Senior Internal Auditor

Shirley Parsons Ltd; Fetcham; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Shirley Parsons Ltd in the UK is seeking a Group Senior Internal Auditor for a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover within the Group Assurance function. You will plan and deliver audits across the organisation, review project controls and governance, and report findings to senior stakeholders.

Travel to UK project sites every 4–6 weeks is expected, with hybrid working options across South East/London offices and client sites.

Qualifications

• Experience auditing major construction, infrastructure or capital projects.
• Strong understanding of project controls and project delivery environments.
• Knowledge of commercial management, subcontractor controls and project governance.
• Experience engaging with senior stakeholders and project leadership teams.
• Desirable professional qualifications such as IIA, CIOB, RICS or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver operational and project-based internal audits across the organisation.
• Conduct reviews covering commercial, financial, contractual and project delivery controls.
• Assess project governance, programme management, subcontractor management and quality processes.
• Identify risks, control weaknesses and opportunities for improvement.
• Produce clear, concise and commercially focused audit reports.
• Present findings and recommendations to project teams and senior stakeholders.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the internal audit and assurance function.
• Support the implementation of a new enterprise-wide GRC platform.

Skills

Internal audit

Project controls

Stakeholder management

GRC platforms

Construction/Infrastructure knowledge

Education

IIA/CIOB/RICS qualification

Tools

GRC software

Job description

12-Month Fixed Term Contract

UK Wide / Hybrid Working

Up to 69,000 + 6,000 Car Allowance + Benefits

We're supporting a leading UK construction, property services and infrastructure organisation in the search for a Group Senior Internal Auditor to join their Group Assurance function on a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover contract.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver operational and project-based internal audits across the organisation
• Conduct reviews covering commercial, financial, contractual and project delivery controls
• Assess project governance, programme management, subcontractor management and quality processes
• Identify risks, control weaknesses and opportunities for improvement
• Produce clear, concise and commercially focused audit reports
• Present findings and recommendations to project teams and senior stakeholders
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the internal audit and assurance function
• Support the implementation of a new enterprise-wide GRC platform

Experience:

• Experience auditing or assuring major construction, infrastructure or capital projects
• Strong understanding of project controls and project delivery environments
• Knowledge of commercial management, subcontractor controls and project governance
• Experience engaging with senior stakeholders and project leadership teams
• Professional qualifications such as IIA, CIOB, RICS or equivalent - Desireable

The role offers flexibility on location, with access to offices in the South East and London. Travel to project sites across the UK will be required periodically, typically every 4-6 weeks.