Aerospace Auditor

BSI; Portsmouth, Southampton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive bonus

Company car

27 days holiday (+5)

Private medical & dental insurance

Pension scheme

Lifestyle benefits

Job summary

BSI Aerospace invites an experienced Auditor to join our Global team on the South Coast, with Portsmouth as preferred location. You will audit client systems against ISO/EN standards and lead assessment teams when required, delivering valuable findings and recommendations.

The role requires at least 4 years in aerospace/defence auditing, fluent English, and willingness to travel across the UK. You’ll work to high professional standards and build lasting client relationships.

Qualifications

• 4+ years aerospace/space/defence auditing experience within the last 10 years.
• Proven management system auditing experience.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Assess client systems against BSI, ISO, and AS/EN requirements with value delivery.
• Prepare accurate assessment reports and clearly communicate findings and corrective actions.
• Recommend certification decisions (issue, re-issue, suspension, withdrawal) per policy.
• Plan, conduct, and deliver audits maintaining high standards.
• Provide meaningful client feedback with strong commercial understanding.
• Maintain professional, engaging approach in all assessments.
• Lead audit teams when required and ensure collaboration.
• Build relationships supporting long-term client satisfaction.
• Provide timely information to internal teams and maintain client records.

Skills

Aerospace auditing

ISO 9001

AS/EN 9100

Auditing experience

Travel readiness

Job description

We exist to create positive change for people and the planet. Join us and make a difference too!

Role: Aerospace Auditor

Location: South Coast, with Portsmouth as the preferred location. Southampton would also be considered.

Languages: Fluent English required

About The Role

BSI Aerospace team supports over 1700 clients globally. You know what excellence looks like in your sector (be it aerospace, space or defence), and you want to see it across your industry. As a BSI Auditor, you'll be part of enabling that. You’ll work with our clients to get to know their business whilst you audit their organisation or products against the relevant national and international management standards. Your audit will allow them to continually reassess and improve their business performance. It's a busy, but extremely rewarding role.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess client systems and processes against BSI, ISO, and AS/EN requirements, ensuring audits deliver real value.
• Prepare accurate, detailed assessment reports and clearly communicate findings and recommended corrective actions.
• Recommend certification decisions (issue, re‑issue, suspension, withdrawal) in line with BSI policies and timelines.
• Plan, conduct, and deliver audits professionally, maintaining BSI’s high standards across all interactions.
• Provide meaningful client feedback, demonstrating strong commercial and operational understanding.
• Maintain a consistent, professional, and engaging approach throughout all assessments.
• Lead assessment teams when required, ensuring effective planning and collaboration.
• Build strong relationships that support long‑term client satisfaction and business development.
• Provide timely information to internal teams and maintain accurate client records.

About You

Essential requirements:

• Minimum 4 years of aerospace, space, or defence industry experience within the last 10 years.
• Proven management system auditing experience.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS/EN 9100.
• Fluent in English.
• Willingness to travel frequently across the UK, including overnight stays.
• Strong integrity, professionalism, and customer focus.

Desirable Requirements

• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor qualification.
• AS/EN 9100 (AEA) Lead Auditor qualification or AATT course completion.
• Additional certifications such as AS/EN 9110 or AS/EN 9120.
• AEA authentication in the OASIS database.

What We Offer

In addition to your ongoing training and development, we also offer;

• incentive bonus,
• company car.
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays with the option to buy additional 5 days,
• private medical and dental insurance,
• excellent company-contributed pension scheme plus,
• a wide range of benefits which you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.

About Us

BSI is a business improvement and standards company and for over a century BSI has been recognized for having a positive impact on organizations and society, building trust and enhancing lives.

Today BSI partners with more than 77,500 clients in 195 countries and engages with a 15,000 strong global community of experts, industry and consumer groups, organizations and governments.

Utilizing its extensive expertise in key industry sectors - including automotive, aerospace, built environment, food and retail, and healthcare - BSI delivers on its purpose by helping its clients fulfil theirs.

Living by our core values of Client-Centricity, Agility, and Collaboration, BSI provides organizations with the confidence to grow by partnering with them to tackle society’s critical issues – from climate change to building trust in digital transformation and everything in between - to accelerate progress towards a better society and a sustainable world.

BSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.