Welding Inspector

⚡️💡 About Assystem

At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. With 55+ years in high-integrity sectors, our 7,750 global Switchers combine engineering excellence and digital innovation to tackle complex challenges. We are a top-three nuclear engineering company globally, delivering bold solutions for a low-carbon future.

🤝 Why Join the Community of Switchers?

As one of the world’s top three nuclear engineering firms, Assystem empowers you to work on flagship low-carbon projects like Hinkley Point C. You'll join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and shaping the energy landscape of tomorrow.

🚀 The Job Mission

You will help ensure that all construction works comply with contract specifications through robust quality surveillance.

You’ll support project progress by identifying risks before they arise and maintaining inspection records.

Based 75% on-site, this role is pivotal to upholding HPC’s nuclear safety and quality culture.

⚡️ Perform site surveillance and verify contractor compliance with work specifications

⚡️ Report and escalate non-conformance issues to Quality and Construction teams

⚡️ Monitor and input into Quality KPIs with timely and accurate reporting

⚡️ Review and validate Quality Control Plans and Inspection Records

⚡️ Prevent unauthorised in-field design changes by enforcing formal review processes

⚡️ Ensure pre-cover inspections are completed and documentation is agreed

⚡️ Maintain visibility of future works to anticipate risks and resource needs

⚡️ Support resolution of issues without halting work, always protecting safety and quality

🛠 Essential Skills and Qualifications

🛠 Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

🛠 CSWIP 3.1 or equivalent welding inspection certification

🛠 Quality assurance/control experience on major construction projects

🛠 Understanding of pressure systems and piping/welded steelwork

🛠 Familiarity with RCC-M, BS EN, ASME codes and QA/QC documentation

🛠 Strong site-based experience with fabrication/installation inspections

🛠 Proficient in writing accurate, concise site reports and diaries

🛠 Broad engineering construction industry knowledge across materials and methods

✔️ Desired Skills and Qualifications

✔️ CSWIP 3.2, IWS or higher welding/NDT qualifications

✔️ Appreciation of NDT methods and safety documentation

✔️ Knowledge of reinforcement cage fabrication or structural steel interfaces

✔️ Familiarity with bilingual site communication (French a plus)

✔️ Prior experience on nuclear or large-scale infrastructure projects

🌟 Why Apply?

This is your opportunity to play a key role in one of Europe's largest nuclear construction projects. Join Assystem and be part of a team delivering sustainable and innovative engineering solutions. Shape the future of low-carbon energy—apply today!

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.