Lead Auditor

Position: Lead Auditor

Location: Peterborough with hybrid working available

Salary Guide: 55-65k (Neg DOE), Car/Allowance and excellent benefits package

Our Client: Is an integrated design and build solution provider operating in the water sector. They have over 1,000 staff working across eight regional centres, primarily supporting long term water sector frameworks operating both on their own and increasingly in joint ventures and alliances.

The Role: This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the most successful, award-winning, and progressive water sector capital delivery organisations. You'll play a key role in ensuring compliance, risk management, and process improvements, working closely with key stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and best practice across the Alliance.

Ensure the effective planning, execution, and delivery of internal audits across operations. This role is critical in maintaining the integrity, efficiency, and regulatory compliance of industry-leading water infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities:

1. Audit Planning & Management and System Improvements

Develop an internal assurance planning and reporting process in line with ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 standards.

Design and execute operational audits to ensure compliance with the Alliance Management System (AMS).

Identify risks, recommend corrective actions, and drive operational efficiency.

1. Stakeholder & Team Leadership

Lead and mentor the internal audit team, ensuring best practice is followed.

Engage and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enhance the audit process.

Act as the primary liaison with external auditors and certification bodies.

Promote a culture of learning, transparency, and continuous improvement across the Alliance.

1. Performance Trending & Data Analytics

Conduct macro-trend analysis of audit results to identify recurring issues and systemic risks.

Utilise key tools such as AMS, Power BI, and data analytics platforms to track performance.

Analyse KPIs to enhance processes and improve project execution.

Experience:

Experience leading audits/audit teams, including 2nd or 3rd party audits.

Knowledge of quality audit processes in construction (ideally in the water industry).

Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001.

Lead Auditor Qualification.

CSCS competence card.

Skills:

Strong leadership and people management skills.

Open, honest, and clear communicator.

Ability to influence leaders, managers, and frontline workers.

Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.

Active listening and ability to engage teams effectively.

High level of attention to detail and accuracy.

Package includes:

A competitive salary.

Car/car allowance.

Bonus.

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy).

Contribution Pension scheme.

Life Assurance, Health Insurance.

Private medical Insurance.

And many more benefits including - cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, kids pass etc.