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.
As 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.