Lead Auditor
Core
Provide independent, objective assurance on the adequacy, implementation, and effectiveness of a major nuclear project's Integrated Management System (IMS) and governance arrangements.
Role type
Senior IC Lead Auditor (Nuclear/Regulated Projects)
Builds
Risk-based IMS audit programmes, audit reports, and verified corrective actions for a major nuclear engineering project.
Domain
Nuclear engineering, regulated project management, Integrated Management Systems (ISO standards)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Integrated Management Systems (IMS) audit expertise, ISO 9001/14001/45001/19443 knowledge, ISO 19011 principles, risk-based auditing, root cause analysis, evidence-based judgement, stakeholder engagement, report writing
Preferred skills
Nuclear governance and safety culture knowledge, management of change processes, assurance data dashboard usage, regulatory framework awareness (IAEA/ONR)
Technologies
ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 19443, ISO 19011
Responsibilities
Develop and deliver a risk-based IMS Annual Audit Programme; Plan and conduct IMS audits using interviews, document reviews, and sampling; Evaluate IMS implementation and effectiveness across the organization; Produce clear audit reports covering findings and improvement opportunities; Verify action close-out and strengthen Root Cause Analysis; Identify trends and systemic weaknesses to support decision-making; Support external audits and certification activities.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC