Welding Surveyor

Certification | TWI Certification Ltd

CTL

Location: Cambridge or Middlesbrough

Contract: Permanent
Office/Hybrid: Office-based 5 days per week during probation, when not undertaking client site work
Hours: Full-time
Job Profile: Professional
Salary: Up to £39,000 per annum + Car Allowance
 

Reference: JR100762

Closing date: 24 September 2026

Security Requirement: Successful completion of a BPSS check is required.

Benefits: In addition to a competitive salary and car allowance, you'll be eligible for Adverse Working Conditions payments where applicable, and all reasonable business travel expenses for client site visits will be fully reimbursed.

About the Role

TWI Certification Ltd (TWI Cert) is looking for a motivated Welding Surveyor to join our growing team in Cambridge. Working within the Welder Certification team and reporting to the Quality Manager, you'll help deliver industry-recognised certification and examination services that support the highest standards of welding quality, safety and compliance.

What You'll Be Doing

• Conducting and supporting Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQs)
• Assisting with Welding Procedure Qualification Records (WPQRs)
• Delivering TWI Cert examinations in line with industry standards
• Visiting client sites to witness and assess welding activities
• Ensuring certification activities are carried out accurately and in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Supporting the continued success and reputation of TWI Cert through high-quality service delivery

Why Join TWI Cert?

• Work with clients across a range of engineering and manufacturing sectors
• Develop expertise in internationally recognised welding standards
• Enjoy a varied role combining office-based work and site visits
• Join a globally respected organisation known for technical excellence
• Play an important role in maintaining industry quality and safety standards

About You

We're looking for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys working to high standards and takes pride in delivering accurate, impartial certification services.

Essential:

• CSWIP Welding Inspector certification
• Minimum of three GCSEs (Grade 4/C or above), including English, Maths and Science
• Knowledge of welding processes such as TIG, MIG/MAG and SAW
• Understanding of WPQ/WPQR standards, including ISO 9606 and ASME IX
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively

Desirable:

• CSWIP Senior Welding Inspector certification
• CSWIP Welding Examiner certification
• EWF/IIW Welding Coordinator Diploma (Specialist level), or willingness to work towards it
• Experience in welding and/or allied technologies
• Experience working within UKAS-accredited or similar regulated environments
• Knowledge of ISO/IEC 17024 and/or ISO/IEC 17020

For further details, please follow the Job Description link below:

https://www.twi-global.com/pdfs/careers/jr100762-welding-surveyor-job-description.pdf

Travel:

This position may require regular travel both in the UK and abroad.

About us:

TWI Ltd is a world expert in engineering, materials and joining technologies with significant property assets. We provide industry with advice and know-how in design, fabrication, failure analysis and prevention.

We offer opportunities to collaborate with inspiring and expert teams and a supportive environment in which you are actively encouraged to share your ideas and continually develop your own skills and knowledge.

If you are looking to join an organisation that is fuelled by innovation, teamwork, and openness, this role could be for you.

Diversity statement:

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.

Inclusion:

We recognise that it’s the differences of our people that gives us our competitive edge and enables us to maintain our world leading reputation. This is why we are committed to ensuring there is diversity across every level of our organisation; representative of the Members and societies we serve. We have made Inclusion our number one corporate value to demonstrate our commitment to ensure it is at the core of everything we do at TWI.

Disability Confident Scheme:

We are pleased to confirm that we have achieved the first stage accreditation, which means we are a ‘Disability Confident Employer’. This is a government-supported scheme that supports organisations like TWI to make the most of the talents that people with disability can bring to our workplace.  The scheme helps us recruit and retain great people; draw from the widest possible pool of talent; secure high-quality employees who are skilled, loyal and hardworking; and improve employee morale and commitment by demonstrating that we treat all of our people fairly.

If you require any additional support during your application, interview or any other aspect of our recruitment process please reach out to [email protected]

Why work for TWI?

We offer a competitive salary, share-in-success bonus scheme, generous pension scheme (both employee contribution (flexible amount) and TWI contribution (up to 10% of salary), holiday (20 days + 5 Corporate days + 8 bank holiday’s), 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.

We know that balancing work and personal life can at times be challenging. This is why we continue to review and implement family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible working, enhanced maternity pay and paid parental leave.

Working hours:

36 hours per week (full time), 8.30am -16.30pm Monday to Thursday (finishing at 16.15pm on Friday). Part-time and hybrid working available in some roles.

Artificial Intelligence:

At TWI, we want you to know that your application is in good hands. We do not use AI tools or automated systems to review or sift through applications. Instead, every application is personally reviewed by the hiring manager. We believe in being open and transparent with our candidates, and we’re committed to giving your application the attention it deserves.

TWI Values:

Our six values provide a point of reference for the way we expect our people to operate and behave.

• Inclusion: Valuing the contribution from every individual, creating value for our customers
• Teamwork: Building effective working relationships, we accomplish more together
• Adaptability: Engaging positively with change to meet the needs of the business
• Taking Responsibility: Achieving our objectives and personal development
• Innovation & Expertise: Championing new ideas and sharing knowledge to solve industry problems
• Customer Focus: Building trusting relationships with our customers