Site Welding Engineer

We’re looking for an experienced Site Welding Engineer to join our team and support a major nuclear power plant construction project in the United Kingdom. This role is ideal for someone with strong knowledge of welding quality standards and experience in large-scale industrial projects. 

Who are the NRL Group? The NRL Group is proud to be certified™ as a Great Place To Work®, with a 95% satisfaction score from colleagues, as well as being recognised as a 2025 UK Best Workplace™. For over 40 years, we’ve delivered engineering recruitment, workforce solutions and contracting services, supported by talented people across our businesses. Our commitment to continuous improvement and innovation has earned us industry recognition, including APSCo UK’s Recruitment Company of the Year (£50–250 m). We are a Living Wage Employer, a Disability Confident Committed employer, and have a strong focus on colleague wellbeing, development and inclusion. We offer personalised development plans, mental health first aiders and flexible career pathways to help everyone find the right role for them.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor subcontractor welding activities to ensure safety and competency
• Review Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR) and welder qualification records
• Oversee inspection and documentation against the project’s Inspection and Test Plan (ITPL)
• Conduct site quality inductions and ongoing compliance checks against nuclear safety requirements
• Verify welding documentation accuracy and monitor welder performance
• Participate in site inspections, testing and quality audits of partners and subcontractors
• Review and maintain Site Work Conformance Files (SWCF)
• Deliver training to project teams and subcontractors on quality tools and standards

Must‑have Requirements

• Engineering or bachelor’s degree
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor and Welding Inspector qualifications
• Proven experience in quality roles across multicultural construction sites (minimum of two completed projects)
• Strong background in welding inspection and non‑destructive testing (NDT)
• Proficient in MS Office, Adobe Professional and other relevant software
• Fluent in English – both written and spoken

Nice‑to‑have Skills

• Degree in quality management, mechanical or electrical engineering
• NDT qualification in PT, MT, UT and RT
• Experience with corrosion protection processes (painting or galvanising)
• Additional language skills

Benefits Just some of the benefits you will be able to access when you join the NRL Group include:

• 25 days holiday
• Competitive pension scheme
• Health Cash Plan medical expense allowance
• Personal finance coach, health checks and tailored financial advice
• Benefits platform including wellbeing support, cycle to work scheme, paid charity days and life assurance

Apply Now If you’re ready to help us uphold the highest standards of quality and safety at Hinkley Point C, we want to hear from you. Once you’re happy with the advert, please ensure it is shared with Marketing and HR.

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.
 
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