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International Lead Auditor

Remote£42,000 – £47,000 per yearFull-time
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About the role

International Lead Auditor (Remote)

Make your mark at BRE!

Are you an experienced engineer, quality professional, or auditor looking for a role that combines technical expertise with international travel? As an International Lead Auditor, you'll play a key role in ensuring products and manufacturing processes meet recognised standards, helping clients maintain certification, improve quality, and build trust in their products worldwide.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected organisation where you'll gain exposure to a diverse range of industries, receive specialist training, and work with clients across the globe.

About the role

As an International Lead Auditor within BRE's Assurance team, you'll deliver management systems and Factory Production Control (FPC) audits that support product certification schemes across the built environment sector.

Working remotely and travelling extensively, you'll plan and conduct audits at client sites in the UK and internationally, assess compliance against ISO standards and certification requirements, document findings, and support clients through the certification process.

No two weeks are the same. You could be auditing electronics manufacturers, metalworking facilities, chemical production sites, or other manufacturing environments, helping organisations demonstrate compliance and maintain certification standards.

Key responsibilities

  • Plan, organise and deliver management systems and FPC audits for certification schemes.

  • Assess compliance against ISO standards, scheme requirements, and relevant industry criteria.

  • Produce clear, accurate audit reports and submit them within agreed timescales.

  • Review corrective actions and responses to non-conformities raised during audits.

  • Build professional relationships with clients while maintaining audit independence.

  • Manage your own audit schedule and travel arrangements to meet operational objectives.

  • Support the ongoing development of certification services and new customer engagements.

  • Represent BRE professionally during client visits, witnessed audits, and accreditation activities.

What we're looking for

We're keen to hear from candidates with a strong engineering, manufacturing, or quality management background who are comfortable working independently and engaging with a wide range of stakeholders.

You'll ideally have:

  • A background in engineering, quality management, manufacturing, or a related technical discipline.

  • Experience within manufacturing environments, particularly in areas such as electronics, chemicals, polymers, metalworking, or similar industries.

  • Knowledge of ISO management systems auditing, particularly ISO 9001.

  • Understanding of management system standards, Factory Production Control processes, and certification requirements.

  • Strong organisational, planning, and report-writing skills.

  • Excellent attention to detail and the ability to make balanced, evidence-based decisions.

  • Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word and Excel.

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

  • The ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team.

  • Willingness and ability to travel internationally for extended periods, sometimes for two weeks or more.

The following would be advantageous but are not essential:

  • Lead Auditor qualification.

  • ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 auditor qualifications.

  • Knowledge of BRE certification schemes, BS EN standards, or related industry requirements.

If you have the right technical foundation and are interested in developing your auditing career, we would encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every desirable requirement.

BRE Benefits

Financial & Security Benefits

  • Pension scheme – 5% employer-matched contribution

  • Life assurance – 4x your basic salary

  • Enhanced maternity package

Health & Wellbeing

  • Onsite facilities – Restaurant, nursery, and free parking, including at-cost EV charging points

Career Development

  • Learning & development – Free access to BRE Academy and our online learning platform

  • Professional membership reimbursement

For full details on our benefits, visit: BRE Employee Benefits

Work Location Options

Fully Remote – This role is fully remote, allowing you to work from anywhere in the UK. You will be required to attend our Watford office once per year.

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Department
Assurance - Audit
Locations
Watford
Remote status
Fully Remote
Yearly salary
£42,000 - £47,000
Employment type
Full-time