Location: Port Talbot
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Salary: Min £25,652- Max £32,000
Closing Date: 10 September 2025
Reference number: JR100674
Security Requirements: To meet the eligibility criteria for UK Security Clearance, candidates must be British nationals and may be required to have been resident in the UK for a minimum of five consecutive years.
Description of role:
TWI are seeking to appoint a Graduate Engineer for the NDT Research and Technology (NRT) Section based in the Port Talbot office. The NRT section delivers a broad range of projects to an international customer base, often with demanding requirements, including NDT technique development, qualification and on-site delivery.
We currently have a Graduate Engineer opportunity within NRT and are looking for an individual to grow our business and supplement our technical capabilities. As a Graduate Engineer within our team, you will propose, manage and deliver projects for our TWI Members, as well as supporting day-to-day customer enquiries. Success in your application will require experience in engineering, maths or science and/or NDT skills and experience, coupled with practical problem solving skills.
Knowledge and experience in the following areas is essential:
A minimum qualification of Bachelor’s degree (upper second class honours) or higher in a relevant science or engineering field. (A PhD in NDT would be advantageous).
Effective communication through various media (written, verbal & IT) to support business development, customer enquiries and project delivery in a direct customer facing role.
Must be able to obtain UK security clearance.
Knowledge and experience in the following areas is desirable but not essential:
Experience in the development of NDT techniques or the practical application of NDT in industry.
Capability to produce NDT documentation such as technique sheets, inspection procedures and method statements.
Qualifications in NDE technologies i.a.w. BS EN ISO 9712 or demonstrable equivalence.
Experience in Matlab.
Experience in CAD.
Key Accountabilities:
An ability to understand and assess technical problems to enable you to generate solutions through theoretical modelling and practical trials.
The ability to identify and develop leads during technical client conversations including scoping, costing and negotiations to win business.
Excellent Project Management skills, in particular experience of project planning, cost management, quality plans and change control to ensure delivery of projects to time, cost and quality targets.
Close collaboration with engineering and technical support colleagues to deliver
multi-disciplinary projects.To aid development of industrial membership for TWI and support business development and marketing requirements within the team.
For further details, please click on the Job Description link below.
https://www.twi-global.com/pdfs/careers/JR100674-Job-Description-Graduate-Engineer-NRT.pdf
Travel:
This position will require working from TWI’s Wales office in Port Talbot. This position will require travel both in the UK and abroad as required to meet project and client needs and in order to gain site experience of NDT techniques which will support personal development.
Security clearance:
You will be required to undertake and gain UK security clearance for this role.
About us:
TWI Ltd is a world expert in engineering, materials and joining technologies. We provide industry with advice, knowledge and know-how in design, fabrication, failure analysis and failure prevention of safety critical industrial structures and assets.
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.
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.
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
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