Lead Auditor - Construction Industry

Lead/Senior Auditor – Construction Sector

Home-based - Ideally located with good transport links to London and the South Coast

Are you an experienced professional from the construction or built environment sector with a strong background in quality, health & safety, and environmental management systems? Join LRQA, a global leader in assurance, and help shape the future of risk management and compliance.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Lead or Senior Auditor to join our dynamic Assessment team. This is a home-based role with a blended approach to auditing, combining remote work with regular client site visits. You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality audits, building strong client relationships, and supporting continuous improvement across the construction industry.

What We’re Looking For

We welcome candidates currently working in roles such as: Quality Manager, Quality Engineer, QHS/QHSE/SHEQ Manager, Quality Assurance Specialist, or similar.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in the construction or built environment sector.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards.
• Familiarity with National Highways Sector Schemes, sustainable procurement, or construction materials (desirable).
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Comfortable with regular travel and client-facing work.
• Ability to present findings to stakeholders at all levels

Why Join LRQA?

At LRQA, we’re committed to helping our clients manage risk and drive improvement. With operations in 150+ countries, 5,000+ colleagues, and 61,000+ clients, we’re a trusted name in assurance, certification, inspection, and training. You’ll be part of a world-class team, auditing across sectors like construction, engineering, aerospace, marine, IT, and government.

We’ll support your development with:

• Training to achieve Lead Auditor qualifications in ISO standards.
• Opportunities to pursue professional certifications.
• A well-established homeworking infrastructure and flexible working culture

Make a Difference

Your audits will help clients meet compliance goals, reduce risk, and improve performance. You’ll also identify areas for improvement and contribute to safer, more sustainable operations across the industry.

Ready to Apply?

If you have the relevant experience and are passionate about quality and compliance in the construction sector, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your CV today and take the next step in your auditing career with LRQA.