Lead Internal Auditor

📍 Location: Peterborough 2-3 days a week with hybrid working
📅 Contract Type: Permanent

Shape the Future of Project Adherence Across Our Region!

At Anglian Water’s @one Alliance, we are on a mission to create a sustainable and resilient future for water. With an ambitious £2.3 billion capital investment in AMP8, we are revolutionising infrastructure, sustainability, and digital transformation to protect the environment and support growing communities

Role Objective

As part of our expanding capital programme within the @one Alliance, we are introducing the Lead Auditor role to ensure the effective planning, execution, and delivery of internal audits across our operations. This role is critical in maintaining the integrity, efficiency, and regulatory compliance of our industry-leading water infrastructure projects.

Role Summary

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the most successful, award-winning, and progressive water sector capital delivery organisations. You’ll play a key role in ensuring compliance, risk management, and process improvements, working closely with key stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and best practice across the Alliance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Audit Planning & Management and System Improvements

✅ Develop an internal assurance planning and reporting process in line with ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 standards.
✅ Design and execute operational audits to ensure compliance with the Alliance Management System (AMS).
✅ Identify risks, recommend corrective actions, and drive operational efficiency.

2. Stakeholder & Team Leadership

✅ Lead and mentor the internal audit team, ensuring best practice is followed.
✅ Engage and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enhance the audit process.
✅ Act as the primary liaison with external auditors and certification bodies.
✅ Promote a culture of learning, transparency, and continuous improvement across the Alliance.

3. Performance Trending & Data Analytics

✅ Conduct macro-trend analysis of audit results to identify recurring issues and systemic risks.
✅ Utilise key tools such as AMS, Power BI, and data analytics platforms to track performance.
✅ Analyse KPIs to enhance processes and improve project execution.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

✅ Experience leading audits/audit teams, including 2nd or 3rd party audits

✅ Knowledge of quality audit processes in construction (ideally in the water industry)

✅ Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001

✅ Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001

✅ Lead Auditor Qualification

✅ Lead Auditor Qualification

✅ CSCS competence card

Skills

✅ Strong leadership and people management skills
✅ Open, honest, and clear communicator
✅ Ability to influence leaders, managers, and frontline workers
✅ Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills
✅ Active listening and ability to engage teams effectively
✅ High level of attention to detail and accuracy

Why Join Us?

At @one Alliance, you’ll be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team that is shaping the future of the UK’s water infrastructure. We offer a collaborative and innovative working environment, where your expertise will be valued and your ideas will drive meaningful change.

If you’re passionate about quality, compliance, and continuous improvement within a major infrastructure programme, we want to hear from you!

📢 Apply today and help us create a better future for the East of England!

Closing date: 14 March 2024