About the role
Be part of this ‘once in a generation’ project that will deliver clean energy to 6 million homes for the next 60 years. Sizewell C will see the creation of a 3.2 Gigawatt nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast to provide reliable load low-carbon electricity.
The Civil Works Alliance is an extended delivery enterprise involving Sizewell C and three international construction companies: Balfour Beatty, Bouygues Travaux Publics and Laing O’Rourke.
We are more than just an alliance, we are bringing together a single delivery organisation with years of learning and experience from other major complex infrastructure programmes worldwide.
What you'll be doing
The IMS (Integrated Management System) Internal Audit Manager is responsible for planning, managing, and executing internal audits across the CWA to ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and applicable standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and other relevant frameworks). The role helps strengthen governance, risk management, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives by identifying gaps, evaluating controls, and driving corrective actions.
Principal Accountabilities, Activities and Decisions
Audit Planning and Execution
- Develop and maintain the annual IMS internal audit programme based on risk assessments and business priorities.
- Lead and coordinate internal audits across multiple sites, functions, and business processes.
- Ensure audits are conducted objectively, consistently, review evidence, assess compliance, and evaluate the effectiveness of management system controls.
Compliance and Governance
- Monitor compliance with applicable regulatory, customer, and certification requirements.
- Ensure adherence to IMS policies, procedures, and standards.
- Support external audits conducted by certification bodies, customers, or regulators.
Reporting and Corrective Actions
- Prepare clear audit reports highlighting findings, risks, root causes, and improvement opportunities.
- Track audit findings and corrective actions through to closure.
- Report audit results, trends, and risk exposures to senior management.
Continuous Improvement
- Promote a culture of continual improvement throughout the organization.
- Identify process optimization opportunities and best practices.
- Support management reviews and organizational improvement initiatives.
Who we're looking for
Knowledge & Skills
Proven experience planning, leading, and conducting internal audits within an Integrated Management System (IMS) environment, including assessing compliance with ISO standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies. Experienced in managing risk-based audit programmes, identifying non-conformities, performing root cause analysis, overseeing corrective actions through to closure, and producing clear audit reports. Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders and present audit findings, recommendations, and risk assessments to management.
Essential
- Certified Internal Auditor.
- Internal auditing principles, methodologies, and audit management.
- Root cause analysis and corrective action management.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Report writing and presentation skills.
- Stakeholder management and the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
- Planning, organization, and project management skills.
- Attention to detail and high levels of integrity and objectivity.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple audit activities simultaneously
Desirable
- Lead Auditor qualification in at least one applicable ISO standard (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001) or
- Experience supporting management plans, business processes, governance documentation, or operational manuals.
- Familiarity with document control systems, content management systems, or shared document repositories.
- Experience working in regulated, operational, or project-based environments.
- Basic understanding of process mapping, version control, and document lifecycle management.
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
Why join us?
As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:
- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…
About us
Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high-speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, we’re driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.
From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: [email protected]
Job Reference: BBUK20240
