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.
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