Sub Contractor Assessor

Date: 13 Oct 2026

Location: Birmingham, GB

Company: LRQA

Job ID:44572
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Position Category:Assessors
Position Type:Contractor On Demand

Job Title: Lead Auditor – Aerospace – UK-wide

Our Business Assurance business is a recognised, world-leading professional assurance services organisation. We specialise in management systems compliance and expert advice across a broad spectrum of standards, schemes and business improvement services, including customised training and assurance.  
Our client base for aviation, space and defence includes prime OEMs and complete supply chain covering manufacturing, maintenance and distributors. 

The Role
We are looking for AS 91xx Management Systems Auditors to build positive relationships with clients, proactively sharing feedback and opportunities across the business to generate client satisfaction and ensure long term business growth.  You would act as assessment Team Leader, ensuring the delivery of all BA services, maintain high standards, taking responsibility for personal development, balancing work and life priorities whilst offering support to internal and external stakeholders.
We seek professionals from the aviation, space and defence industries, with strong sector knowledge and application, who have the ability to be trained as lead auditors.
We will consider candidates from most UK locations.

You will:

  • Undertake risk-focused audits and make important certification decisions against internationally-recognised management system standards.
  • Work independently, as part of a team or lead a team, ensuring that audits are completed within the agreed timescales.
  • Actively build strong and positive relationships with clients and stakeholders.
  • Maintain professional competence as appropriate to your role including keeping abreast of technical and other developments in own area of expertise.

You will need:

  • Substantial aviation, space and defence industry experience, preferably within a management systems environment.
  • Detailed understanding of the relevant regulatory framework within which the sector operates.
  • Understanding of and ability to apply the principles of client relationship management.
  • Effective communication skills, able to deliver clear audit outcomes.

At LRQA, we belive that as a leading Global Leading Assurance and Risk Management Service provider, our talented people are our risk management advantage.

We belive the best outcomes come from diverse perspectives, shared ambition and working together with integrity. That's how we buid a workplace where everyone can contribute, grow and thrive.

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