Welding & NDT Surveillance Field Engineer

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Are you a Welding and/or NDT expert looking to make a real impact on a major nuclear project? Do you thrive in a project environment where quality and safety come first? Are you ready to oversee critical construction activities on one of Europe’s largest infrastructure projects?

If so, join us at Hinkley Point C.

The Opportunity…
 

At Hinkley Point C (HPC) we are building two new nuclear reactors, the first in a new generation of nuclear power stations in the UK, providing low carbon electricity for around six million homes.

We’re looking for a Welding & NDT Surveillance Field Engineer to play a key role in the construction of HPC. You’ll be part of a dedicated team ensuring welding and non-destructive testing (NDT) activities meet strict contractual, regulatory, and safety requirements.

Your expertise will help drive quality assurance and on-time project delivery for one of the UK’s most significant nuclear projects.

Pay, benefits and culture…

Alongside a starting salary circa from £55,000 - £65,000 (negotiable depending on experience), and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include a range of benefits, from the big and formal to the small and personal.

We’re talking about everything from enhanced parental leave to electric vehicle leasing, health insurance to product discounts, critical illness insurance to technology vouchers, gym membership to season ticket loans.

At EDF UK, we embrace flexibility while recognising that everyone's working needs are different. Whether you're in our office spaces, on site, or working remotely, we promote an environment that supports collaboration, connection, and comfort. No matter where you are, our priority is to make sure you feel safe, valued, and celebrated.

Here, we do right by each other and everyone’s welcome. We’re on an action-oriented journey, championing equity, diversity, and inclusion. We’d like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility.  

We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments.

We take pride in fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment, where the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our employees drive fresh thinking and innovation. We understand that success means different things to different people. We believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That’s why we support you to pursue a career that’s unique to you. Because success is personal.

What you’ll be doing…

• Overseeing welding and NDT activities, ensuring compliance with project standards.
• Identifying and mitigating quality issues to keep the project on track.
• Submitting and documenting non-conformance reports as required.
• Reviewing and monitoring Quality Control Plans and Inspection Records.
• Evaluating contractor performance and adherence to British/European standards and design codes.
• Contributing to health, safety, and environmental objectives across site operations.
• Performing continuous and planned surveillance of contractors’ work to uphold nuclear safety culture.
• Reporting to the Construction Superintendent and collaborating with wider site teams.
   

Who you are…

Your background may include some of the following:

• Welding Inspector qualification (CSWIP 3.1 or equivalent as a minimum).
• Current or previous qualifications in multiple NDT methods.
• Experience in fabrication and installation of pressure systems and structural steel.
• Strong knowledge of British/European standards and design codes (RCC-M, BS EN).
• Proven QA/QC experience, with the ability to document findings clearly and concisely.
• Excellent organisational, delegation, and communication skills.
• Previous experience delivering construction projects under strict deadlines is advantageous.
• A commitment to nuclear safety culture and embedding best practices across site operations.

For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.