Subcontract Welding & Quality Inspector

Are you an experienced Welding Inspector with a strong background in structural steel fabrication? Do you have a keen eye for quality, a thorough understanding of industry standards, and a passion for ensuring work is completed to the highest possible standard?

We are looking for a Subcontract Welding & Quality Inspector to join a growing engineering business, supporting the inspection and quality assurance of structural steel fabrication carried out by subcontract suppliers. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a wide range of high-profile projects while playing a key role in maintaining quality, compliance and continuous improvement throughout the fabrication process.

As a Subcontract Welding & Quality Inspector, you will be responsible for inspecting fabricated steelwork and welding activities across subcontract manufacturing facilities, ensuring all work complies with engineering drawings, project specifications and recognised industry standards.

Working closely with project managers, production teams, subcontractors and clients, you''ll ensure quality requirements are met throughout fabrication, helping deliver safe, compliant and high-quality steelwork.

• Carry out dimensional inspections of fabricated structural steel components.

• Perform visual weld inspections and coordinate non-destructive testing where required.

• Verify fabrication complies with engineering drawings, specifications and project requirements.

• Monitor welding activities to ensure compliance with approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).

• Review material certification and maintain full material traceability.

• Complete inspection reports, quality documentation and Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).

• Verify corrective actions have been implemented and closed out effectively.

• Inspect surface preparation, painting and galvanising processes where applicable.

• Liaise with subcontractors, project teams, client representatives and third-party inspectors.

• Support supplier quality audits and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

• Ensure all inspection activities comply with company quality procedures, health and safety requirements and relevant industry standards.

We''re looking for someone who combines strong technical knowledge with excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to quality.

You''ll ideally have:

• CSWIP 3.1 or PCN Level 2 Welding Inspector qualification.

• Previous experience inspecting structural steel fabrication and welding.

• Strong understanding of structural steel fabrication processes and welding techniques.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.

• Knowledge of EN 1090, ISO 3834, ISO 9001 and associated fabrication standards.

• Experience producing quality documentation, inspection reports and NCRs.

• Strong attention to detail with excellent problem-solving skills.

• Good IT skills, including Microsoft 365 and experience using quality management systems such as GMIS or StruMIS.

• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel to subcontractor and project sites.

If you''re a quality-focused Welding Inspector looking to take the next step in your career, we''d love to hear from you.