IMS Lead Auditor

Job ID:43805
Location:Do Not Use 
Position Category:Assessors
Position Type:Employee Regular

Role Purpose

The Senior Lead Auditor is responsible for planning, executing, and reporting on audits in compliance with international standards. This role ensures that organizational processes meet quality, environmental, and occupational health & safety requirements, with a strong focus on risk management and continual improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and conduct third-party audits in accordance with ISO standards.
• Develop audit plans, checklists, and reports ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Assess organizational adherence to ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety).
• Identify non-conformities, recommend corrective actions, and verify implementation.
• Provide guidance and training to internal teams on compliance and best practices.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards.

What You’ll Bring:

Mandatory:

• Certified Lead Auditor for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.
• Proven experience conducting third-party audits.

Preferred:

• Background in the mining industry or similar heavy industrial sectors.
• Certified Lead Auditor for Energy, ISO 14064/verifier
• Strong understanding of risk-based auditing and integrated management systems.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and report-writing abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple audits and deadlines effectively.
• High attention to detail and integrity in compliance processes.

Who are LRQA?

LRQA is a leading global assurance partner, combining deep industry expertise with innovative solutions to help organizations manage risk, improve performance, and drive sustainable growth.

Operating in over 50 countries with a team of 2,500+ professionals, we support more than 60,000 clients worldwide through assurance, certification, cybersecurity, inspection, and training services. Our purpose is simple: to help businesses build a safer, more secure, and more sustainable future.

What We Offer:

Join a global team where your expertise is valued and your development is supported. We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth, flexible working arrangements where applicable, a competitive salary aligned with the market, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Pre-Employment Checks 

If you are successful in securing a role with us, we may carry out pre-employment checks, as permitted by local law, including verification of identity, right to work, employment history, education, and criminal records where applicable.

These checks are conducted by our trusted screening partner, Cfirst, in compliance with applicable data protection laws. Any personal data collected will be used solely for recruitment purposes, stored securely, and retained only as required.

For questions about the screening process, contact Onboarding@lrqa.com , For queries regarding your personal data, contact dataprotection@lrqa.com