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.