Supplier Development & Inspection Team Manager

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

• 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.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater Bristol Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-02-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English