Supplier Development & Inspection Team Manager

CompanyRullion

LocationGreater Bristol Area, United Kingdom

Posted At1/29/2026

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Purchasing managers and directors

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

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£54,700 (£28.05 per hour)

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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.