Technical Lead Engineer

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)

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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 xwzovoh 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.