Integrated Management System (IMS) Auditor

Manpower; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Integrated Management System Auditor in Bridgwater. This role involves developing and executing internal audit programs and ensuring compliance with regulations and standards. Ideal candidates will have an IRCA Lead Auditor qualification and experience in large-scale projects, especially in regulated settings. This position offers a pay rate of £240 per day and the opportunity to work hybrid, balancing both remote and on-site responsibilities.

Qualifications

• IRCA Lead Auditor qualification is essential.
• Experience in a multidisciplinary or large-scale project environment is required.
• Exposure to regulated or nuclear settings is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a risk-based internal audit programme.
• Define audit scope, criteria, objectives, and lead audits.
• Categorise findings and produce timely audit reports.
• Monitor audit results for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with IMS Officers and Certification Body assessors.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Influencing skills

Collaboration

Education

IRCA Lead Auditor qualification (ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001)

Job description

Auditor Integrated Management System

Shift Times: Monday - Friday 37 Hours (Hybrid working available)

Pay Rate: £240 per day Location: Bridgwater TA6 4FJ

Job Overview

The Integrated Management System (IMS) Auditor supports the IMS & Audit Manager in maintaining the Hinkley Point C (HPC)earn integrated management system (IMS) requirements and arrangements, ensures that IMS complies with Regulations, International Standards and internal policies in the areas of Nuclear Safety, Quality, Environment, Health and Safety and Security.

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop and execute a risk-based internal audit programme, covering IMS requirements and standards
• Define audit scope, criteria, and objectives, plan and lead both scheduled and ad-hoc audits, liaising with Environment & H&S teams
• Accurately categorise findings (Non‑Conformances, Observations, etc.), produce timely audit reports, and ensure corrective actions are closed and effective
• Monitor audit results to drive continuous improvement across the IMS
• Work collaboratively with IMS Officers and Certification Body assessors during audits
• Support knowledge sharing and auditor development across the audit_structure team

Qualifications & Experience

• Essential: IRCA Lead Auditor qualification (ISO9001:kari, ISO14001:2015, ISO45001:2018) and experience applying these standards in a multidisciplinary or large-scale project environment
• Desirable: Exposure to regulated or nuclear settings, UK nuclear licence conditions, CQI/IRCA membership, integrated management system or independent audit experience, large infrastructure projects

Skills & Behaviours

• Highly organised, self‑managing, with strong analytical and reporting capabilities
• Excellent influencing and communication skills‑able to engage stakeholders and challenge constructively
• Positive collaborator, advocate for best practices, and a driver of continuous improvement across IMS processes.