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
* Lead and develop a team of SQEP inspectors, supplier development specialists and inspection coordinators
* Deliver integrated, risk-based surveillance and inspection programmes aligned to programme milestones
* Oversee supplier qualification, capability assessments and performance improvement initiatives
* Ensure compliance with ISO 19443, ISO 9001, IAEA GS-R Part 2 and Intelligent Customer principles
* Provide proportionate oversight of third-party inspection bodies
* Interface with engineering, procurement, programme and senior quality stakeholders
* Maintain strong governance, reporting and audit trails suitable for regulatory scrutiny
About You
* Significant experience in nuclear, energy or other high-hazard industries
* Strong background in manufacturing quality, inspection, or supplier development
* In-depth knowledge of ISO 19443 and nuclear quality standards
* Experience leading technically competent (SQEP) teams in complex project environments
* Confident engaging with regulators, independent technical authorities and senior leadership
* Knowledge of welding, NDT and special processes is highly desirable
Why Apply?
* Long-term contract on a nationally significant programme
* Senior, influential role within a critical supply-chain quality function
* Hybrid working from Aztec West, Bristol
* Competitive contract rates
📩 Interested?
If you’d like to discuss the role or apply, please get in touch or submit your CV and we'll be in touch.