QEHS Lead Auditor

West Assured; Galway; On-site; EUR 83,000 - 152,000; Part time

Job summary

West Assured is seeking an experienced QEHS Lead Auditor to conduct independent third‑party certification audits against ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 as part of a subcontract arrangement.

The role requires independent work, regular travel, and the ability to engage with organisations of varying sizes. Strong audit planning, reporting, and CPD in approved standards are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading third‑party management-system audits.
• Ability to travel regularly and manage audit schedules independently.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead third‑party audits in line with West Assured procedures.
• Prepare audit plans and issue formal audit reports.
• Maintain audit diary, schedule, and evidence records.
• Coordinate with clients and ensure confidentiality and data security.
• Support competence interviews and refresher training as required.

Skills

Auditing

Quality management

Analytical thinking

Report writing

Tools

ISO 9001

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

Job description

Overview of Role

West Assured is seeking an experienced and technically capable QEHS Lead Auditor to undertake independent third-party management-system certification audits on a subcontract basis. The role will involve conducting certification audits against one or more of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems, ISO 14001 – Environmental Management Systems or ISO 45001– Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems.

The QEHS Lead Auditor will be responsible for planning, leading and reporting on certification audits across a wide range of industries. The role requires someone who is comfortable working independently, travelling regularly, engaging with organisations of different sizes and complexity, and communicating effectively with personnel at all levels - from operational employees and contractors to senior management and business owners.

The successful candidate will have an enquiring and analytical approach, strong technical judgement, excellent report‑writing skills and the ability to manage their own diary, travel arrangements, audit preparation and reporting deadlines.

Role Responsibilities

• Third Party Audit Delivery
• Conduct independent third-party certification audits in accordance with West Assured procedures, applicable management-system standards, accreditation requirements and relevant mandatory documents.
• Manage and maintain an accurate personal audit diary and provide West Assured with clear and current information regarding availability.
• Prepare and issue audit plans within the required timeframe and in accordance with West Assured procedures.
• Prepare accurate, concise, structured and professional audit reports using West Assured templates and systems.
• Review client correction, cause analysis and corrective-action evidence
• Use West Assured’s designated audit-management and information systems
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure client records are handled, retained and transmitted securely.
• Maintain an up-to-date audit log recording standards, audit types, sectors, audit days and role undertaken and maintain continuing professional development relevant to approved standards, technical sectors and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in competence interviews, witnessed audits, performance monitoring and other evaluation activities required by West Assured.
• Complete required refresher, transition and scheme-specific training.
• Cooperate with internal, INAB or other authorised witnessed-assessment activities where required.