PED Auditor

LRQA Group Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit and certification body is seeking an EC Directives Management Systems Auditor to verify and assess management systems across various EU Directives. This role requires a degree or equivalent experience, ISO 9001 Lead Auditor experience, and strong communication skills. The position is a full-time opportunity that offers a blend of remote work and travel across the UK. The ideal candidate will engage with clients, guide other auditors, and conduct audits focused on risk management, ensuring business-critical compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified or equivalent experience required.
• Experience in third-party auditing of management systems is preferred.
• Welding knowledge is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Verify management systems for clients across various EU Directives.
• Guide and develop other auditors.
• Conduct risk-focused audits and make certification decisions.

Skills

Recent third-party auditing

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor experience

Good communication skills

Ability to understand codes and standards

Client relationship management

Flexible and proactive attitude

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Full Time EC Directives Management Systems Auditor EC Directives

Job ID: 43081
Location: Birmingham : 1 Trinity Park : Bi
Position Category: Engineering
Position Type: Employee Regular
Nationwide - homebased with travel

About The Role

Clients in the Pressure Equipment and Pressure Equipment Assemblies sectors depend on LRQA to effectively audit their management systems and provide assurance of business‑critical compliance and risk management, using EU Directives such as the Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU. As a Lead Auditor with LRQA you will—alone or in a team—verify management systems across EU Directives and UK Regulations covering a wide spectrum of standards, as well as broaden your professional horizons. You will act as an expert and examine and assess the implementation of management systems for our clients around the country. You will undertake risk‑focused audits and make certification decisions yourself, guiding and developing other auditors, cultivating positive client relationships and proactively sharing feedback to improve service delivery. The role offers a healthy blend of travel and remote audits, and provides challenges and diverse people and technical issues.

Job Requirements

• Degree qualified or equivalent experience
• Recent third‑party auditing of management systems, preferably with another certification body
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor experience
• Experience undertaking Management System Audits for EC Directives such as the Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU and Transportable Pressure Equipment Directive 2010/35/EU
• Able to understand codes, standards, specifications and procedures
• Welding knowledge desirable
• Understanding of how to manage client relationships
• Good communication and decision‑making skills; deliver clear audit outcomes
• Complete audit reports effectively and efficiently
• Preparedness to travel when necessary
• Flexible and proactive attitude

Pre‑Employment Checks

All candidates will be subject to pre‑employment checks, including right to work, identification, verification of employment history, education and background checks, in accordance with local law and privacy regulations.

Diversity and Inclusion at LRQA

LRQA is committed to creating an inclusive culture and embracing diverse perspectives, supporting a safer, more secure and sustainable future for our clients and employees.