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Bring your expertise to Hinkley Point C and help ensure critical construction work meets the standards demanded by a major nuclear project.\nRullion is recruiting a Field Engineer - Welding & NDT Inspector to join the site's construction surveillance team. This is a field-based opportunity for someone who enjoys being close to the work: inspecting installations, engaging with contractors and identifying quality issues before they become bigger problems.\nWe welcome applications from candidates across nuclear, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, chemical and water industries, alongside other regulated engineering and construction environments. If you understand welding quality, inspection discipline and the importance of traceable records, your experience could transfer well to this role.\nThe Opportunity\nReporting to the Construction Superintendent, you will provide independent surveillance of welding, fabrication and construction activities, checking that work complies with approved drawings, contractual requirements and quality arrangements.\nYou will combine technical judgement with a practical approach to contractor relationships-challenging concerns clearly, supporting their resolution and helping maintain a strong nuclear safety culture.\nKey Responsibilities\nCarrying out field surveillance of welding, fabrication and installation activities against approved requirements, inspection plans and applicable codes.\nReviewing welding and NDT inspection evidence, identifying discrepancies and ensuring concerns are escalated appropriately.\nRaising Non-Conformance Reports and monitoring corrective actions through to satisfactory closure.\nChecking contractor compliance with authorised Quality Control Plans and Inspection and Test Plans.\nEnsuring required inspection records are completed, reviewed and agreed before works are covered up.\nMaintaining accurate, concise site diaries and surveillance reports, contributing to quality reporting and project KPIs.\nWorking closely with contractors, construction teams and quality stakeholders to anticipate issues and support timely resolution.\nEnsuring proposed changes follow formal review and approval processes, with no unauthorised design decisions made in the field.\nPlanning and conducting surveillance in line with site health, safety and environmental requirements.\nAbout You\nA current CSWIP 3.2 Senior Welding Inspector qualification as a minimum.\nPractical NDT experience and a sound understanding of UK PCN certification requirements, including current PCN Level 2 Ultrasonic Testing (UT)\nHands-on welding or fabrication experience, supported by a strong track record of weld inspection on construction or engineering projects.\nA qualification in mechanical engineering, materials or welding, or equivalent vocational training and relevant experience.\nWorking knowledge of metallurgy, welding processes, weld defects and the application of NDT.\nExperience applying relevant British, European or international construction and design codes, such as BS EN, ASME or RCC-M.\nConfidence interpreting construction drawings, inspection plans and quality records within a safety-critical environment.\nExperience identifying non-conformances, producing clear inspection reports and following corrective actions through to completion.\nThe confidence to challenge work constructively and build effective relationships with contractors and site teams.\nExperience that would strengthen your application\nPCN Level 2 certification in a surface inspection method, such as Magnetic Particle Testing (MT/MPI) or Penetrant Testing (PT/DPI).\nInspection experience involving pressure systems, pipework, mechanical equipment or associated fabrication.\nPrevious involvement in major power generation or nuclear construction projects.\nFamiliarity with quality management processes and construction completion documentation.\nWhat's In It For You\nOpportunity to contribute to the UK's most complex and high-profile clean energy project.\nWork alongside some of the most skilled professionals in the industry.\nGain exposure to cutting-edge construction and engineering methods.\nDevelop your career within one of the world's most demanding project environments.\nCompetitive day rate and long-term contract potential.\nIf you've built refineries, energy-from-waste plants, pharmaceutical clean facilities, water treatment works or petrochemical units - this is the next level of technical challenge.\nSince 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands to SMEs and start-ups. 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