Welding Inspector – Fusion Engineering QA Leader

UK Atomic Energy Authority; Culham; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension

Bonus up to 7%

Relocation allowance

Flexible working options

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous annual leave (25 days + 3/2.5

Job summary

UK Atomic Energy Authority is recruiting a Welding Inspector to assure the quality and integrity of welding activities across engineering programmes. You will work with internal teams, suppliers and partners, applying international codes and maintaining robust quality controls.

The role requires a CSWIP Welding Inspector certification and a thorough understanding of welding procedures, material traceability and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• A valid CSWIP Welding Inspector certification, or equivalent.
• Certification within an appropriate category, such as Visual Welding Inspector, Welding Inspector or Senior Welding Inspector.
• Knowledge and practical application of welding inspection codes and standards, including BS EN ISO 17637:2011.
• Ability to investigate welding-related technical issues, evaluate findings and recommend solutions.
• Interpret engineering drawings, weld drawings, weld symbols and technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-weld, in-process and post-weld visual inspections to ensure compliance with drawings, procedures and standards.
• Carry out dimensional checks of welded joints and verify fit-up and dimensions.
• Verify materials and welding consumables and maintain material traceability.
• Check welding parameters (preheat, interpass, post-heat) against requirements.
• Ensure post-weld heat treatment is completed per specification.
• Prepare welding inspection reports and maintain auditable quality records.
• Support engineering teams, supply chain and external partners with welding quality guidance.

Skills

Welding inspection

Quality assurance

Technical leadership

Documentation

English communication

Job description

UK Atomic Energy Authority is recruiting a Welding Inspector to assure the quality and integrity of welding activities across engineering programmes. You will work with internal teams, suppliers and partners, applying international codes and maintaining robust quality controls.

The role requires a CSWIP Welding Inspector certification and a thorough understanding of welding procedures, material traceability and quality assurance.