Nuclear Quality Assurance Lead Auditor

ALTEN Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle & Tech Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Life insurance & Pension Scheme

Social atmosphere, team buildings

Flexible working (role dependent)

Job summary

ALTEN Group is seeking a Lead Auditor/Assurance Specialist to deliver risk-based audits across complex programmes in a highly regulated environment. Plan, lead, and report audits, assess compliance with management system standards, and drive continual improvement with stakeholders.

You will engage regulators, certification bodies and internal teams to ensure findings are properly addressed, supporting certification and external assurance activities as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or equivalent military experience.
• Recognised IRCA Lead Auditor qualification in ISO 9001.
• Proven experience planning and delivering risk-based audits.
• Experience in UK regulatory environment or another highly regulated industry.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver risk-based audits and assurance reviews.
• Evaluate compliance with management system standards and regulatory requirements.
• Produce clear audit reports, findings and recommendations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and assurance programmes.
• Engage with regulators, certification bodies and external partners.
• Monitor corrective actions and verify close-out of findings.
• Contribute to certification, surveillance and external assurance activities as required.

Skills

Auditing principles

Risk-based auditing

Regulatory understanding

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Education

Engineering degree

Military experience

Job description

ALTEN Group is seeking a Lead Auditor/Assurance Specialist to deliver risk-based audits across complex programmes in a highly regulated environment. Plan, lead, and report audits, assess compliance with management system standards, and drive continual improvement with stakeholders.

You will engage regulators, certification bodies and internal teams to ensure findings are properly addressed, supporting certification and external assurance activities as needed.