Internal Audit & Compliance Lead

Analyse Audits and Provide Support and Advise to Project, Business Unit and Functional teams

Responsible for planning and delivering a comprehensive internal audit programme to ensure effective coverage of Business Units within the assigned geographical area (Midlands and South East). There is approximately 50/60% travel. Overnight stay/travel is paid for in line with our expenses policy. The role will provide support and guidance to both office and project teams to strengthen compliance, driving commitment to the implementation and operation of the IMS (Integrated Management Systems). This includes ensuring adherence to all functional business areas and alignment with Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety, and Information Security standards.

• Regularly report business improvement from assurance and audit activity to include identification of best practice for sharing across the business.
• Liaise with project sites, regional offices and corporate services to programme audits in line with the audit programme and Business Management Systems requirements and ongoing prioritisation of the current risk areas to the operation of the Management Systems.
• Management and reporting of all audits in the Business Unit, Project, Office or Function.
• Verify close-out of Non-Conformity Reports (NCRs) when sufficient evidence has been received and reviewed.
• Conducting risk reviews applying qualitive scoring of risk
• Provide support and advise to Project, Business Unit and Functional teams to improve compliance and commitment to implementing and operating to the Business Management Systems by:
• Undertake Supply chain audits to key supply chain partners where the requirement is identified.
• Supporting elements of the Management Review meetings for Business Units in geographical area of operation through provision of materials to highlight audit trends, concerns and best practice and attendance at meetings where appropriate.
• Support Management Systems implementation and improvement projects and activities as required.
• Prepare and deliver the internal audit programme for Business Units in a geographical area of operation
• Discuss and agree corrective and preventative actions and Root Cause Analysis. (RCAs) with project and Business Unit and functional auditees.
• Share lessons and business improvements resulting from audits conducted to drive our continuous improvement culture.
• Supporting analysis of audit, NCR and RCA trends and themes including the effectiveness of corrective and preventative measures to prevent recurrence.
• Produce timely audit reports and findings in line with Tilbury Douglas audit process and systems.
• Support Pre-Qualification Questionnaire and Bid Submissions as required to support Business Unit work winning activity in Business Units in Business Units in geographical area of operation.
• Undertake effective, objective and consistent audits in accordance with the Guidance for Conducting Internal Audits of project sites, regional offices and functions covering:
• Assist and support incident investigation activities as required including in undertaking forensic audits where appropriate.

Please note that this role is subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance which includes identity, employment history, and criminal record checks.

• Strong technical acumen.
• Innovative problem-solving approach.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Recognized degree in a related field
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Awareness of risk and mitigation strategies.
• Awareness and engagement with Information Security Management certification and audits
• Excellent analytical, communication skills
• High attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Problem solving and decision making with a proactive and preventative approach
• 2- 4 years of experience in internal audit
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Analytical thinker
• Knowledge and understanding of ISO Compliance

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)
• Competitive salary (to be discussed on application)
• Professional membership fees
• 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Dental Insurance
• Retail vouchers/payroll giving/activity pass for top leisure attractions
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave
• Car allowance
• 2 days volunteering opportunities
• Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as:
• Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
• Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%
• Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner)
• Travel insurance
• Life Assurance