Senior NDT Inspector

Severfield values its people and it is always looking for talented individuals to join the team as it continues to transform skylines across the UK and Europe. A career at Severfield presents the opportunity for the successful candidate to develop, grow and feel part of something special. Its commercial and industrial division designs, fabricates and constructs structural steelwork for a variety of different sectors including commercial offices, stadia and leisure, industrial and distribution, data centres, retail and health and education.

In the Senior NDT Inspector position, the successful candidate will lead and be the primary point of contact for all non-destructive testing (NDT) activities during the assigned shift. This is a critical role requiring a highly skilled and certified professional with deep expertise in structural steel specifications and inspection techniques. The successful candidate will ensure that all NDT operations are carried out to the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance.

Other responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Lead and coordinate all non-destructive testing activities during the shift, ensuring timely and accurate inspections
• Interpret and apply relevant standards and specifications including BS EN ISO, AWS and American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
• Perform and oversee NDT methods including ultrasonic testing (UT), magnetic particle inspection (MPI), dye penetrant testing (PT) and visual testing (VT)
• Review and validate inspection reports for clarity, accuracy and traceability
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior inspectors and technicians
• Ensure all inspection equipment is calibrated and maintained
• Collaborate with production, quality and engineering teams to resolve inspection-related issues
• Support investigations, audits and root cause analysis related to quality concerns
• Champion a culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Key skills and experience:

The ideal candidate will hold the following certifications and demonstrate strong technical and leadership capabilities:

• PCN Level 2 in magnetic particle inspection
• Relevant PCN ultrasonic testing certifications covering areas such as welds, forgings and castings
• CSWIP 3.0 welding inspector certification required but 3.1 is advantageous
• A solid understanding of structural steel fabrication and inspection requirements
• Proven ability to interpret technical drawings, weld symbols and inspection criteria
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead and mentor others effectively.

Benefits:

• 25 days’ holiday
• 7% employer pension contributions
• Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Employee benefits scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Save as you earn
• Free on-site parking (role specific)
• Business health insurance.

Severfield plc, First Floor, Regency House, Westminster Place, Nether Poppleton, York YO26 6RW
T / +44 (0)1845 577896
W / www.severfield.com