Welding Engineer

Groupe GISMIC; West of England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Groupe GISMIC is seeking a Site Welding Engineer with at least 5 years of experience to join a major nuclear project. Reporting to the Site Quality Manager, you will ensure welding activities are planned, executed, and documented in compliance with project specifications and nuclear industry standards.

You will monitor subcontractors on site, review WPS/PQR, welder qualifications, and ITPs, drive quality performance, and prepare monthly quality reports while maintaining safety and continuous

Qualifications

• Engineering degree (BEng or higher) required.
• Experience on multicultural construction sites in quality-focused roles on major projects.
• Strong knowledge of welding inspection, NDT, piping, and quality management systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and supervise welding activities performed by subcontractors on site.
• Review and verify WPS, PQR, welder qualifications, and NDT certifications.
• Ensure compliance with nuclear safety requirements, PED, EN standards, and project specs.
• Review ITPs/ITPLs and monitor quality performance against approved plans.
• Participate in site inspections, testing activities, audits, and quality reviews.
• Track welding performance and welder rejection rates.
• Verify quality documentation and SWCFs for completeness.
• Prepare monthly quality reports and support site quality objectives.

Skills

Welding inspection

NDT coordination

QA oversight

Site supervision

Education

Engineering Degree

Job description

We are currently seeking Site Welding Engineer with at least 5 years experience to join a major nuclear project. Reporting to the Site Quality Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring welding and quality activities are planned, executed, and documented in compliance with project specifications, applicable codes, and nuclear industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and supervise welding activities performed by subcontractors on site.
• Review and verify Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), welder qualifications, and NDT personnel certifications.
• Ensure compliance with nuclear safety requirements, PED, EN standards, and project specifications.
• Review Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs/ITPLs) and monitor quality performance against approved plans.
• Participate in site inspections, testing activities, audits, and quality reviews.
• Track welding performance and welder rejection rates.
• Verify quality documentation and Site Work Conformance Files (SWCFs) for completeness and accuracy.
• Prepare monthly quality reports and support overall site quality objectives.

Requirements

Engineering Degree or Bachelor's Degree

Experience working on multicultural construction sites in a quality-focused role across at least two major projects

Strong knowledge of:

• Welding inspection
• NDT activities
• Piping and mechanical systems
• Inspection & Test Plans
• Quality Management Systems

What We're Looking For

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proactive and detail-oriented approach
• High level of integrity and accountability
• Ability to work effectively in a site-based environment
• Strong focus on quality, safety, and continuous improvement

If you have a strong background in welding inspection, quality assurance, and site execution within highly regulated industries and are looking to support a major nuclear project, we'd be interested in hearing from you.