Welding & NDT SME for Nuclear High‑Integrity Projects

Boccard UK Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Deeside is seeking a Welding & NDT Subject Matter Expert to lead their quality team. This role involves ensuring compliance with international welding standards, providing technical support, and mentoring site teams across projects. Candidates should have significant experience in welding and NDT, ideally within the nuclear or high-integrity sectors. The company offers competitive benefits including annual leave and ongoing training investment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

Ongoing investment in training and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a subject matter expert in welding/NDT.
• Strong knowledge of welding codes and standards (EN ISO, RCC-M).
• Experience in nuclear or high-integrity sectors (preferred but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Lead welding and NDT strategy across nuclear and high-integrity fabrication projects.
• Provide technical support and mentoring to site teams.
• Conduct audits, manage consumables, and ensure compliance with codes and standards.

Skills

Welding codes and standards

Technical leadership

Continuous improvement

Client communication

Education

IWE or EWE certification

Master’s degree in Welding Engineering

Tools

Welding documentation (WPS, PQR, WQR)

NDT methods (PCN Level III)

Job description

A leading engineering firm in Deeside is seeking a Welding & NDT Subject Matter Expert to lead their quality team. This role involves ensuring compliance with international welding standards, providing technical support, and mentoring site teams across projects. Candidates should have significant experience in welding and NDT, ideally within the nuclear or high-integrity sectors. The company offers competitive benefits including annual leave and ongoing training investment.