Senior surveyor
Date: 16 Mar 2026
Location: ESP, ES, 28003
Company: LRQA
Job ID: Senior Surveyor
Location: Based in Cádiz
Position Category: Career Level D; Position Type: Senior surveyor (client delivery)
About the Role
We are looking for a Senior Surveyor to support inspection, welding coordination and certification activities for industrial clients across Andalucía region, based in Cádiz. This role offers strong technical exposure, autonomy on-site, and the opportunity to grow into senior technical or commercial‑technical positions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead welding coordination activities, including WPS/WPQR review and validation.
- Perform on-site inspections, audits and certification tasks across industrial facilities.
- Manage traceability, documentation, and non-conformities (NCR)
- Support technical-commercial activities together with LRQA sales team.
- Prepare technical reports and liaise with customers and suppliers.
- Support client accounts;
What We Are Looking For
- Engineering degree (Industrial, Mechanical, Materials or equivalent).
- IWE certification (ideal) or solid experience in welding coordination with willingness to certify.
- 5–10 years of experience in metal fabrication, steel structures, boilers/pressure equipment, shipbuilding/offshore, energy or similar industrial environments.
- Strong knowledge of WPS, WPQR, ISO 3834, EN 1090, PED and welding inspection practices.
- Functional English (spoken and written).
- Availability to travel within Andalucía region.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary, depending on experience.
- Company vehicle.
- Autonomy and high technical exposure in industrial environments.
- Career development paths: senior technical roles, lead auditor, or team coordination.
- Hybrid work model: majority on-site + remote reporting.
Pre-Employment Checks
If you are successful in securing a role with us, we will carry out pre-employment checks in accordance with what is allowed under local law.
These checks will include, (as permitted):- right to work, identification, verification of employment history, education, and criminal records.
We may involve the third-party supplier to run the background checks as needed and your data will be retained for a period as needed for the purpose of employing you.
Your data will be stored in accordance with all relevant privacy legislation.
Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
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Together our employees make our communities better and we want you to be part of our diverse team!
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