Position: Senior NDT Manager Level 3

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Salary: £60-65K, commensurate with experience

Nicholas Associates has an excellent opportunity for a Senior NDT Manager (Level 3), to join an established & growing client within the Sheffield area

You will be responsible for the technical authority, leadership, and operational management of all NDT activities within the department, conducting & overseeing Radiographic Testing, Dye Penetrant / Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection, Visual Inspection.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Develop, approve, and maintain NDT procedures, techniques, and operating standards
• Provide technical guidance and support to Level 1 and Level 2 technicians
• Review and approve inspection results, certifications, and technical documentation
• Ensure testing is performed in accordance with written procedures and applicable standards
• Organise and coordinate audits to maintain compliance with certification requirements
• Coordinate subcontract NDT activities and external inspection services
• Manage production planning within the NDT department
• Ensure technicians meet qualification and certification requirements under NAS410 / EN4179
• Ensure compliance with all applicable NDT standards and regulatory requirements
• Act as Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) where applicable
• Ensure all radiographic operations comply with radiation safety regulations
• Provide technical authority for all NDT procedures and inspections
• Drive continuous improvement within the NDT department
• Work collaboratively with production, quality, and engineering teams to improve inspection processes

Qualifications Required

• Certified to a minimum of Level 3 Radiographic Testing (RT) in accordance with NAS410 and /or EN4179
• Additional methods desirable DPI / FPI