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We are currently seeking a IMS Auditor for our client based in London. This is a contract role to run to the end of December but likely to be extended. Office location: London, with hybrid working. The IMS Auditor provides independent, objective and evidence-based assurance on the adequacy, implementation and effectiveness of the Sizewell C Integrated Management System and associated governance, compliance and assurance arrangements. The role plans and delivers risk-based IMS audits, targeted and functional IMS audit activities, produces clear and well-written reports, verifies action close-out, and supports continual improvement across a fast-paced, highly regulated project environment.
Job Responsibility
Develop, maintain and deliver a risk-based IMS audit and functional Annual Audit programme aligned to project priorities, certification requirements and regulatory expectations
Plan and conduct IMS audits, targeted interventions using interviews, document review, sampling, observation and testing of objective evidence
Assess whether IMS arrangements are not only documented, but are understood, implemented, controlled and effective in practice across the client organisation and key interfaces
Produce concise, factual and well-structured reports that clearly set out scope, evidence, findings, conclusions, risks, good practice and improvement opportunities
Embedding and strengthening Root Cause Analysis (RCA) initiatives by ensuring all actions from audits and oversight activities are tracked through to closure, with corrective actions verified as timely, proportionate, and demonstrably effective
Identify recurring weaknesses, emerging themes and systemic issues, and provide meaningful management information and trend analysis to support decision-making and organisational learning
Build strong and credible working relationships across all levels of the organisation while maintaining auditor independence and the confidence to challenge difficult auditees constructively
Support external audits, certification activity, and assurance reviews as required, and contribute to continual improvement of the Integrated Management System including supporting development of Annual Audit Programme
Requirements
Strong IMS audit, assurance or oversight capability within a regulated environment
Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex evidence into clear, balanced and defensible reports
Strong interviewing, questioning and listening skills, with the confidence to probe below the surface and test assumptions
Ability to analyse trends, assess significance and make evidence-based judgements
Good understanding of integrated management systems and standards including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 19443
Good working knowledge of ISO 19011 principles and modern audit practice
Credible stakeholder engagement skills, able to influence constructively without losing independence
Strong organisation, prioritisation and follow-through in a fast-paced changing environment
Degree qualified in engineering, science, quality, business management or another relevant discipline, or equivalent practical experience
Recognised Lead Auditor qualification in ISO 9001 or another relevant management system discipline
Experience of planning and delivering risk-based audits or assurance reviews
Experience of working within the UK regulatory environment or an equivalent highly regulated setting
Nice to have
Working knowledge of nuclear governance, nuclear safety culture and major project assurance expectations
Experience of management of change, non-conformance, action tracking or organisational learning processes
Experience of using assurance data, dashboards or trend reporting to support management decision-making
Awareness of IAEA, ONR, Environment Agency or equivalent regulatory frameworks
Experience of working across complex interfaces with contractors, suppliers and delivery partners
Lead Auditor qualifications in ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001 or ISO 19443
Experience within the nuclear sector or another high-hazard industry
Experience supporting certification, surveillance or external assurance activity
Experience of working with regulators, certification bodies or equivalent external stakeholders
Experience within large-scale infrastructure, construction or programme delivery environments