Senior Pipelines Inspector - Hitchin - £41,265 to £48,547 up to 20-25% overtime National Gas is securing Britain’s energy. We transport gas throughout Great Britain, repair and maintain gas pipelines, and manage the meters that allow millions of homes and businesses to access the energy they need. We are the national gas network, providing secure energy to power Britain, achieve net zero, and maintain our industrial competitiveness. Join us, and help be the energy behind the change. About the role: Are you ready to put your Inspecting expertise to work in shaping the future of gas transmission at National Gas? If so, we’re looking for a co-worker like you! We're searching for a Senior Welding Inspector or a Senior Pipeline Inspector (SPI) to join us on a permanent basis to work within the Gas Industry. Your responsibilities will include, but not limited to: Compliance of all aspects of welding and fabrication activities Advise on compliance with legal, regulatory, standard and client requirements Inspection/witnessing of welds in line with the relevant specification Review of visual welding inspection reports Witnessing & liaising with non-destructive testing sub-contractors conducting on-site non-destructive testing Quality control witness/review Inspections of components from onsite and off-site manufacturers Review and interpretation of radiographs of weldments to ensure compliance to standards prior to client review Review of non-destructive testing reports to ensure compliance to standards prior to client review Review of population of weld maps for on-site welding works Witnessing/inspecting and oversight of on-site welding and fabrication works Inspection review of on-site installation and assembly of fabricated products to ensure compliance to the requirements Review and verification of Welding documentation to ensure compliance with the legal and regulatory standards, and client requirements for the completion of works Assist in the compilation of the lifetime quality records Review of documentation to ensure compliance with the legal and regulatory standards, and client requirements for the completion of works This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the safe and efficient delivery of gas transmission projects, working alongside a dedicated team of professionals in a dynamic and evolving industry. Ideally, you'll need to live around 40-50 miles (approx. 1 hour) from the Hitchin site and be able to travel to Hitchin or other sites 5 days a week. Travel to other sites will include staying away from home for the week and jobs can be anywhere in the UK. All travel expenses will be covered by us. What we're looking for: Essential - CSWIP 3.2 Senior Welding Inspector or BGAS/CSWIP Senior Pipeline Inspector Gr 1 or 2 PCN/CSWIP Level 2 Radiographic Interpretation (as part of SWI 3.2.2 or SPI 2) Full UK car driving licence Desirable - Full UT welds and MPA qualification PCN/CSWIP Level 2 Dye Penetrant Inspector What we can offer you: Annual bonus of up to 6% based on personal and company performance 26 days’ holiday plus statutory holidays - option available to buy extra holiday days Paid overtime Generous double-match pension scheme - for every £1 you put in, we'll add £2 (max company contribution 12%) Flexible benefit scheme, including private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans and more Financial protection with 10x salary death in service and financial support if you're unable to work due to long term illness or injury Excellent family friendly provisions - maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental leave Career progression, professional training and development - including access to LinkedIn Learning Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7 Financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions About us: National Gas is securing Britain’s energy. Gas is an essential part of a secure energy supply in Britain, and will continue to play a vital role for decades to come. More than ever, we need the security that gas brings to keep the lights on, businesses running, and to protect jobs. National Gas provides that security. National Gas is responsible for transporting gas to power stations, major industries, storage facilities, more than 500,000 businesses, and 23 million homes through nearly 5,000 miles of pipes across Britain. National Gas is also proud to lead the way in transforming the energy network for a net zero future. Gas provides the energy security to support renewable electricity generation, and we are developing our infrastructure to transport hydrogen and carbon dioxide across the country. At National Gas, we are disability confident and we are signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We celebrate the different experiences our colleagues bring to our organisation, and strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.