Role Summary

Responsible for planning and delivering a comprehensive internal audit programme to ensure effective coverage of Business Units within the assigned geographical area. The role will provide support and guidance to both office and project teams to strengthen compliance, driving commitment to the implementation and operation of the IMS (Integrated Management Systems).  This includes ensuring adherence to all functional business areas and alignment with Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety, and Information Security standards.

Key Responsibilities

Audit Planning

• Prepare and deliver the internal audit programme for Business Units in a geographical area of operation

• Liaise with project sites, regional offices and corporate services to programme audits in line with the audit programme and Business Management Systems requirements and ongoing prioritisation of the current risk areas to the operation of the Management Systems.
• Management and reporting of all audits in the Business Unit, Project, Office or Function.
• Share lessons and business improvements resulting from audits conducted to drive our continuous improvement culture.

Audit Delivery & Actions

• Undertake effective, objective and consistent audits in accordance with the Guidance for Conducting Internal Audits of project sites, regional offices and functions covering:
• Project Management
• Office Administration & Business Unit Management
• Functional Management
• Awareness and engagement with Information Security Management certification and audits
• Produce timely audit reports and findings in line with Tilbury Douglas audit process and systems.
• Discuss and agree corrective and preventative actions and Root Cause Analysis. (RCAs) with project and Business Unit and functional auditees.
• Verify close-out of Non-Conformity Reports (NCRs) when sufficient evidence has been received and reviewed.

Analyse Audits and Provide Support and Advise to Project, Business Unit and Functional teams

• Provide support and advise to Project, Business Unit and Functional teams to improve compliance and commitment to implementing and operating to the Business Management Systems by:
• Supporting analysis of audit, NCR and RCA trends and themes including the effectiveness of corrective and preventative measures to prevent recurrence.
• Supporting elements of the Management Review meetings for Business Units in geographical area of operation through provision of materials to highlight audit trends, concerns and best practice and attendance at meetings where appropriate.
• Regularly report business improvement from assurance and audit activity to include identification of best practice for sharing across the business.

Additional Duties

• Assist and support incident investigation activities as required including in undertaking forensic audits where appropriate.
• Undertake Supply chain audits to key supply chain partners where the requirement is identified.
• Support Pre-Qualification Questionnaire and Bid Submissions as required to support Business Unit work winning activity in Business Units in Business Units in geographical area of operation.
• Support Management Systems implementation and improvement projects and activities as required.

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

• Recognized degree in a related field
• Knowledge and understanding of ISO Compliance
• Conducting risk reviews applying qualitive scoring of risk
• Analytical thinker
• 2- 4 years of experience in internal audit
• Excellent analytical, communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. 

Person Specification

• Strong technical acumen. 
• Awareness of risk and mitigation strategies. 
• Ability to work independently and within a team. 
• Problem solving and decision making with a proactive and preventative approach
• High attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines. 
• Excellent communication and presentation skills. 
• Innovative problem-solving approach. 

What we can offer you 

• Competitive salary (to be discussed on application)
• Car allowance
• 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)
• Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)
• Life Assurance
• Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%
• 2 days volunteering opportunities
• Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave
• Employee Assistance Programme 
• Professional membership fees
• Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as:
• Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner)
• Dental Insurance
• Travel insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Retail vouchers/payroll giving/activity pass for top leisure attractions

Who we are 

Tilbury Douglas is a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company. We deliver vital projects across a range of sectors including health, education, highways, justice, defence, aviation, water and environment. 

It is our people who make Tilbury Douglas a success.  We believe our inclusive culture encourages new ways of thinking, enabling us to innovate whilst remaining resilient. We value and celebrate all individual differences and look forward to receiving your application,  We have now achieved our IiD status.

Please note we do not have a sponsorship licence.

Please note that this role is subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance which includes identity, employment history, and criminal record checks. 

We look forward to receiving your application!