Welding & Coating Inspector

Ref#: J025335_1793797893

Type of work

Contract

Country

United Kingdom

Start date

January 4th, 2027

Duration

9 months

Schedule

5 days on / 2 days off

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Atlas NextWave is currently supporting a major UK energy infrastructure project and is seeking an experienced Multi-Skilled Welding & Coating Inspector to join the project team based on-site in Billingham. This will be working an initial 9 month contract (Outside IR35) working a 10 hour day.

Job description

This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in the quality assurance and inspection of welding, fabrication, and coating activities on a large-scale engineering project, ensuring work is delivered safely, compliantly, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the client representative for welding, fabrication, and coating inspections.
Carry out surveillance and quality inspections in accordance with Project Quality Plans and ITPs.
Witness and sign off hold, witness, and review points.
Review welding, NDT, and coating qualifications and certification.
Raise and support the management of NCRs where required.
Ensure compliance with approved procedures, specifications, and quality requirements.
Conduct material traceability and surveillance checks.
Attend quality meetings and provide technical quality expertise to the wider project team.
Review manufacturing records, inspection reports, and project quality documentation.
Produce weekly QC reports and support project quality objectives.

✅ 5+ years' experience in Welding and/or Coating Inspection

✅ Background within:

Transmission & Distribution
Onshore or Offshore Substations
Renewables
Energy Infrastructure
Major Construction Projects

✅ Strong understanding of:

ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)
Manufacturing Record Books
Contractor & Subcontractor Surveillance

Essential Qualifications

CSWIP 3.1 (with Radiographic Interpretation) or CSWIP 3.2.2
NACE / FROSIO / ICOR / CSWIP Coating Inspection Level 2 or 3
ISO 9712:2021 Certification
Strong reporting and stakeholder management skills

Why Apply?

Outside IR35 contract - hourly rate
10-hour day shifts
Long-term project opportunity
Major energy infrastructure programme

If you have a strong background in welding and coating inspection within power, renewables, transmission & distribution, or major infrastructure projects, we'd be keen to hear from you.