Job Description
Supplier Development & Inspection Team Manager
?? Location: Aztec West, Bristol (Hybrid working available)
?? Contract: Initial 12-month contract
?? Rate: Up to £484 PAYE or £657.85 Umbrella
The Opportunity
We are supporting a major UK infrastructure programme in the search for an experienced Supplier Development & Inspection Team Manager. This is a senior quality leadership role operating within a highly regulated, high-hazard environment, offering the chance to influence manufacturing quality across complex, safety-critical supply chains.
You'll lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for supplier development, inspection coordination, and risk-based surveillance across large-scale engineering programmes.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead and develop a team of SQEP inspectors, supplier development specialists and inspection coordinators
2. Deliver integrated, risk-based surveillance and inspection programmes aligned to programme milestones
3. Oversee supplier qualification, capability assessments and performance improvement initiatives
4. Ensure compliance with ISO 19443, ISO 9001, IAEA GS-R Part 2 and Intelligent Customer principles
5. Provide proportionate oversight of third-party inspection bodies
6. Interface with engineering, procurement, programme and senior ...