Welding and Piping Engineer
Location
Leiston, Suffolk, East Anglia, England
Salary
£30 - £55 per hour, Benefits: CTC Clearance provided
Contract Type
Contract
Work Type
Full Time
Posted on
27 Oct 2026
Welding and Piping Engineer
Join a specialist engineering organisation delivering major pre outage and outage work for a leading client in the Nuclear Sector. This contract opportunity is ideal for an experienced Welding and Piping Engineer with strong knowledge of metallurgy and welding standards, seeking to contribute to critical heat‑exchanger repair and maintenance projects within the UK’s nuclear power sector.
Location and Working Pattern
On‑site at a Nuclear Power Station in Suffolk.
Contract position.
Client Overview
Our client works provides critical maintenance on Nuclear Power Stations. The project involves major repair and inspection works on Moisture Separator Reheaters, seismic supports and weld overlays to address erosion and cracking issues during the planned outage.
Responsibilities
If this contract role matches your experience, apply now or send your CV to our recruitment team today.
Security Clearance
Due to the nature of this work on a national security facility, appropriate security clearance can be provided for this role.
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.
We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer. You can ensure you stay safe when job searching online by visiting the JobsAware website.
Join a specialist engineering organisation delivering major pre outage and outage work for a leading client in the Nuclear Sector. This contract opportunity is ideal for an experienced Welding and Piping Engineer with strong knowledge of metallurgy and welding standards, seeking to contribute to critical heat‑exchanger repair and maintenance projects within the UK’s nuclear power sector.
Location and Working Pattern
On‑site at a Nuclear Power Station in Suffolk.
Contract position.
Client Overview
Our client works provides critical maintenance on Nuclear Power Stations. The project involves major repair and inspection works on Moisture Separator Reheaters, seismic supports and weld overlays to address erosion and cracking issues during the planned outage.
Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed work execution packages using Siteflow or other systems.
- Develop and review welding and pressure equipment documentation, including WPQR / WPS and PED files.
- Oversee qualification of welding procedures and welder certifications.
- Manage and calibrate welding equipment, consumables and associated tools.
- Review design and manufacturing documentation to identify potential susceptibility to erosion / cracking.
- Manage non‑conformities and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Ensure compliance with all EHS requirements, promoting a strong safety culture.
- Participate in pre‑outage planning alongside EDF Engineering and Project teams.
- Strong knowledge of metallurgy and welding processes (MMA, TIG, FCAW, MIG / MAG, weld overlay).
- Experience with carbon steels, stainless steels, duplex / super duplex and alloy steel materials.
- Familiarity with welding standards (ISO 9606, ISO 15614) and the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED).
- Understanding of NDT methods (VT, PT, MT, UT, RT).
- Valid UK Category B driving licence.
- Qualification or training in welding metallurgy with IWE certification.
- General knowledge of steam turbines and generators.
If this contract role matches your experience, apply now or send your CV to our recruitment team today.
Security Clearance
Due to the nature of this work on a national security facility, appropriate security clearance can be provided for this role.
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.
We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer. You can ensure you stay safe when job searching online by visiting the JobsAware website.
Apply today
Alex Boudin
Senior Recruitment Consultant
