Technical Auditor[1146880]

Water Research Centre; Hounslow; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in the UK is seeking a proactive individual for a hybrid role based in Hounslow. The position involves driving approvals, conducting audits, and engaging with clients and suppliers in the water industry. Ideal candidates should have a background in mechanical or civil engineering and a full UK driving license. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £35,000 and a flexible benefits program including life assurance and discounted gym membership.

Benefits

Life assurance

Flexible benefits program

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Background in the water industry, civil engineering, or mechanical engineering is preferable.
• Experience in auditing, ideally to ISO 9001 standards.
• Strong stakeholder/client management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive approvals through internal processes by documenting relevant data.
• Support technical specialists in proposal creation for clients.
• Engage with Water Companies and suppliers to promote WRc Approved.
• Conduct audits nationally and internationally for testing and installation.
• Understand and address client needs in solution design.

Skills

Client management

Stakeholder engagement

Proactive approach

Business opportunity identification

Job description

Overview

This is a full time (37 hrs pw), hybrid role based at our office in Swindon. You will be required to come into the office on an adhoc basis, generally at least once a fortnight.

You must hold a full UK driving licence and be willing to travel. The role will involve travel across the UK and internationally.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive approvals through the internal processes, obtaining and documenting all relevant data from the suppliers to reduce the approval process time for the client.
• Act as a generalist to help support the technical specialist in creating proposals for clients.
• Speak with Water Companies and product suppliers to widen the knowledge and awareness of WRc Approved and the benefits this brings.
• Undertake, witness testing, manufacturing and installation audits both nationally and internationally.
• Understanding and addressing client needs when designing solutions, while ensuring they meet agreed standards and best practices.

Person Specification

• Background in the water industry, manufacturing, mechanical engineering, civil engineering or design engineering is preferable.
• Background in auditing is also preferable (ideally to ISO 9001).
• Motivated and proactive to drive approvals forward.
• Strong stakeholder / client management and engagement skills.
• Ability to identify business opportunities and build cross-functional teams to develop compelling value propositions.
• Full UK manual driving license with access to own vehicle.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £35,000 depending on experience
• Life assurance
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, health cash plan and discounted gym membership