Welding Inspector - Field Engineer

Role: Field Engineer - NDT Welding Inspector
Position: Contract
Location: Somerset
Duration: Ongoing Contract
Rate: Up to £350/day PAYE + 36 days annual leave or up to £475.72/day Umbrella

Build the Future of UK Energy

We're seeking experienced NDT Welding Inspectors / Field Engineers to join the Site Quality Surveillance Team. If you have a background in major infrastructure, power generation, petrochemical, oil & gas, pharmaceutical, water, chemical or nuclear construction, this is an opportunity to apply your expertise on one of the UK's most significant engineering projects.

This is more than inspection-it's engineering assurance in a nuclear safety environment.

The Role

You'll carry out quality surveillance across mechanical installation and fabrication activities, including:

Pipework
Pressure systems
Static and rotating equipment
Structural and mechanical assembliesWorking within the Site Quality Surveillance Team, you'll ensure construction activities comply with approved quality requirements, inspection plans and recognised industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

Perform welding and NDT quality surveillance on site.
Verify contractor compliance with Quality Control Plans and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
Identify non-conformances and support NCR generation.
Review inspection records before work is covered.
Monitor welding, fabrication and installation activities.
Work closely with construction, QA/QC and contractor teams.
Promote proactive quality assurance and compliance.

Essential Requirements

CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector (minimum)
PCN-certified NDT qualification(s)
Proven welding inspection experience on major construction or industrial projects
Experience within nuclear, power, petrochemical, oil & gas or other highly regulated industries
Strong knowledge of RCC-M, ASME and BS EN standards
Experience with ITPs, NCRs, QA/QC documentation and quality surveillance

Desirable

CSWIP 3.2
Multiple PCN qualifications
Nuclear new build or Hinkley Point C experience
Pressure systems experience
Knowledge of safety-critical fabrication environments

Why Join?

Work on the UK's flagship clean energy project.
Long-term contract opportunity with competitive rates.
Collaborate with industry-leading engineering professionals.
Gain experience on one of the world's most demanding construction programmes.If you've worked on refineries, energy-from-waste facilities, pharmaceutical plants, water treatment works or petrochemical projects, this is an opportunity to take your career to the next level.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants