Welding Engineer

Rolls-royce; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the UK is looking for an experienced Materials & Welding Engineer to join their team for a major subsea project in the Oil and Gas sector. This role involves providing specialist expertise in materials selection and welding engineering, ensuring compliance with project specifications throughout the project lifecycle. Candidates should have a strong background in welding engineering, solid materials engineering expertise, and familiarity with key industry codes and standards.

Benefits

12-month contract with potential for extension

Opportunity to work on high-impact subsea project

Competitive day rate

Qualifications

• Strong background in welding engineering, including WPS/PQR development.
• Solid materials engineering expertise with subsea material selection.
• Good knowledge of key industry codes and standards (e.g. API, DNV).

Responsibilities

• Support the SPS Technical Lead on all welding and materials matters.
• Assist during execution phase for technical consistency and quality.
• Take responsibility for all welding and material issues.

Skills

Welding engineering

Materials engineering

Subsea welding processes

Corrosion mechanisms

NDT methods

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Materials & Welding Engineer to join our team for a major subsea project within the Oil and Gas sector. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high‑profile, technically complex programme and work alongside a skilled, multidisciplinary team.

About the Role

You will provide specialist expertise in materials selection, welding engineering and qualification activities, with a strong focus on subsea systems and components. Your input will be vital in ensuring technical integrity and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the SPS Technical Lead on all welding, materials, and metallurgy‑related matters.
• Assist the SPS Package Lead during the execution phase, ensuring technical consistency and high‑quality delivery.
• Take responsibility for all welding and material issues within the SPS scope of supply.
• Ensure full compliance with project specifications, industry standards, and HSE rules.
• Work closely with Company Site Representatives and Third‑Party Inspectors to review welding and material aspects of design and fabrication activities.
• Contribute to risk assessments, technical reviews, and resolution of fabrication or materials‑related challenges.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong background in welding engineering, including WPS/PQR development, subsea welding processes, metallurgy, and CRA/dissimilar welds.
• Solid materials engineering expertise with subsea material selection, corrosion mechanisms, and mitigation strategies.
• Good knowledge of key industry codes and standards (API, DNV, ASME, ISO, NACE).
• Familiarity with NDT methods and inspection oversight, including review of ITPs and coordination with third‑party inspectors.
• Experience supporting fabrication activities, resolving welding/materials issues, and assisting with FAT/SIT activities.

What We Offer

• 12‑month contract with strong potential for extension.
• Opportunity to work on a major, high‑impact subsea project.
• Competitive day rate.