Lead Welding & Materials Engineer - Scotland We are recruiting an experienced
Lead Welding & Materials Engineer to provide technical leadership and governance across welding engineering, weld overlay cladding, metallurgy and materials activities within an established engineering business in
Scotland.
The role combines technical authority with delivery responsibility, supporting high-integrity components and manufacturing activities for
subsea Oil & Gas, nuclear and marine applications.
Location: Scotland
Salary: £41,700-£45,000 per annum
Role Type: Permanent - Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week
Department: Engineering
Visa: Skilled Worker Visa opportunity
About the Role As a
Lead Welding & Materials Engineer, you will act as a lead technical authority within delegated limits, providing engineering governance across welding procedures, weld overlay cladding, materials, metallurgy, qualification testing and manufacturing support.
You will work closely with Engineering, Sales, Projects, Operations, Quality, NDT and Supply Chain teams, while mentoring engineers and supporting consistent technical standards and engineering judgement.
Benefits - £41,700-£45,000 per annum
- 37-hour working week
- 33 days' annual leave
- 5% company pension contribution
- Optional corporate gym membership
- 3x death in service
- Optional private medical
- Company sick pay after 3 months' probationary period
- Technical leadership and career development opportunities
Key Responsibilities - Act as lead technical authority for welding and materials engineering
- Lead technical reviews of customer specifications, drawings and manufacturing requirements
- Define welding and materials strategies, qualification plans and technical risk controls
- Lead engineering support for CRA weld overlay cladding of pipes, bends, fittings and forged components
- Provide governance for mechanised and automated GTAW hot-wire cladding
- Lead preparation, qualification and maintenance of WPS, PQR and WPQR documentation
- Provide technical advice on carbon steels, low-alloy steels, stainless, duplex, super duplex and nickel alloys
- Lead metallurgical investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Provide technical leadership for hot induction bending of clad and unclad pipe
- Review heat treatment, NDT, mechanical testing and metallurgical requirements
- Support subsea flowlines, jumpers, pipeline products, fittings, connectors and pressure-containing components
- Lead welding and materials-related NCR investigations
- Support ISO 3834 and continuous improvement initiatives
- Provide technical input to tenders, quotations and contract reviews
- Support customer audits, technical presentations and strategic technical meetings
- Mentor and develop engineers within the technical team
What We're Looking For - Degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Engineering, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
- International Welding Engineer qualification or equivalent recognised competence
- Significant experience in high-integrity welding and materials engineering
- Experience with weld overlay cladding and corrosion-resistant alloys
- Strong knowledge of welding procedure and performance qualification
- Knowledge of welding metallurgy, materials selection, heat treatment and mechanical testing
- Experience with production support, failure investigation and technical NCR resolution
- Ability to interpret customer specifications, codes and engineering documentation
- Strong technical communication and team leadership skills
Desirable: - Chartered Engineer status or progress towards professional registration
- CSWIP Welding Engineer qualification
- Membership of TWI, IOM3 or relevant professional institution
- Hot induction bending experience
- Subsea flowline, jumper and pipeline product experience
- Knowledge of API 5LD, DNV-RP-B204, NORSOK and ASME Section IX
- Nuclear manufacturing experience
Skilled Worker Visa & Relocation Support This role offers a
Skilled Worker visa opportunity for eligible candidates.
The role is based in
Scotland. Through our bespoke
"Recruit and Relocate" solution, Workforce can support candidates willing to relocate, including sourcing suitable accommodation near the workplace.
If you are an experienced
Lead Welding & Materials Engineer looking for a senior technical opportunity within high-integrity engineering,
apply now!
