In this permanent senior role, you will mainly be required to liaise with clients, suppliers and 3^rd parties on all business and project matters, carry out, supervise and manage work packages of structural inspections, investigations and testing works including desk top studies and reporting. An NDT Lead Tester will also be responsible for all aspects of project management, compiling site H&S files/RAMS, dealing with booking traffic management, arranging plant and other equipment, allocating resource including personnel, plant and equipment, liaising with clients, suppliers and 3^rd parties and also staff mentoring and training staff members to name but some of the senior level duties. An NDT Lead Tester will actively promote innovation within the business as well as the business services and disciplines.

Duties include but are not limited to:-

• Organising and managing inspection, investigation and testing team/s
• Liaising closely with clients, subcontractors and 3^rd parties in a professional manner
• Pro-actively promoting the business through client, product and service development
• Carrying out data analysis / desktop studies prior to all site works, including reviewing previous reports and drawings
• Ensuring preparation and completion of site Health & Safety files and Risk Assessment / Method Statement packs / Work Permits
• Organising specialist access / plant and equipment for all allocated projects
• Assisting in project programming and resourcing
• Being the main point of contact for the project client and all associated subcontractors whilst on site
• Delivering inductions, site briefings and tool box talks
• Leading by example and ensuring all company policies and procedures are adhered to, such as carrying out pre and post use vehicle/plant checks and completing Initial Site Checklist forms and MEWP Checklist forms
• Carrying out Principal, General and Special Inspections in accordance with BD63/17
• Carrying out Investigation, Testing and NDT works to the relevant standards
• Writing reports using several methods, including via SMIS and Agile Asset, on BCI forms and using traditional ‘hand written’ format
• Checking and authorising reports written by others to ensure quality is consistently maintained
• Training junior members of staff in relation to site work techniques and report interpretation/writing

Our client has a young start-up feel, the director has a successful and experienced background in the industry. He is keen to expand the business rapidly and will provide excellent training opportunities, being willing to finance LANTRA BICS training for example.

In addition to a competitive salary, the benefits for the role of Project Manager include;

• 25 days holiday (+1 for each year of service)
• 4% Pension
• Time and a half when occasionally required to work nights/weekends.
• Bonus scheme incentives for projects completed ahead of schedule
• Van and Fuel card provided.
• Flexible hours, with the option to occasionally work from home.

An NDT Lead Tester will also have vast experience in inspecting and testing a wide range of structural types and will also have excellent knowledge in the preparation of examination reports

Previous non-destructive testing (NDT) experience required,

CSCS, SSTS / SMSTS, IPAF, Confined Space, PASMA, ICORR, LANTRA BICS skills/training are desirable

If you are keen to work in a less structured/corporate environment, with a close family feel and plenty of progression and training opportunities, this may be the right move for you. Please do get in touch if you have any interest in discussing in further detail please drop me an email to <email address removed>.