WELDING INSPECTOR
Location:
Padeswood, Walres
Contract Duration:
12 months (renewable)
Contract Status:
Inside IR35
Start Date:
November / December
Account Manager:
Anthony Hughes
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Welding Inspector to provide independent quality surveillance and inspection throughout the fabrication, installation, and handover of Pre-Assembled Racks (PARs).
Initially focused on offsite fabrication activities, this role will transition to site to support installation, field welding, NDT, pressure testing, mechanical completion, and final handover activities. The successful candidate will ensure all work is executed in compliance with project specifications, approved procedures, applicable codes and standards, and contractual quality requirements.
Responsibilities
Perform welding and fabrication inspections during the manufacture of structural steel and piping systems
Verify compliance with approved WPS, WPQRs, welder qualifications, project specifications, and quality requirements
Witness fit-up, welding, dimensional inspections, visual inspections, and final acceptance activities
Verify material certification, identification, traceability, and preservation throughout fabrication
Monitor implementation of Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), fabrication procedures, and quality plans
Coordinate and witness NDT activities and review inspection reports
Review fabrication records, weld maps, material certificates, NDT reports, repair records, and quality dossiers
Carry out final inspections and release completed modules for shipment to site
Identify non-conformances and quality issues and ensure appropriate corrective actions are implemented
Support PAR installation, field welding, tie-ins, and hook-up activities during the site phase
Witness pressure testing and hydrotesting activities and verify associated documentation
Support mechanical completion, punch listing, system walkdowns, turnover, and handover activities
Produce inspection reports and quality updates for project stakeholders
Requirements
CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector certification (CSWIP 3.2 preferred)
PCN Level 2 RT certification / PCN Level 2 UT certification / PCN Level 2 MT certification / PCN Level 2 PT certification (All 4 not required)
Pressure Testing competency or relevant training
Current CSCS card
Extensive welding inspection experience within oil & gas, petrochemical, power, energy, process plant, heavy industrial, or major infrastructure projects
Experience inspecting structural steelwork, piping systems, modules, skids, or pre-assembled assemblies
Strong understanding of welding processes, weld defects, visual inspection techniques, and NDT methods
Experience reviewing welding documentation, fabrication records, material certificates, test packs, and turnover dossiers
Knowledge of pressure testing, hydrotesting, mechanical completion, and handover processes
Experience managing and resolving quality issues and NCRs
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work across both fabrication yards and live construction environments
The Next Step
This is an excellent opportunity to provide quality oversight from module fabrication through installation, testing, mechanical completion, and final handover on a major construction project. If you have strong welding inspection experience across both structural steel and piping fabrication environments, please apply or contact the recruitment partner for further information.