Lead Auditor – Northern Ireland

Overview

As a Lead Auditor, you will plan and conduct management system audits to support certification services that meet client and accreditation requirements. You will perform on-site or desk-based audits, maintain strong client relationships, and deliver timely reports to support operations planning. Your role drives client satisfaction and compliance while you pursue ongoing professional development to keep auditor registrations current. This field-based role in Northern Ireland offers travel, a company car, and the chance to contribute to SGS’s quality and risk management impact.

Pay / Benefits

• Performance related bonus
• Private medical cover
• Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
• Generous annual leave
• Birthday day off
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute management system audits to meet client needs and accreditation standards
• Conduct on-site or desk-based audits following established procedures
• Maintain high service delivery and foster strong client relationships
• Provide accurate, timely reporting to support operations planning
• Enhance client satisfaction and ensure regulatory and standards compliance
• Maintain training records and ongoing professional development of auditor registrations
• Demonstrate knowledge of management system standards and auditing techniques
• Adapt audit approaches across varied industry sectors

Key requirements

• Lead Auditor in ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001
• NEBOSH General Certificate or Level 6 Diploma
• Experience with Quality, Health & Safety and/or Environmental management systems
• Strong knowledge of management system standards, compliance, and auditing techniques
• Diverse breadth of industry sector experience
• Valid UK driving licence

• customer focus
• attention to detail
• communication with clients
• ISO 9001 auditing
• ISO 14001 auditing
• ISO 45001 auditing

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