Technical Lead Engineer

Technical Lead Engineer - Welding

📍 Bridgwater, Somerset (Fully Site Based)
📅 12-Month Initial Contract (Extension Likely)
💰 Up to £445/day PAYE or £600/day Umbrella (DOE)

Play a Key Role on One of the UK's Most Complex Engineering Projects

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 effectivelyDesirable:

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

💡 Why Apply?

Be part of a flagship UK infrastructure project delivering long-term energy security
Work on technically complex, safety-critical engineering challenges
Join a collaborative, high-performing technical team
Long-term contract with strong extension potential

📩 Interested?

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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