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Technical Lead Engineer – Welding

Bridgwater, Somerset (Fully Site Based)

12-Month Initial Contract (Possibility of extension)

Up to £445/day PAYE or £600/day Umbrella (DOE)



We’re looking for an experienced Technical Lead Engineer (Welding) to join a major infrastructure project in Somerset. This is a high-impact, site-based role where you’ll be at the forefront of resolving complex engineering challenges and ensuring technical excellence across construction, installation, and commissioning phases.


You’ll operate within a multidisciplinary technical team, driving resolution of critical design and site issues while maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance, and engineering integrity.


The Role

  • Lead and support resolution of complex, cross-discipline engineering challenges
  • Provide technical oversight on design changes, including Nuclear Safety Category 2 & 3 changes
  • Prepare and review technical justifications, assessments, and decision documentation
  • Engage with construction teams, designers, and stakeholders to ensure timely delivery
  • Safeguard the integrity of the safety case and apply ALARP principles throughout
  • Support innovation and continuous improvement across engineering delivery
  • Act as a key technical interface across multiple project stakeholders


✅ What We’re Looking For


Essential:

  • IWE / EWE accreditation
  • Strong understanding of welding codes and standards (e.g. RCC-M)
  • Proven experience applying welding standards on complex, large-scale projects
  • Degree-qualified in Engineering (or equivalent)
  • Experience working in site-based engineering roles
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and problem-solving capability
  • Ability to interpret complex technical information and communicate effectively


Desirable:

  • Chartered Engineer status (or working towards)
  • Experience within nuclear or other highly regulated industries
  • Knowledge of safety cases and nuclear safety categorisation
  • MSc in Welding Engineering
  • Familiarity with EPR design or large-scale infrastructure programmes


If you’re a welding specialist with a strong technical background and thrive in complex, site-based environments, we’d love to hear from you.

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Location:
Somerset
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Technology

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