IMS Lead Auditor

See Engineering; Dubai; On-site; AED 320,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

SEE Engineering seeks an experienced IMS Lead Auditor to strengthen governance and compliance of the Integrated Management System. You will plan and conduct internal audits, monitor UAE regulatory alignment, identify gaps, and drive timely corrective actions across departments and projects.

Ideal candidates have 8–10 years of IMS or QHSE experience, a relevant degree, and certification as an IMS Lead Auditor.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Engineering, Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety, or a related field.
• Certified IMS Lead Auditor in ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 (mandatory).
• 8–10 years IMS or QHSE experience, including ISO audits, compliance, risk management, and corrective actions.
• Experience in the construction industry is preferred.
• UAE experience and familiarity with local regulatory and authority requirements is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the annual internal audit programme covering ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 requirements.
• Plan, conduct, and report on internal audits across departments, functions, and project sites.
• Monitor compliance with the IMS, ISO standards, and applicable UAE legal and regulatory requirements.
• Identify non-conformities, gaps, and improvement opportunities, and present findings clearly to process owners and management.
• Support process owners in root cause analysis and the development of effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Track corrective actions through to closure and verify their effectiveness.
• Support audit readiness for external certification, surveillance, and client audits.
• Prepare inputs and reports for management review meetings.
• Support risk-based thinking, including the review of risk and opportunity registers, aspect and impact assessments, and hazard identification and risk assessments.
• Review and support the maintenance of IMS documentation, including policies, procedures, and forms.
• Promote IMS awareness and provide training to staff on audit requirements and system implementation.
• Contribute to the continual improvement and effective implementation of the Integrated Management System.

Skills

Auditing

ISO 9001/14001/45001

Risk management

Root cause analysis

Communication

Site/audit planning

Education

Engineering / Quality / EHS degree or diploma

Certified IMS Lead Auditor (ISO 9001/14001/45001)

Job description

SEE Engineering is seeking an experienced IMS Lead Auditor to join our QHSE – IMS department. The role is responsible for strengthening the company's Integrated Management System (IMS) governance, compliance, and continual improvement by planning and conducting internal audits, monitoring compliance with ISO and applicable regulatory requirements, identifying gaps, and driving timely corrective actions across departments and projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the annual internal audit programme covering ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 requirements.
• Plan, conduct, and report on internal audits across departments, functions, and project sites.
• Monitor compliance with the IMS, ISO standards, and applicable UAE legal and regulatory requirements.
• Identify non-conformities, gaps, and improvement opportunities, and present findings clearly to process owners and management.
• Support process owners in root cause analysis and the development of effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Track corrective actions through to closure and verify their effectiveness.
• Support audit readiness for external certification, surveillance, and client audits.
• Prepare inputs and reports for management review meetings.
• Support risk-based thinking, including the review of risk and opportunity registers, aspect and impact assessments, and hazard identification and risk assessments.
• Review and support the maintenance of IMS documentation, including policies, procedures, and forms.
• Promote IMS awareness and provide training to staff on audit requirements and system implementation.
• Contribute to the continual improvement and effective implementation of the Integrated Management System.

Required Skills and Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 requirements and their integration.
• Strong auditing skills, including audit planning, evidence gathering, objective evaluation, and reporting.
• Sound understanding of compliance monitoring, risk management, and corrective action processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with management, project teams, and site staff.
• Integrity, independence, and professional judgment.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple audits and deadlines.

Education and Experience

• Degree or diploma in Engineering, Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety, or a related field.
• Certified IMS Lead Auditor in ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 (mandatory).
• 8 to 10 years of IMS or QHSE experience, including ISO audits, compliance, risk management, and corrective actions.
• Experience in the construction industry is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• UAE experience and familiarity with local regulatory and authority requirements.
• Experience supporting external certification and surveillance audits.
• Experience auditing project sites, subcontractors, or suppliers.

This role combines office-based work with regular visits to project sites to conduct audits and verify compliance. It involves close collaboration with department heads, project teams, and management, and requires the ability to work with diverse nationalities and organizational cultures and to manage priorities under tight deadlines.