NDT Inspection Engineer

Onestopndt; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and maintenance provider in the UK seeks an experienced NDT Inspection Engineer. This role involves planning, organizing, and supervising ANDT inspection activities across various sites. The ideal candidate will have over ten years of experience in NDT methods, relevant qualifications, and a strong understanding of integrity challenges within oil & gas. Competitive compensation and potential for career advancement are offered.

Qualifications

• Ten years of experience in conventional and advanced NDT methods.
• ISO 9712 Level 2 UT, PA, and TOFD qualifications.
• Strong understanding of integrity challenges in renewables and oil & gas sectors.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize ANDT inspection activities.
• Manage and support ANDT site teams.
• Assist in preparing technical proposals and CAPEX requirements.
• Conduct site visits to audit and support NDT delivery.

Skills

NDT methods delivery

Training and competence management

Client integrity support

Technical support

Organization skills

Education

HNC or higher qualification in engineering

Job description

Position Summary:

The NDT Inspection Engineer is responsible for supporting the technical delivery of all Advanced Non-Destructive Testing (ANDT) techniques in alignment with company procedures. The role involves planning, organizing, supervising, and providing technical support for ANDT/NDT inspection activities across onshore and offshore sites. The engineer ensures competent execution of work scopes, supports site teams, contributes to technical documentation, and assists in developing and validating new technologies and procedures.

Core Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Oversees effective planning and organization of ANDT inspection activities to ensure efficient, competent, and budget-compliant delivery in accordance with company procedures.
• Ensures all ANDT and RRT personnel are appropriately trained and competent.
• Manages and supports ANDT site teams on a daily basis, maintaining effective interfaces between Bilfinger and the client.
• Assists in preparing inspection proposals, ANDT CTRs, and CAPEX requirements.
• Assists with the review and updating of ANDT technical procedures.
• Supports ANDT technical qualification trials.
• Provides technical support to all projects, assisting with client integrity challenges and technical queries.
• Conducts site visits—onshore and offshore—to supervise, audit, and support ANDT/NDT delivery.
• Supports the development, validation, and implementation of new technology, techniques, and procedures.

Qualifications & Competencies:

• Ten years of experience delivering both conventional and advanced NDT methods for in-service and newly fabricated products.
• ISO 9712 Level 2 UT, PA, and TOFD (minimum).
• Detailed knowledge of integrity challenges within the renewables and oil & gas sectors.
• Strong understanding of the advantages and limitations of conventional and advanced NDT methods.
• HNC or higher qualification in an engineering discipline.
• Experience organizing and supervising inspection/NDT work scopes.
• Professional, approachable, proactive, and well-organized.
• High integrity, authenticity, confidentiality, and transparency.

About the Company:

Bilfinger UK is a leading engineering and maintenance provider serving sectors including chemical and petrochemical, nuclear, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals and biopharma, power and energy, utilities, renewables, and food and beverage. The company enhances asset efficiency, ensuring high availability and reduced maintenance costs.

With extensive experience across offshore and onshore facilities, Bilfinger UK specializes in asset management throughout all lifecycle phases—consulting, engineering, manufacturing, assembly, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning.

Their workforce of over 4,500 employees operates from 14 strategic industrial hubs, consistently upholding the highest standards of safety, compliance, and quality.