Welding / NDT Field Engineer

Morson Human Resources Limited; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Edge is seeking a Welding / NDT Inspection Engineer (Field Engineer) to join a site-based team in Bridgwater, Somerset. The role focuses on overseeing QA/QC tasks, ensuring construction activities meet contractual and safety requirements.

You will identify and mitigate quality issues to support on-time delivery, review inspection records, and contribute to health, safety and environmental objectives on site.

Qualifications

• Typically HNC qualified in mechanical/welding discipline or equivalent work history experience
• Welding Inspector qualification (CSWIP 3.1 or equivalent as a minimum).
• Experience in construction involving installation of plant (inc. pressure systems) and structural steel.
• Conversant with British/European standards and design codes including RCC-M and BS EN.
• Proven QA/QC experience and ability to document findings concisely and accurately.
• Strong organisational, delegation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Submit and document non-conformance reports as needed.
• Review and monitor Quality Control Plans and Inspection Records.
• Evaluate contractor performance and adherence to standards.
• Contribute to health, safety, and environmental objectives across site operations.
• Ensure documentation and reporting align with regulatory and quality requirements.

Skills

QA/QC

Documentation

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Delegation

Education

HNC in mechanical/welding

Job description

Job: Welding / NDT Inspection Engineer (Field Engineer)

Location: Bridgwater, Somerset - 5 days/week on site

Status:Contract until Dec 2026 with good extension possibility – Good Daily Rate - Inside IR35

Start: September 2026 onwards (reasonable notice would be acceptable)

Morson Edge are working on behalf of a major player in the Energy Sector who have a current contract requirement for an experienced Welding / NDT Inspection Engineer (Field Engineer) to join their established site-based team in Bridgwater, Somerset. This is a (renewable) contract position - inside IR35.

Overview:

• As a Field Engineer focused on welding / NDT Inspection, you will oversee critical quality assurance tasks, ensuring construction activities align with contractual and safety requirements.
• You will Identify and mitigate potential quality issues, supporting on-time project delivery.

Principal accountabilities

• Submit and document non-conformance reports as needed.
• Review and monitor Quality Control Plans and Inspection Records.
• Evaluate contractor performance and adherence to standards.
• Contribute to health, safety, and environmental objectives across site operations.
• Ensure documentation and reporting align with regulatory and quality requirements.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Typically HNC qualified in mechanical/welding discipline or equivalent work history experience
• Welding Inspector qualification (CSWIP 3.1 or equivalent as a minimum).
• Experience in construction involving installation of plant (inc. pressure systems) and structural steel.
• Conversant with British/European standards and design codes including RCC-M and BS EN.
• Proven QA/QC experience and ability to document findings concisely and accurately.
• Strong organisational, delegation, and communication skills.