Lead Auditor - Construction

Cognibox; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading auditing firm is looking for a Lead Auditor in Liverpool to plan and conduct audits for clients in the construction and civil engineering sectors. You will assess compliance with ISO standards and produce audit reports. This role requires strong analytical and communication skills, along with hands-on experience in construction. The company offers a supportive environment with various benefits, including enhanced parental leave and a healthcare plan.

Benefits

Enhanced Parental Leave

Generous annual leave

Healthcare Plan

Annual Giving Day

Car Allowance

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Life Assurance

Rewards Program

LinkedIn Learning License

Qualifications

• You’ll bring hands-on experience from construction or civil engineering.
• Clear communication and strong analytical skills are essential.
• Comfortable with travel and holds a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct and lead third-party audits of management systems.
• Assess compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.
• Produce accurate, impartial audit reports.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with clients.

Skills

Hands-on experience in construction or civil engineering

Clear communication skills

Analytical skills

Report writing

Job description

Lead Auditor - Construction

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Liverpool, UK

Reporting To: Regional Operations Manager

Description

Empowering organisations to achieve their highest potential. At ISOQAR, we draw on our experience, knowledge, and ambition to empower organisations to achieve their highest potential. Through a portfolio of progressive solutions, we work with customers to strengthen their business through ISO certification, ISO training and consultancy, all delivered by our in‑house expertise.

Aligned with EA Code 28, this Lead Auditor role focuses on organisations within the construction and civil engineering sector. You’ll draw on your practical industry experience to audit clients across the built environment – including contractors, developers and utilities companies.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct and lead third‑party audits of management systems
• Assess compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards
• Gather objective evidence and produce accurate, impartial audit reports
• Build and maintain professional relationships with clients
• Host opening and closing meetings to communicate findings clearly
• Stay up to date with technical and sector developments
• Complete auditor training and achieve Lead Auditor qualification (supported by ISOQAR)

You’ll conduct independent audits of management systems against ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environmental) and ISO 45001 (Health & Safety) standards.

Your hands‑on experience in construction or engineering will help you understand how projects and sites operate day to day. You’ll use that knowledge to evaluate how organisations manage quality, safety and environmental performance across areas such as:

Scope of Audits

• Building construction – new builds, refurbishments, extensions, repairs and temporary works
• Civil engineering – roads, bridges, tunnels, railways, harbours and airfields
• Specialist trades – foundations, concrete, bricklaying, scaffolding, roofing and steel erection
• Building services – plumbing, HVAC, electrical and alarm systems, sprinklers and lifts
• Finishing trades – plastering, painting, tiling, glazing, insulation and carpentry
• Infrastructure and utilities – pipelines, sewerage, power distribution and irrigation
• Demolition and groundwork

No two audits are the same – you’ll gain exposure to a wide range of clients, projects and environments.

What you’ll need to be successful

You’ll bring hands‑on experience from construction or civil engineering and understand how sites and projects run day‑to‑day. Clear communication, good analytical skills and precise report writing are key, along with a professional and methodical approach.

You’ll also be comfortable with regional and national travel (including occasional overnight stays) and hold a full UK driving licence. Your integrity, technical knowledge and ability to deliver clear, high‑quality audit reports will help you thrive in this role.

What you'll get in return

We want you to be able to do your best work here. We emphasise providing many ways to support our team to do their best work, and below are some of the perks and benefits we offer:

Personal Health & Wellbeing / Benefits

• 🍼 Enhanced Parental Leave
• 🌴Generous annual leave
• 🏥 Healthcare Plan
• 💟 Annual Giving Day – an extra day to give back to yourself or your community
• 🚗 Car Allowance

Future Planning

• 💰 Pension scheme with employer contributions
• 🧬 Life Assurance – 3X base salary
• 💸 Rewards Program – access to discounts and cashback
• 🏫 LinkedIn Learning License for upskilling & development

Interested, but don’t feel you meet all the requirements?

We know that transferable skills and potential are just as valuable as experience. If you don’t meet every criterion but believe you have the aptitude and drive to succeed, we’d still love to hear from you. We’ll assess applications individually and consider whether we can provide the right support to help you develop and succeed in the role.

Bring Your Whole Self to Work.

ISOQAR is proudly an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring that no candidate is discriminated against because of gender identity and expression, race, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, colour, region, creed, national origin, or sex. We are dedicated to growing a diverse team while continuing to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe and empowered to be themselves.

What you can expect if you apply

• A response to your application within 15 working days
• An interview process consisting of:
  • An initial discovery call with the recruiter
  • A first stage interview via Microsoft Teams
  • Additional interview (likely face to face) with the stakeholders you’ll be working with closely in the role

We’re keen to ensure our hiring process allows you to be at your best, so if you need us to make any adjustments, please just let us know.