Welding Engineer Technical Coordinator

ZipRecruiter; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support services company is seeking a Welding Engineer – Technical Co-ordinator for a nuclear project in Bridgwater. The role involves managing welding activities using the WeldEye system, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and collaborating across teams. Ideal candidates will have experience in large-scale projects, a strong understanding of welding processes, and effective communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary and valuable industry experience.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Opportunity to work on ambitious projects

Culture that rewards ingenuity and growth

Qualifications

• Experience on large-scale, multi-disciplinary installation projects, preferably in a nuclear environment.
• Solid understanding of welding-related activities and visual inspections.
• Strong record-keeping and document management skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and administer the WeldEye Welding Quality Management System.
• Transfer technical data into WeldEye and create necessary documentation.
• Ensure accurate recording of all welding activities and maintain quality records.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure coordination across operations.

Skills

Welding management systems

NDT processes

Data management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Tools

WeldEye

Job description

Job Description

At Altrad, we’re not just a support services company – we’re the critical human infrastructure that keeps the UK and Ireland’s most vital industries moving. With over 10,000 talented individuals across the region, our people power the extraordinary – delivering innovative solutions that make a real impact on millions of lives.

We’re driven by ambition, creativity, and a collective commitment to excellence. At Altrad, no two days are the same, and no idea is too small. We value fresh thinking, big-picture problem solving, and people who are ready to rise to a challenge.

We’re proud to be delivering critical work at Hinkley Point C (HPC), the UK’s flagship nuclear power project. As part of our ongoing success, we’re looking for a technically minded and detail-focused Welding Engineer – Technical Co-ordinator to join our Welding and QA/QC team. If you're someone who thrives on precision, loves working with data and systems, and wants to be part of something truly transformational, then this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Welding Engineer – Technical Co-ordinator, you’ll be the engine behind our WeldEye Welding Management System — a critical digital tool used to manage and control welding activities across the HPC project. You'll ensure our data, records, and processes align with stringent nuclear standards, supporting the successful delivery of high-quality, traceable welding.

WeldEye System & Data Management

• You’ll operate and administer the WeldEye Welding Quality Management System on-site.
• You’ll transfer detailed technical data into WeldEye, including from Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Site Technical Schedules (STS), and engineering drawings.
• You’ll create Weld IDs and generate Work Orders — including WPCCs (Weld Process Control Cards), Post Weld Heat Treatment (PWHT) instructions, and NDT requests.

Governance & Quality Records

• You’ll generate and issue site-specific weld process control cards aligned with project specifications.
• You’ll ensure accurate recording and feedback of all welding activities, results, and documentation.
• You’ll maintain up-to-date registers, dashboards, and work files that track welding progress and compliance.
• You’ll contribute to the completion and control of welding quality records and support site audits as required.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• You’ll work closely with Welding Engineers, QA/QC, Inspection, and Construction teams to ensure coordination across welding operations.
• You’ll assist in analysing welding/NDT data and reporting key performance indicators (KPIs).
• You’ll capture and implement lessons learned to continually improve data accuracy, compliance, and productivity.
• You’ll champion a strong Nuclear Safety Culture through proactive leadership and attention to detail.

What You’ll Bring to the Role:

Technical Skills & Experience

• You have experience working on large-scale, multi-disciplinary installation projects — ideally in a nuclear or similarly regulated EPC environment.
• You have solid understanding of welding-related activities, visual inspections, and NDT processes.
• Experience using welding management systems such as WeldEye (or equivalent) is highly desirable.
• Strong record-keeping, document management, and data entry skills.

Behaviours & Attitude

• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a positive "can-do" approach.
• High level of accountability — you take ownership of your work and deliver to a high standard.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills — you can liaise confidently across engineering, quality, and construction teams.
• A team player who thrives in a collaborative environment and contributes positively to team culture.

What we offer:

We know that great people do great work when they’re supported, valued, and inspired. That’s why we offer:

• A competitive salary
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• The chance to work on one of the UK’s most ambitious nuclear projects
• A culture that rewards ingenuity, fosters personal growth, and celebrates success

At Altrad, your journey starts with a commitment to build a better tomorrow – for our clients, our communities, and your career.