Job Description

Welding Supervisor

Location: North West

Overview

We are recruiting on behalf of a Tier 1 infrastructure contractor delivering a high-profile civil engineering project across the North West. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Welding Supervisor to play a pivotal role in one of the UK's most impactful pipeline programmes.

This is your chance to contribute to a nationally significant pipeline project that supports the UK's energy transition. You'll be working as part of a skilled, multidisciplinary team focused on innovation, safety and sustainable infrastructure.

You will oversee welding operations at the front end of the pipeline construction process, ensuring high standards of safety, quality and technical compliance across all pre-assembly and fit-up phases.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise all welding activities during the initial assembly of pipeline sections Ensure compliance with all applicable welding procedures and specifications (WPS) Oversee weld preparation, fit-up, root passes and ensure correct alignment and joint integrity Conduct visual inspections and coordinate with NDT teams for radiography and ultrasonic testing Maintain accurate weld logs, traceability records and progress reporting Promote a culture of safety and ensure all activities meet HSE standards, including hot works and permit-to-work systems Interface with engineering, QA/QC, site management and third-party inspectors Lead and coordinate the activities of welding teams and subcontractors on site

Required Qualifications & Competencies

Extensive welding supervision experience on major infrastructure or pipeline projects CSCS Gold Card or EUSR SHEA Gas/Fuel (preferred) SSSTS or SMSTS certification NVQ Level 3 in Welding and Fabrication or equivalent Familiarity with BS EN ISO 9606, ASME IX, or API 1104 CSWIP 3.0 or 3.1 (advantageous) Understanding of welding QA/QC requirements and safe working practices Confined space, hot works and/or fire marshal qualifications (desirable)

Preferred Candidate Locations

We are particularly keen to hear from candidates based in:

Cheshire North Wales Greater Manchester Merseyside
Candidates outside these regions are welcome to apply, but please note that accommodation or travel expenses are not covered.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 250.00-320.00 per day

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Experience:

TIG welding: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person