Assurance Advisor

Atkinsréalis

The Role

Overview

Conduct internal ISO 27001/9001 audits and drive quality improvements.

Key Responsibilities

  • audit planning
  • audit execution
  • risk audits
  • root cause
  • data presentation
  • auditor coaching

Tasks

-Participate in internal improvement projects associated with audit findings, management review and business change as directed by the UK and Ireland Operations and Improvements Manager. -Promote and help embed a strong quality culture within AtkinsRéalis. -Provide enhanced understanding of the Management System to Auditees. -Interpret and present audit reports to management when required. -Supporting an auditee on the close out of findings. -Present data in both a written and presentation form to various levels of management. -They must ensure audits, within their responsibility, are appropriately planned, executed and findings are documented and closed out. -Follow internal Assurance (including Quality and Security) audit procedures for audit planning, delivery and follow-up. -To lead where required or support the delivery of Root Cause Analysis. -Participate and contribute to the UKI Operations Team Operations Plan. -Provide professional quality advice to support the business in delivering excellence. -Accountable for confidential treatment of records and information they have access to as part of their role as auditor. -They are an integral part of the AtkinsRéalis Audit Program and are expected to highlight service improvements and inform improved processes to enable better business performance. -They are responsible for ensuring audits are conducted in line with AtkinsRéalis Audit Procedure and Management Systems and supporting teams through external audits by 3rd parties including accredited bodies and clients. -Delivering green, amber and red risk audits, process audits, and verification audits within defined key performance targets, set by the UK and Ireland Operations and Improvements Manager. -Checking the audits of other Assurance Team auditors. -Act as a mentor and coach to developing Internal Auditors.

Requirements

  • audit experience
  • iso auditing
  • audit certified
  • root cause
  • bachelor's
  • communication

What You Bring

-Must possess experience of conducting audits on consultancy and design projects preferably in an Engineering Consultancy environment. -Excellent communicator, able to quickly build strong relationship and trust. -Eye for detail, able to structure reports to meet business needs and clearly able to prioritise and present conclusions in a compelling way. -Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, facilities management, Construction Management, Business Management, Engineering or Technical field required plus auditing experience in delivery, check and review. Master’s degree preferred. -Must possess knowledge and experience of auditing to a management system, aligned to ISO standards. -Organised, articulate and analytical. -Able to actively listen and build on a conversation using sound question techniques. -Able to process large volumes of information, identify and differentiate critical information. -Must hold a recognized, external audit qualification/certification, aligned to Internal auditing, ISO 27001 and or ISO 9001. -Experience in using problem-solving / root cause analysis techniques, i.e., 8D, 5 why. -A strong relationship builder, able to influence, at all levels, to ensure business engagement and support in implementing improvements.

The Company

About Atkinsréalis

-Its tech‑forward Richland Technology Center supports robotics, digital and net‑zero innovation in energy and cleanup. -A nuclear engineering pioneer, it’s the owner’s engineer for U.S. small modular reactor projects and refurbishments. -A trusted tolls and highway consultant, it supports major state DOTs.

Sector Specialisms

Water

Environment

Education

Aerospace

Security

Defence

Communications

Infrastructure

Transportation

Buildings

Nuclear

Energy

Security Clearance

-may require security clearance; vetting by uksv and may need proof of 5 years uk residency.