Job Description

Building a sustainable tomorrow

KierBAM are a Joint Venture (JV) partnership between Kier and BAM Uk & Ireland. We are currently delivering the redevelopment project at a Royal Navy site located in Plymouth and we are seeking an experienced Technical Assurance Manager.
The Supply Chain QA Manager is responsible for overseeing and ensuring the supply chain have been SQEP’d and are aware of their obligations when working on a nuclear licensed site with QC1 works. Liaising with the H&S, Procurement, Security, delivery and quality teams to ensure integrity of supply chain products & services. This role manages supply chain - audits, quality surveillance ensuring supply chain quality assurance processes to mitigate risks and uphold industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Due to the sensitive nature of the site, BPSS security clearance is required. Please note that this process can take up to 8 weeks.

Eligibility criteria: Candidates must hold a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country and have resided in the UK for the past 5 years.

Making Possible

In this role, you will be working in a live MOD facility. Your day-to-day tasks will include:

• Supplier audits and validation.
• Reviewing supplier ITPs to ensure they align with project requirements.
• Ensure traceability of products – golden thread
• Assess technical risks and provide recommendations to mitigate them.
• Collaborate with procurement, delivery, quality, safety, and security project teams to understand supply chain requirements.
• Develop QC1 requirements for the supply chain
• Trend data from supply chain audits and ensure learning is used to avoid repeat errors or Non-conformity
• Have an oversite of supply chain and conduct site visits to assess capability and align expectations and requirements
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to supply chain quality and assurance.
• Provide support to procurement by evaluating quality aspects of tender returns

This profile is not exhaustive. From time to time, you may be required by the Company to perform other tasks, which are not included in the above description, but are within your capabilities and, where necessary, training, and full support will be given.

What do you bring to the role?

• Academic Qualifications - Civil Engineering, Quality, Construction related Qualification (HNC, BSc, MSc, BEng, MEng).
• Proven experience in technical assurance, quality assurance, or related roles.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards, codes, and regulations relevant to the sector.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience conducting audits and managing compliance activities.
• Ability to lead teams and work collaboratively across functions.
• Proficiency with technical documentation and assurance tools.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor trained.
• CSCS Card – White / Managers.

Desirable:

• Professional certifications such as Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) or equivalent.
• Experience in sectors like construction, manufacturing, oil & gas, or aerospace.
• Familiarity with risk management and continuous improvement methodologies.
• IOSH Managing Safely

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• A wide range of family-friendly policies
• Company car/car allowance/travel allowance
• 8 % matched pension contributions
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• 26 days holiday
• 2 wellbeing days
• 1 volunteering day
• Personal and professional development

About BAM

Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.

We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.