Regional HSEQ Compliance Auditor in England

As the Regional HSEQ Compliance Auditor, you will be responsible for undertaking & delivering the regional HSEQ compliance audit plans for the business. You will collectively undertake risk‑based audits to ensure HSEQ standards are being adhered to and provide assurance that contractual requirements are being met. In addition, you will support the Group Quality Manager during external HSEQ audits to maintain accreditations. This will involve auditing the onsite activities of the Network Plus Group, its subsidiary businesses, the regional depots and, in some cases, sub‑contractor activities. You will manage a non‑conformance database detailing findings from audits, including follow‑up and close‑out, and provide stakeholders with visibility of all non‑conformances and improvement opportunities. You will have a passion for ensuring exceptional levels of health, safety, quality and environmental standards, and an attention to detail to ensure audit reports are completed to a professional standard and are presentable to all stakeholders (internal & external).

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the Group Internal Audit Manager to develop, implement and monitor an effective regional assurance program covering risks detailed within the HSEQ Risk Register and ensuring compliance with Network Plus's safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Undertake HSEQ compliance audits in line with the group assurance programme, coordinating with auditees to ensure audits are undertaken on live worksites (worksites may be of short duration and may involve occasional night visits to traffic‑management activities).
• Undertake HSEQ compliance audits within our offices and depots, coordinating with auditees to ensure audits are undertaken with relevant personnel present.
• Support the Group Quality Manager in coordinating external audits, accreditation bodies and client audits.
• Provide a consistent approach to identifying non‑conformances and opportunities for improvement, and escalating areas of potential impact.
• Undertake audit close‑out meetings with auditees to support their understanding of findings, audit actions, closure plans and timescales.
• Provide regular data and management reports aligned with the governance structure on audit action management, and any learning from experience identified.
• Collate and provide audit‑closure evidence to the group as required.
• Drive the correct and safe behaviours on site and within the offices and depots.

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised Lead Auditor Qualification
• Recognised Internal Auditor Qualification
• ISO 45001, 14001 and 9001 awareness
• Working knowledge of SIPP and CDM
• Experience in a similar HSEQ auditor role
• Working knowledge of ISO 45001, 14001 & 90001
• Working knowledge of CDM requirements
• Demonstrable project management capability
• Proven experience of undertaking auditing activities within a utility/construction environment.
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Utilities experience
• Knowledge of NHSS (National Highways Sector Schemes)
• Knowledge of NERs, WIRs & GIRs schemes (Electricity, Water, Gas – industry regulatory schemes)
• HSEQ qualification e.g. NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent)
• Chartered Practitioner or working towards

We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package. Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We are Armed Forces‑friendly. We welcome applications from ex‑Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed‑forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners. We understand that privacy and the security of your personal information is extremely important. By applying for this role, you agree to the terms of our privacy policy.