Team Leader, IMS

CARACAL; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 335,000 - 580,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE Group in Abu Dhabi is seeking an IMS Team Leader to drive the Integrated Management System across quality, health, safety, and environment. You will lead implementation, audits, and continual improvement, ensuring compliance with ISO standards and robust risk management.

The role requires a Diploma/Bachelor's in Engineering, Quality, or HSE and IRCA Lead Auditor certification, with 10+ years of IMS experience in manufacturing or engineering contexts.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, HSE, or related field.
• IRCA Lead Auditor certification in ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.
• Minimum 10 years of IMS, Quality, or HSE management experience in manufacturing/engineering.
• Strong knowledge of ISO management systems, auditing, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and maintenance of the Integrated Management System (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001).
• Plan and coordinate internal/external audits and management reviews.
• Monitor IMS performance, corrective actions, and continuous improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Auditing

Risk management

Education

Engineering/Quality/HSE degree

IRCA Lead Auditor certification (ISO 9001/14001/45001)

Job description

About EDGE Group

At EDGE, bold ideas are engineered into technologies that protect, improve, and save lives.

Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, EDGE is a leading advanced technology group working at the forefront of defence and emerging technologies. Spanning more than 35 specialised companies and multiple centres of excellence, we are purpose-built to move fast. Free from heavy legacy processes, we give our people the autonomy, accountability, and agility to bring breakthrough technologies from concept to reality.

Based in Abu Dhabi, a globally connected hub at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, EDGE is home to a truly multicultural community where bold ideas thrive, and the future is shaped.

Together, we are shaping the future.

External Job Description

As a Team Leader, IMS at CLA, EDGE Group, you will lead the development, implementation, and continual improvement of the Integrated Management System (IMS), including Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental management systems. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will ensure compliance with ISO standards, drive audit readiness, and promote a culture of continuous improvement across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and maintenance of the Integrated Management System (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001).
• Plan and coordinate internal and external audits, management reviews, and compliance activities.
• Monitor IMS performance, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, customer, and company QHSE requirements.
• Support risk management, process improvement, and sustainability initiatives.
• Provide guidance and training on IMS requirements and best practices.

Basic Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, HSE, or a related field.
• IRCA Lead Auditor certification in ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in IMS, Quality, or HSE management within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong knowledge of ISO management systems, auditing, and risk management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• OSH Practitioner certification or equivalent.
• Experience in the defense, aerospace, or manufacturing industry.
• Experience leading integrated management systems and continuous improvement programs.

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Why Choose EDGE?

Working at EDGE comes with a package that genuinely reflects how much we value our people. Salaries are highly competitive and tax-free and, depending on your role and seniority, benefits can include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and your dependants, and education allowances for your children.

But the real investment goes further than compensation. Through our own learning academy and digital learning platform, there are extensive opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career. Add to that the freedom to innovate, strong career guidance, and the chance to work alongside world-class talent from across the globe, and EDGE becomes a place where you can keep growing, keep learning, and keep turning bold ideas into something real.

Candidate Privacy & Equal Opportunity Statement

Any information you share as part of your EDGE candidate profile or job application will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy regulations.

EDGE is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workforce. We believe every individual deserves to be treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, and our employment decisions reflect that.

Competencies

Skills (Technical)

Adaptability

Disrupt and Challenge / Problem Solving

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Work Experience

Motivation for the job

Delivering High Quality Work

Risk assessment & reporting (Expert)