⚡ Field Engineer – Welding Inspector Hinkley Point C, Somerset (Site-Based) Ongoing Contract Up to £350 p/d PAYE 36 days leave | £475.72 p/d Umbrella DOE This is your chance to be part of one of the largest and most complex infrastructure projects in Europe — a multi-billion-pound nuclear new build set to power millions of homes for generations. We’re looking for experienced Welding Inspectors / Field Engineers to join a high-performing Quality Surveillance team on site in Somerset. If you’ve worked on major projects across Energy, Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Pharma, Water, or Industrial Construction — and understand welding from a metallurgy, NDT and standards perspective — this is your opportunity to step into a truly safety-critical engineering environment. A s a Field Engineer – Welding Inspector, you will: • Carry out continuous, planned and notified surveillance of contractor activities • Ensure works align with Quality Control Plans and project specifications • Identify, raise and manage non-conformances (NCRs) • Review ITPs, inspection records and quality documentation • Drive quality improvements and KPI performance • Ensure strict adherence to design and approval processes (no informal field decisions) • Champion and embed nuclear safety culture on site • Collaborate with construction, engineering and quality teams You’ll act as the technical conscience of welding quality across the project. What You’ll Be Working On • Structural steel • Pressure systems • Reinforcement prefabrication • Mechanical & civil interfaces • Safety-critical fabrication environments Spot issues early. Ask the right questions. Protect quality before problems arise. About You We’re keen to speak with professionals who have: • Proven experience in welding inspection on major infrastructure / industrial projects • Strong understanding of welding processes, metallurgy and NDT methods • Knowledge of industry codes such as RCC-M, ASME, BS EN • Experience with ITPs, quality records and compliance documentation • Background working in highly regulated / safety-critical environments Qualifications • CSWIP 3.1 (or equivalent) – highly desirable • CSWIP 3.2 / IWS – advantageous • PCN / NDT certifications – beneficial • Mechanical / Materials / Welding background Apply Now If you’re a skilled Welding Inspector ready to step into a high-impact, safety-critical role, we want to hear from you.