NDT Manager

  • Job Reference: R25324
  • Date Posted: 28 October 2024
  • Employer: AWE
  • Website: https://www.awe.co.uk/
  • Location: Aldermaston, Berkshire
  • Salary: £47,000 to £64,000
  • Bonus/Benefits: pension
  • Sector: Engineering
  • Job Type: Full Time

Job Description

NDT Manager

AWE is recruiting an NDT Manager to develop and lead an NDT capability within the Production and Assets business area, to develop, deliver, and manage an NDT program focused on asset integrity. Work as part of the central Condition Based Maintenance team delivering an effective Asset Condition Management program across the business. You will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with industry standards and driving quality assurance in all asset integrity NDT operations.

Location - Reading / Basingstoke Area

Salary: £47,690 - £64,000 (dependant on suitability and experience).

As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:

  • Market leading contributory pension scheme

  • Generous holiday entitlement 270 hours a year (inclusive of Bank Holidays) plus every other Friday off

  • Flexible working hours

  • Salary sacrifice scheme

  • Funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body

  • AWE Life Insurance

  • Relocation package available (terms and conditions apply)

Responsibilities to include:

  • Working with the Maintenance Authority to create a database of assets that require NDT application, identify the relevant failure modes and NDT techniques to be employed.

  • Identify resourcing requirement, including SQEP requirements for delivery of NDT program, manage recruitment process.

  • Develop management system for the delivery of NDT program, including strategy, SoP's, reporting procedures, work management, planning of NDT activities, etc.

  • Creation and verification of NDT documentation including the preparation of project specifications.

  • Co-ordination of NDT verifications/qualifications.

  • Co-ordination of 3rd party inspection activities and interpretation of reports including management of resulting recommendations and/or actions.

  • Review journals and technical papers, attend conferences/training events to maintain awareness of advances in NDT technologies and techniques.

  • Maintain contact with external NDT industry, NDT equipment suppliers, and consumables vendors.

We would love to hear from NDT technicians or engineers who are looking at advancing their careers in a unique industry. We are always looking to improve processes at AWE so if you have previously implemented NDT programs, this would be highly desirable.


Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.

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