Internal Auditor (ISO 9001)

NES Fircroft; Stafford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor in Stafford, UK, for a contract role focused on ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 standards within construction turnkey operations. You will execute internal audits, providing actionable business insights to enhance operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Quality Management or Engineering, significant experience in auditing, and deep expertise in ISO 9001 standards. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to work autonomously.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as an Auditor within construction, energy, or turnkey project management.
• Deep expertise in ISO 9001 standards and quality management systems.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Execute the established internal audit plan, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001.
• Identify opportunities for operational excellence.
• Prepare clear, concise audit reports for leadership.

Skills

Internal auditing

ISO 9001 compliance

Operational excellence

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quality Management, Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Role - Senior Internal Auditor (ISO 9001)

Location: Stafford, UK – Contract role (Inside IR35)

Responsibilities

• Senior-level Internal Auditor to join the client's project team. Execute the established internal audit plan, ensuring construction turnkey operations remain fully compliant with ISO 9001 standards.
• Serve as a strategic advisor who identifies opportunities for operational excellence rather than focusing solely on identifying non-conformities.
• Work closely with project managers and site leads to ensure processes add value and support the successful delivery of complex electrical infrastructure projects.
• Conduct thorough internal audits based on the established plan, focusing on ISO 9001 compliance within the project lifecycle.
• Translate audit findings into actionable business insights that drive efficiency and reduce operational risk in a construction/turnkey environment.
• Prepare clear, concise reports that provide value to leadership, focusing on constructive solutions rather than punitive findings.
• Act as a subject matter expert to guide team members through compliance challenges, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Ensure quality management practices are consistently applied across both administrative and field-based electrical project operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Significant experience as an Auditor within the construction, energy, or turnkey project management sector.
• Deep expertise in ISO 9001 standards and quality management systems.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision, possessing a high degree of professional maturity and a "value-add" mindset.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with diverse teams, from field personnel to executive management.