Principal Engineer / Consultant Welding Engineer

Principal Engineer / Consultant Welding Engineer Consultant Welding Engineer Arc Processes and Welding Engineering Section/Advanced Manufacturing Technologies Group Location : Cambridge (Hybrid - min 3 days a week on site) Contract : Permanent Hours : Full time Salary : Competitive rate Closing Date : 28 February 2026 Reference number : JR100766As a result of planned business growth, we are seeking speculative applications for the role of welding engineer. You will have a EWF/IIW Welding Diploma at Engineer level coupled with an appropriate qualification at degree level and significant demonstrable experience in welding engineering coupled with vocational qualifications, making you a Certified Welding Engineer. Description of role: The AWE Section delivers a broad range of projects to an international customer base, often with demanding requirements, including welding engineer support and welding/additive manufacture process development, and is seeking to profitably grow its business in the energy, defence and electrification sectors as well as developing oil & gas and construction engineering opportunities.As a Welding Engineer in our team, you will propose, manage and deliver projects for our customers, as well as supporting day-to-day customer enquiries. To be successful, you will need to show: An ability to understand and assess technical problems, enabling you to generate solutions through application of process knowledge, experimental trials and process development. The ability to identify and develop leads during technical conversations and to generate ideas for internal/external/collaborative development projects. Excellent planning and organisation skills applicable to scoping, launch and delivery of projects to time, cost and quality targets. Close collaboration with engineering and technical support colleagues to meet customer expectations. Effective communication through various media (written, verbal & IT) to support business development, customer enquiries and project delivery in a direct customer-facing role.Knowledge and experience in the following areas is essential: Arc welding process deployment. Arc welding implementation in industry (including support of new processes and users). Codes and Standards (eg ASME, EN ISO, API etc.), Weld inspection and testing. Welding procedure specification, qualification and coordination. Travel :This position will require travel both in the UK and abroad. Security clearance: This role will require a level of security clearance checks. British nationals with the ability to attain security clearance will be able to engage with some of our customers in greater application-specific detail, allowing greater impact in the role; this is a desirable attribute.TWI Ltd is a world expert in engineering, materials and joining technologies. We provide industry with advice and know-how in design, fabrication, failure analysis and prevention. 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.# TWI Culture# As one of the world's leading independent research and technology organisations, we are committed to attracting, motivating and retaining the best talent from around the world. Our goal is to develop the next generation of experts to address future industry challenges.We are committed to creating a culture that recognises and respects the differences between people while valuing the contribution everyone makes to TWI.The diversity of our staff and students makes a positive and important contribution to our continuing success.TWI offers a comprehensive training programme, incorporating both in-house and external courses to support staff development. 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 customersTWI 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.