IMS Internal Audit Manager in Brightwell

What will you do?

The IMS (Integrated Management System) Internal Audit Manager is responsible for planning, managing, and executing internal audits across the CWA to ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and applicable standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and other relevant frameworks). The role helps strengthen governance, risk management, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives by identifying gaps, evaluating controls, and driving corrective actions.

Principal Accountabilities, Activities and Decisions

Audit Planning and Execution

Develop and maintain the annual IMS internal audit programme based on risk assessments and business priorities. Lead and coordinate internal audits across multiple sites, functions, and business processes. Ensure audits are conducted objectively, consistently, review evidence, assess compliance, and evaluate the effectiveness of management system controls.

Compliance and Governance

Monitor compliance with applicable regulatory, customer, and certification requirements. Ensure adherence to IMS policies, procedures, and standards. Support external audits conducted by certification bodies, customers, or regulators.

Reporting and Corrective Actions

Prepare clear audit reports highlighting findings, risks, root causes, and improvement opportunities. Track audit findings and corrective actions through to closure. Report audit results, trends, and risk exposures to senior management.

Continuous Improvement

Promote a culture of continual improvement throughout the organization. Identify process optimization opportunities and best practices. Support management reviews and organizational improvement initiatives.

What are we looking for?

Knowledge & Skills

• Proven experience planning, leading, and conducting internal audits within an Integrated Management System (IMS) environment, including assessing compliance with ISO standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
• Experience in managing risk-based audit programmes, identifying non-conformities, performing root cause analysis, overseeing corrective actions through to closure, and producing clear audit reports.
• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders and present audit findings, recommendations, and risk assessments to management.
• Certified Internal Auditor.
• Internal auditing principles, methodologies, and audit management.
• Root cause analysis and corrective action management.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Report writing and presentation skills.
• Stakeholder management and the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
• Planning, organization, and project management skills.
• Attention to detail and high levels of integrity and objectivity.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple audit activities simultaneously.

Desirable

• Lead Auditor qualification in at least one applicable ISO standard (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001).
• Experience supporting management plans, business processes, governance documentation, or operational manuals.
• Familiarity with document control systems, content management systems, or shared document repositories.
• Experience working in regulated, operational, or project-based environments.
• Basic understanding of process mapping, version control, and document lifecycle management.

What we will offer you?

The CWA is a single delivery organisation made up of the client (Sizewell C) and three parent companies – Balfour Beatty, Bouygues and Laing O'Rourke – which offer industry‑leading packages including market‑leading salaries, generous annual leave entitlements, pension scheme and other flexible benefits.

About Us

The CWA celebrates the creativity and innovation that comes from a diverse workforce, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds especially those from under‑represented communities. Our project is built on five core values: Humility, Positivity, Respect, Solidarity, and Clarity. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief, marital status, or maternity. We are committed to protecting your privacy.