At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative NDT projects and mentor a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Join TWI, a global leader in engineering and materials technology.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, generous pension, health cover, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with excellent career growth and training opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in advanced NDT while developing your skills and expertise.
- Qualifications: CSWIP/PCN Level 2 and 3 in NDT methods, degree or significant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
TWI are seeking to appoint an experienced “Non-Destructive testing” Principal Engineer to support the “NDT Inspection Services” Section of the NDT Technology Group. This work will include in-house and customer project support, authoring and review of NDT and project documentation, support to inspection technique development and validation of inspection processes, development of procedures, standards and associated technical documentation, business development, mentoring and delivery of state-of-the art advanced NDT projects.
The NDT Principal Engineer will have a minimum of two CSWIP/PCN Level 2 and Level 3 in at least one major NDT method (UT/PAUT/ET would be advantageous), an appropriate qualification at degree level or significant demonstrable experience in the on-site application of NDT in industry, extensive knowledge in NDT and will have gained or be working towards chartered engineer status.
The NIS section delivers a broad range of projects to an international customer base often with competing demands and the requirement to co-ordinate multiple priorities in a fast paced, continually changing environment. As an NDT Principal Engineer in our team, you will propose, manage and deliver projects for our customers, as well as supporting day-to-day customer enquiries.
To be successful you will need to:
- Develop expertise and innovations aligned to Industrial Member need in order to differentiate TWI from competitors, often being asked to solve NDT enquiries related to inspection of challenging materials, complex geometries or within hazardous environments;
- Commit to providing technical excellence with effective communication and interpersonal skills;
- Demonstrate a strong track record for effective Project Management, scoping of work and authoring of technical reports to a high standard;
- Work with peers on your own initiative and act as a mentor to develop less experienced TWI technologists;
- Maintain projects to a high level of safety, quality and technical excellence while ensuring time, cost and delivery targets are met;
- Proactively develop a pipeline of new business, engaging with potential customers, colleagues in other business units and the business development function;
- Remain flexible to the needs of the business, supporting the team to deliver project work in times of high demand whether this is a desk based, laboratory or on-site requirement;
- Be aware and understand your role in health and safety.
This position will require travel on a short-term basis within the UK and overseas according to the demand of your project work and client interactions.
TWI Ltd is committed to treating all employees fairly and to being an inclusive employer. Our aim is to create a work environment where our employees can reach their full potential. We put Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the heart of our people practices to attract, develop and retain the best talent.
We offer a competitive salary, share-in-success bonus scheme, generous pension scheme, holiday (25 days + 8 bank holidays), private health and dental cover, career development and training, onsite employee restaurant, onsite gym, day nursery available for companies on Granta Park (Cambridge) site (subject to availability), onsite parking and more.
As one of the world’s leading independent research and technology organisations, we are committed to attracting, motivating and retaining the best talent from around the world. Our goal is to develop the next generation of experts to address future industry challenges.
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