Job Description
Position: Senior NDT Manager Level 3
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Salary: £60-65K, commensurate with experience
Nicholas Associates has an excellent opportunity for a Senior NDT Manager (Level 3), to join an established & growing client within the Sheffield area.
You will be responsible for the technical authority, leadership, and operational management of all NDT activities within the department, conducting & overseeing Radiographic Testing, Dye Penetrant / Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection, Visual Inspection.
Key Responsibilities will include:
* Develop, approve, and maintain NDT procedures, techniques, and operating standards
* Provide technical guidance and support to Level 1 and Level 2 technicians
* Review and approve inspection results, certifications, and technical documentation
* Ensure testing is performed in accordance with written procedures and applicable standards
* Organise and coordinate audits to maintain compliance with certification requirements
* Coordinate subcontract NDT activities and external inspection services
* Manage production planning within the NDT department
* Ensure technicians meet qualification and certification requirements under NAS410 / EN4179
* Ensure compliance with all applicable NDT standards and regulatory requirements
* Act as Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) where applicable
* Ensure all radiographic operations comply with radiation safety regulations
* Provide technical authority for all NDT procedures and inspections
* Drive continuous improvement within the NDT department
* Work collaboratively with production, quality, and engineering teams to improve inspection processes
Qualifications Required:
* Certified to a minimum of Level 3 Radiographic Testing (RT) in accordance with NAS410 and /or EN4179.
* Additional methods desirable DPI / FPI