Role Summary
The Internal Audit & Compliance Manager is responsible for overseeing internal audit activities and ensuring robust financial, operational, and compliance controls across Tilbury Douglas’ functions, regions, and projects.
This role supports the Head of Audit, Risk and Compliance in delivering the internal audit strategy and shaping the wider assurance agenda. The postholder leads a blended team of three Regional Auditors and an Internal Audit & Compliance Lead (Central Functions).
They are accountable for delivering a risk-based internal audit plan and integrating insights from wider business assurance activities—such as Quality Consultant reviews and Quantity Surveyor-led peer reviews—to form a cohesive and intelligence-led assurance view.
The role works collaboratively with central functions, business units, and project teams to improve control effectiveness, strengthen compliance with ISO standards, and drive continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy
- Support delivery of the internal audit strategy, working closely with the Head of Audit, Risk and Compliance.
- Provide visible leadership to the internal audit team, ensuring clear accountability, consistency of approach, and professional development across four direct reports.
- Champion a culture of risk awareness, learning, and accountability.
Audit Delivery
- Lead the development and execution of the internal audit plan.
- Oversee audits of central functions (e.g. Finance, HR, Procurement, IT, Commercial).
- Direct and support regional auditors conducting project and field audits - some travel will be required/shadowing regional auditors
- Ensure alignment with ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001) and audit best practice.
- Embed a standardised, risk-based audit methodology across all audit activity.
- Track and report audit outcomes and follow-up actions to the Head of Audit, Risk and Compliance.
Integrated Assurance & Learning
- Consolidate assurance insights from internal audits, BSI audits, regional Quality Consultant reviews, and peer reviews by Quantity Surveyors.
- Identify recurring themes, control failures, and improvement opportunities across functions and regions.
- Translate audit and assurance outputs into actionable insights for governance and performance improvement.
Business Engagement & Impact
- Advise on control enhancements and process improvements.
- Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, financial systems and business operations.
- Coordinate external audit, analyse recommendations and lead improvement programmes.
- Act as an assurance partner to senior stakeholders, including project leads, commercial teams, and heads of function.
Reporting & Governance
- Produce high-quality reports, dashboards and thematic summaries for executive review.
- Contribute audit insights to management reviews, IMS improvement planning, and risk mitigation discussions.
- Support BSI certification and re-certification planning.
Knowledge/Skills/Experience
Education - Degree in Finance, Business, Audit, or related field
Experience - Internal Audit, compliance or risk (construction or infrastructure desirable, but not essential
Leadership - Demonstrated experience managing multi-site or matrix audit teams
Standards - Strong knowledge or ISO standards and internal control frameworks
Systems - Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with audit tracking or reporting tools desirable
Stakeholder Engagement - Skilled in working across functions, influencing at senior levels, and translating audit into action
Membership in relevant professional body - Desirable
Person Specification
- Strong technical and commercial acumen.
- Awareness of risk and mitigation strategies.
- Ability to work independently and within a team.
- High attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Proactive, improvement-focused and outcome-oriented
- Comfortable navigating matrix environments and managing across regions
- Demonstrated ability to lead with authority and empathy
What we can offer you
- Competitive salary
- Car Allowance
- 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)
- 3 additional long service days achieved after 3, 7 and 10 years
- Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)
- Life Assurance
- Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave
- 2 days volunteering opportunities
- Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Professional membership fees
- Perks at Work Employee discount scheme offering discounts on a range of categories such as electronics, home appliances, food & groceries, car buying, travel, fitness and more
- 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 are proud to announce that we have retained our Investors in Diversity Silver Award.
Please note that this role is subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance which includes identity, employment history, and criminal record checks.
Please note we do not have a sponsorship licence.
We look forward to receiving your application!
