Welding Engineer

NRL; Woking; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

NRL is seeking an experienced Aramco-approved Welding Engineer to support major oil & gas and energy projects from our Woking office. You will review, validate, and approve welding documentation to ensure compliance with project specs, international standards, and Saudi Aramco requirements.

Key responsibilities include reviewing WPS, PQRs, and welder qualification records, while ensuring adherence to ASME/API/AWS and Saudi Aramco standards.

Qualifications

• Saudi Aramco approved/certified Welding Engineer status is essential.
• Degree in Mechanical, Metallurgical, Welding Engineering, or related discipline.
• Proven EPC project experience in the oil & gas, petrochemical, or energy sectors.
• Strong knowledge of welding procedures, qualifications, fabrication, and QC processes.
• Familiar with ASME, API, AWS, and Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards.
• Experience reviewing and approving WPS, PQR, and welder documentation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to lead technically within multidisciplinary project teams.
• 5 days in the Woking office.

Responsibilities

• Review, validate, and approve Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).
• Assess and approve Procedure Qualification Records (PQRs) and welding qualifications.
• Review Welder Qualification Test Records (WQTRs).
• Verify welding documentation in accordance with project requirements, client specifications, and industry codes.
• Ensure all welding activities comply with Saudi Aramco standards, ASME, API, AWS, and other relevant international codes.
• Provide technical guidance and support on welding processes, materials, and inspection requirements.
• Coordinate with engineering, quality, and construction teams to resolve welding-related issues.
• Support audits, inspections, and client reviews as required.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Welding Engineering

WPS / PQR Review & Approval

Welder Qualification Assessment

Saudi Aramco Standards

ASME / API / AWS Codes

Quality Assurance & Compliance

Technical Documentation Review

EPC Project Delivery

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Metallurgical, Welding Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

Welding Engineer (Aramco Approved/Certified)

Location: Woking

Contract Type: Contract / Permanent (as applicable)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Aramco-approved Welding Engineer to join our team and support major oil & gas and energy projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing, validating, and approving welding documentation to ensure compliance with project specifications, international standards, and Saudi Aramco requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, validate, and approve Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).
• Assess and approve Procedure Qualification Records (PQRs) and welding qualifications.
• Review Welder Qualification Test Records (WQTRs) and ensure compliance with applicable standards.
• Verify welding documentation in accordance with project requirements, client specifications, and industry codes.
• Ensure all welding activities comply with Saudi Aramco standards, ASME, API, AWS, and other relevant international codes.
• Provide technical guidance and support on welding processes, materials, and inspection requirements.
• Coordinate with engineering, quality, and construction teams to resolve welding-related issues.
• Support audits, inspections, and client reviews as required.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

• Saudi Aramco approved/certified Welding Engineer status is essential.
• Degree qualified in Mechanical, Metallurgical, Welding Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience working on EPC projects within the oil & gas, petrochemical, or energy sectors.
• Strong knowledge of welding procedures, qualifications, fabrication, and quality control processes.
• Detailed understanding of applicable industry codes and standards including ASME, API, AWS, and Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards.
• Experience reviewing and approving WPS, PQR, and welder qualification documentation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and provide technical leadership within multidisciplinary project teams.
• 5 days in the Woking office

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience on Saudi Aramco projects.
• Experience supporting major brownfield or greenfield oil & gas developments.
• Familiarity with quality management systems and welding inspection practices.

Key Skills

• Welding Engineering
• WPS / PQR Review & Approval
• Welder Qualification Assessment
• Saudi Aramco Standards
• ASME / API / AWS Codes
• Quality Assurance & Compliance
• Technical Documentation Review
• EPC Project Delivery

What's On Offer

Contract or Permanent

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced Welding Engineer to contribute to high-profile energy projects while ensuring the highest standards of welding quality, safety, and compliance.

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support