Quality Auditor - Nuclear

Company Description

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.

Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.

Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!

Job Description

Are you an experienced auditor looking to make an impact in a highly regulated environment? We are seeking a skilled Lead Auditor / Assurance Specialist to support the delivery of risk-based audit and assurance activities across complex programmes and operations.

You will be responsible for planning, leading and delivering audits and assurance reviews, assessing compliance against management system requirements, regulatory expectations and organisational standards. Working with a wide range of stakeholders, you will help identify risks, drive continual improvement and provide independent assurance on business performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver risk-based audits and assurance reviews.
• Evaluate compliance with management system standards, regulatory requirements and internal controls.
• Produce clear audit reports, findings and recommendations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and assurance programmes.
• Engage effectively with internal stakeholders, regulators, certification bodies and external partners.
• Monitor corrective actions and verify effective close-out of findings.
• Contribute to certification, surveillance and external assurance activities where required.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Strong knowledge of auditing principles, risk-based auditing methodologies and assurance processes.
• Ability to interpret and assess compliance against management system standards, including ISO 9001 and related frameworks.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify risks, trends and improvement opportunities.
• Strong report writing skills, with the ability to communicate findings and recommendations clearly and objectively.
• Effective stakeholder management and interpersonal skills, with experience engaging at all levels of an organisation.
• Ability to challenge constructively and influence positive change in a professional manner.
• Sound understanding of regulatory requirements and governance frameworks within highly regulated environments.
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple audits and priorities simultaneously.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.
• Recognised IRCA Lead Auditor qualification in ISO 9001 or another relevant management system discipline.
• Proven experience planning and delivering risk-based audits or assurance reviews.
• Experience working within the UK regulatory environment or another highly regulated industry.

Desirable Skills:

• Lead Auditor qualifications in ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001 and/or ISO 19443.
• Experience within the nuclear sector or another high-hazard industry.
• Experience supporting certification, surveillance or external assurance activities.
• Experience working with regulators, certification bodies or equivalent external stakeholders.
• Experience within large-scale infrastructure, construction or programme delivery environments.

Additional Information

Why join us? 

We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.

At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.

Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.

In short you get: 

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style 
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle & Tech Scheme 
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes. 

ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. 

This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.