LEAD AUDITOR

Bureau Veritas | Marine & Offshore; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau Veritas | Marine & Offshore in Abu Dhabi seeks a Lead Auditor to oversee external audits aligned with IMS/QHSE/BCMS scopes. You will manage audits from planning through certificate issuance, ensuring impartiality and COI-free performance.

Fluency in English; Arabic is a plus. You will report to the Operations Lead UAE and Certification Manager, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet client needs and accreditation requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience executing, planning and completing audits for IMS/QHSE/BCMS in marine/oil & gas sectors.
• Fluent in English; Arabic knowledge is a plus.
• Qualified auditor for ISO standards and HSE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Audit planning, execution and report generation for certificate cycles.
• Client coordination and management with Certification Leadership.
• Maintain impartiality and COI-free auditing.
• Collaborate with Certification Manager, Technical Manager and Operations Lead.

Skills

External audits

QHSE

BCMS

EnMS/AMS

Arabic English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree / Master’s degree

Job description

Lead Auditor

Location: Abu Dhabi, Other/Not Applicable, AE

Type of contract: Permanent

Posting date: 27 Oct 2026

Job offer reference: 215858

Position Details

• Position: Lead Auditor
• Office / Department: Certification Department
• Reporting to: Operations Lead UAE and Certification manager

Key Working Relationship

• Certification Manager
• Technical Manager
• Operations Lead
• Other Sr. Lead auditors and auditors.
• Sales team, technical team, RCL, ICC & TIQ.
• BU Heads, cross functional teams (technical teams and other BUs)
• Customers / Clients / Project Management Consultants

Specialty

• External audits in accordance with ISO standards including Planning, Conducting, and Executing complete certificate cycle. Qualified auditor for
• QHSE
• BCMS
• EnMS and AMS (preferred)
• Fluency in English and Arabic Knowledge Added advantage

Education

• Bachelor’s degree / Master’s degree

Training

• ISO 9001:2015
• ISO 14001:2015/ 2026
• ISO 45001:2018
• ISO 22301:2019
• Client handling and customer service
• Preferred- ISO 50001, ISO 55001. ITSMS/ISMS/PIMS

Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in successfully Executing, planning and completing audits for IMS/ QHSE/ BCMS for marine, Oil and Gas clients.

Primary Functions

• Audit, Client management, required Certification activity (Opening, closing, completing report, submission to technical center for approval).
• Client coordination and managing key Client and organization.
• Other task Assigned by the Certification Leadership.
• Impartial and without any COI, covering the audits with integrity.

Client Relationship Management

• Team Player and engage all teams.
• Client Management During audit
• Manage client expectations and provide regular updates for audits, NCR Management and report completion.
• Manage Technical query and report completion as per the technical requirements
• Ensure high level of client satisfaction.

Business Requirements

• Conducting audit Impartially and without any COI, covering the audits with integrity.
• Following and Completing field and travel related HSE requirements.
• Conducting audits as per Accreditation and requirements
• Track, Manage and communicate the plan and schedules

Self Management

• Ability to work independently and manage client, management and Leadership skills for individual and team-based work
• Excellent time management to ensure timely deliverables.
• Self-motivated.
• Proactive problem-solving and decision-making capabilities

Customer Focus

• Deep comprehension of technical needs

HSE Requirements

• Complete the Regular Technical and HSE standard training and compliance to HSE requirements.
• Performance Monitoring

Continual Development

• OHSE awareness training, at least one IMS audit observation

KPI’s

• Audit completion, HSE Adherences, report completeness, defects etc

Monitored By

• Operations lead and Certification Manager

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