Pipelines Inspector £42,813 to £50,368 plus up to 6% bonus plus overtime Ambergate Full time on-site, 5 days a week About Us 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. About The Role This role offers an exciting opportunity to apply your inspecting expertise in shaping the future of gas transmission at National Gas. We’re seeking a dedicated Welding Inspector to join us on a permanent basis within the gas industry. You’ll play a key part in ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of gas transmission projects, working alongside a skilled and passionate team in a dynamic and evolving environment. What you'll be doing Ensuring compliance across all welding and fabrication activities. Advising on legal, regulatory, standard, and client requirements. Inspecting and witnessing welds in line with relevant specifications. Reviewing visual welding inspection reports Liaising with our non-destructive testing (NDT) team Overseeing on-site welding, fabrication, and installation activities. Verifying welding documentation and assisting in compiling lifetime quality records. Ensuring all documentation meets legal, regulatory, and client standards. About You You'll be detail-oriented and proactive, with a strong commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and safety. You'll bring excellent communication and collaboration skills, a methodical and analytical approach to inspection and compliance, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Flexibility and reliability will be key, especially when travelling or working away from home. Key Requirements & Experience BGAS/CSWIP Welding Inspector or PCN Level 2 Welding Inspector UT plate and MPA qualification - desirable Full UK car driving licence Security clearance The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). What we offer Competitive salary and annual performance bonus Double-match pension scheme (max. company contribution 12%) Generous holiday allowance (26 days bank holidays) Flexible benefit scheme, incl. 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 such as maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave Professional development opportunities inc. financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7 Inclusive, supportive, and forward-thinking workplace Inclusive recruitment 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. Please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you need to perform your best.