Welder

About The Role

Our projects are more than just an opportunity to make your mark. They’re an opportunity to stretch, test and develop your expertise. Join the Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick team as a Welder (TIG) in Birkenhead and you’ll deliver complex work that really matters to our business, and the world around us.

• Perform various types of welding, including MIG, TIG, Stick, and flux‑cored welding, based on project specifications.
• Set up welding machines and select appropriate materials, processes, and techniques for each job.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications to determine welding requirements.
• Ensure that work meets required tolerances and quality standards.
• Inspect welds for quality, including checking for strength, penetration, and appearance.
• Conduct tests on completed welds (e.g., visual inspection, ultrasonic testing) to verify compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Maintain and clean welding equipment and tools to ensure optimal performance.
• Report any equipment malfunctions or maintenance needs to the supervisor.
• Participate in safety training and maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Work closely with other welders, fabricators, and project teams to ensure timely project completion.
• Communicate effectively regarding project progress, issues, and changes in specifications.

• Welding Apprenticeship or an equivalent Apprenticeship in a Welding discipline or Level 2 Diploma in a Welding discipline or equivalent Level 2/3 Certificate in Welding and Engineering Craft Studies
• Hold time served status with an official apprenticeship.
• BS EN ISO 9606 Coded Welding Qualification.
• Experience of TIG Welding of QC1 Stainless Steel and mild steel Ductwork.
• Understand the basic Company Protocols with regard to accidents and Incident’s investigations.
• Understanding of manufacturing tolerances.

• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more.

Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick is a leader in mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and mechanical, electrical and instrumentation (ME&I) solutions. We design, install and maintain the complex systems and technologies that underpin the UK’s national infrastructure and bring buildings to life.

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing an inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit  We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long‑term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We also commit to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit https://disabil

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share it with us at candidate recruit