NDT Coordinator - Bridgwater

We are seeking an experienced and technically capable NDT Co-ordinator to support the delivery of welding and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) activities within the MEH Alliance on Hinkley Point C.

This role will be based at the Hinkley Point C site in Somerset, working as part of the MEHA Welding Team on a major nuclear new-build project. The successful candidate will support the co-ordination and delivery of welding and NDT activities, ensuring compliance with nuclear standards, project specifications and quality requirements, particularly RCC-M. Working closely with Engineering, Construction and Quality Assurance teams, you will help ensure safe, efficient and high-quality project delivery while promoting a strong Nuclear Safety Culture.

Key Deliverables / Accountabilities:

• Support the delivery and co-ordination of welding and NDT activities across the MEHA project.
• Support the implementation of the Welding and NDT strategies in line with project requirements.
• Co-ordinate NDT activities, including Radiographic Testing (RT), Ultrasonic Testing (UT) and Visual Testing (VT).
• Prepare, review and maintain welding documentation, including weld data sheets, weld maps, weld matrices, WPS/WPQRs and welder qualifications.
• Validate and verify technical documentation to ensure compliance with applicable design codes, including RCC-M and ISO 13480.
• Review material and welding consumable certificates to ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Maintain welding records, personnel qualification logs and equipment calibration records.
• Support the preparation, qualification and approval of welding and weld repair procedures.
• Provide technical support to Engineering, Construction, Quality Assurance and subcontractor teams on welding and NDT matters.
• Support quality assurance, defect resolution and continuous improvement activities, promoting a right-first-time approach.
• Ensure welding and NDT activities comply with relevant nuclear regulations, codes, standards and project requirements.
• Promote a strong Nuclear Safety Culture and comply with all health, safety and environmental requirements.

Key Requirements / Qualifications:

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering, Welding Engineering or a related discipline.
• Relevant professional accreditation, such as CEng, IEng or EngTech, or working towards accreditation.Recognised Welding Inspection qualification, such as CSWIP 3.1 / 3.2 or PCN Level 2 / 3.
• 5–10 years' experience in welding-related roles, ideally within a major EPC project or nuclear environment.
• Extensive experience within a welding environment, preferably in the nuclear, mechanical or process plant sectors.
• Good understanding of welding processes, NDT methods and associated inspection requirements.
• Knowledge of nuclear codes and standards, particularly RCC-M, alongside ISO 9001, EN 13480 and EN ISO 3834-2.
• Experience reviewing welding procedures (WPS/WPQR), welder qualifications and material certificates.
• Understanding of welding quality assurance, NDT reporting and technical documentation.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.
• Proactive approach to safety, quality, continuous improvement and delivering right-first-time results.

Due to the nature of the project and secure nuclear environment:

• Applicants must be eligible to obtain the required security clearance (BPSS or higher, as applicable).
• Appointment is subject to satisfactory security clearance and background checks.

At Altrad, our people create endless opportunities.

We are the leading provider of support services transforming our nations critical infrastructure to operate safely and sustainably.

With over 16,000 talented people across our region, we provide the full spectrum of critical services including consulting, design, engineering, construction, asset life optimisation through to decommissioning, for industries both onshore and offshore.

Why Join Altrad at Hinkley Point C

• Be part of a major UK nuclear new-build programme in Somerset
• Gain hands-on site experience within a large-scale alliance delivery model
• Structured graduate development programme with mentoring and professional support
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Clear career progression toward Chartered Mechanical Engineer status
• A professional, collaborative and safety-driven working environment

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