Welding Engineer

Overview

Bilfinger UK is a leading engineering and maintenance provider supporting customers across the chemical, petrochemical, nuclear, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals, biopharma, power, utilities, renewables and food & beverage markets. We are seeking a Welding Engineer to join us at Hinkley Point C on a permanent staff basis. The position is site‑based Monday to Friday, 40 hours a week.

Responsibilities

• Welding Engineering & Technical Support
  • Provide technical oversight for all welding activities related to pipework installation.
  • Ensure welding operations are performed in accordance with approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and project requirements.
  • Provide technical guidance to welding supervisors, inspectors, and site teams.
  • Support the resolution of welding‑related technical issues during construction.
  • Review and interpret technical drawings, weld maps, and welding requirements.
  • Attend training & education events—including seminars—to understand the latest developments in welding and apply them to the project.
  • Complete any other duties as assigned by the Senior Welding Engineer.
• Welding Procedure Development & Qualification
  • Support the development, review, and approval of welding procedures (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR).
  • Ensure welding procedures meet applicable codes, standards, and project specifications.
  • Coordinate welding procedure qualification testing where required.
  • Maintain records of approved welding procedures and ensure they are correctly implemented on site.
  • Implement new technology/welding processes to aid in improving production.
• Quality Assurance & Weld Control
  • Ensure welding activities comply with Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and project quality requirements.
  • Monitor weld quality performance—including weld rejection rates and defect trends.
  • Support the investigation and resolution of welding defects and non‑conformances.
  • Work closely with QA/QC inspectors to ensure proper inspection and testing of welds.
  • Support production to resolve welding issues.
  • Perform weld investigations.
• Materials & Metallurgy Control
  • Ensure correct welding consumables and materials are used in accordance with approved procedures.
  • Provide technical advice regarding material compatibility, preheat requirements, and heat treatment where applicable.
  • Support control of welding consumables—including storage, handling, and traceability.
  • Evaluate materials and problem‑solving techniques to overcome issues with design drawings or work‑pack requirements.
  • Provide welding engineering support to construction teams during installation activities.
  • Ensure welding operations are effectively integrated with construction sequencing and site operations.
  • Assist the site in resolving technical installation issues related to welding.
  • Oversee the machinery used by the welding team—including calibration, testing performance, and condition of installed mechanical equipment.
• Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance
  • Promote safe welding practices in accordance with project health and safety procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with site safety standards—including hot work requirements and permit systems.
  • Participate in safety briefings, inspections, and incident investigations where required.
• Performance Monitoring & Reporting
  • Monitor welding productivity and performance metrics.
  • Analyse welding data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
  • Provide technical input into project progress reports.
  • Maintain records relating to welding performance, inspection results, and defect analysis.
• Stakeholder & Interface Management
  • Work closely with construction supervisors, QA/QC inspectors, planners, and logistics teams.
  • Liaise with client representatives and third‑party inspectors regarding welding activities and compliance.
  • Support coordination between engineering, construction, and quality teams.
  • Ensure compliance of welding activities with approved procedures and project standards.
• Preparation of Technical Welding Engineering Documentation
  • Effective resolution of welding technical issues.
  • Support for mechanical completion and system handover.
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • Weld rejection and defect rates.
  • Compliance with welding procedures and inspection requirements.
  • Timely completion of welding documentation and traceability records.
  • Contribution to programme milestones and installation progress.

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