Non-Destructive Testing Records Lead

 Job Title:                   Non-Destructive Testing Records Lead 

Location:                     Hinkley Point C, Somerset

Compensation:            Attractive Salary + Benefits

Role Type:                   Full time / Permanent

Role ID:                       SF67345 

Lead the Future of Engineering Records in Defence

At Cavendish, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Non-Destructive Testing Records Lead, at Hinkley Point C, near Bridgwater, Somerset.

This is a brilliant opportunity to work as part of the MEH Alliance on the prestigious Hinkley Point C Nuclear project. The alliance work across the project to integrate and coordinate the delivery of all main Mechanical, Electrical, Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (MEH), cabling and associated support services. This innovative approach will help different contractors work as a single entity to deliver the complex installation of cabling and pipework in the power station’s vast network of rooms.

The role

As a Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Records Lead, you’ll be at the heart of supporting EDF’s nuclear operations, ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of fuel route works. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where your technical expertise will directly contribute to the UK’s energy security and sustainability.

Day-to-day, you’ll

• Act as the single point of contact for welding records
• Liaise with site and assurance leads to ensure technical accuracy
• Interface with completions teams regarding Construction Test Packs and End of Erection Status Reports
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely record delivery
• Support the delivery of Lifetime Quality Records documentation

This is a full-time, onsite role based at Hinkley Point C, near Bridgwater, Somerset working 37 hours per week.

Essential experience of the NDT Records Lead:

• Quality assurance or quality control background in mechanical engineering
• Experience in piping (desirable)
• Strong IT skills and experience with electronic document management systems
• Experience in safety-critical industries such as nuclear or oil and gas
• Proven ability to work with diverse stakeholders

Qualifications for the NDT Records Lead:

• NDE Level 2 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering
• ONC/HNC/HND/C&G or recognised apprenticeship in a relevant discipline

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) security clearance for this role.  Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Cavendish employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
• ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Cavendish Nuclear

As a leader within the UK nuclear industry, Cavendish Nuclear, part of Babcock International Group, provides a comprehensive range of critical nuclear solutions in clean energy, defence and civil new build and decommissioning projects. Together, we’re innovating to make nuclear safer, faster and cost-effective across the nuclear energy life cycle. Your career with us could take you anywhere within Babcock International Group – from Canada, the USA to Japan. Work with us to create a safe and secure world, together.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 24/09/2025

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