Quality Manager
📍 Leiston, Suffolk (with international supplier visits)
💰 £450 per day (PAYE)
📅 Contract until end of 2026 with potential extension
We are currently seeking an experienced Quality Manager to join a major UK infrastructure project within the Supplier Quality function. This role sits within the wider Quality Delivery team responsible for ensuring quality performance and compliance across a complex global supply chain.
The successful candidate will support the delivery of the Supply Chain Audit Programme, providing assurance that suppliers understand and implement project quality requirements effectively.
Key Responsibilities
Plan, prepare and deliver supply chain quality audits in line with the annual Supply Chain Audit Schedule
Review supplier processes, documentation and quality systems to ensure compliance with project and contractual quality requirements
Produce clear audit reports detailing findings, actions and improvement opportunities
Communicate audit findings and recommendations to internal teams and supply chain partners
Manage and track audit findings through to resolution
Analyse audit outcomes and contribute to future audit planning and supplier development initiatives
Work closely with programme teams to identify risk areas and quality improvement opportunities
About the Role
The position sits within the Supplier Quality Department, part of the wider Quality Delivery Organisation, which develops and maintains quality policies, standards and best practice across the project.
Working alongside programme Quality Delivery Managers, the Quality Manager will help provide assurance that quality requirements are clearly understood and implemented throughout the supply chain.
Experience Required
Experience conducting quality or supply chain audits within highly regulated industries (e.g. Nuclear, Energy, Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Aerospace or Defence)
Strong understanding of quality management systems and audit methodologies
Experience working with large engineering or infrastructure supply chains
Strong analytical, reporting and stakeholder engagement skills
Willingness to travel internationally to supplier locations and project sites when required
What’s on Offer
Contract running until the end of the year with the possibility of extension
Opportunity to work on a major UK infrastructure project
Exposure to a large and complex international supply chain environment
📩 If you’re interested in this opportunity or would like to find out more, please apply directly and we’ll be in touch very soon.
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