Operational Auditor

Balfour Beatty are looking for an Operational Auditor to join our Enabling Functions team based in Derby covering our audit requirements for the UK.

Balfour Beatty Group Enabling Functions teams are Legal, Finance, IT and Procurement, Communications, Health Safety and Environment, HR and Sustainability. Together, they support delivery of our Build to Last strategy whilst improving efficiencies and standardising our approach, systems and processes.

As an Operational Auditor you will conduct operational audits in line with the UK operational audit programme and to ensure the timely delivery of audits and effective management of corrective actions.

What you'll be doing

• Assist in the support of external certifications


• Delivery of part of the UK Operational Audit programme and process


• Conduct effective operational audits, deemed to be value adding to the UK Business


• Identifying nonconformities against UK BMS requirements and areas of risk / opportunity


• Monitoring and management of audit findings and corrective actions


• Production of appropriate reports


• Assist in the support of associated Supplier Audit programmes


• Ensure that Balfour Beattys Code of Conduct is thoroughly understood, adhered to and promoted across the business to ensure safe, compliant and consistent working practice.


• Challenge the content of the UK BMS for effectiveness, governance and control.


• Challenge the business to validate UK BMS compliance. Identify risk opportunities, nonconforming practice and opportunities for continual improvements.


• To operate in an open and even handed manner with all personnel across the business. Treat all with courtesy and respect, as equals and embracing differences.


• To productively contribute to teamwork and cross functional working.


• To listen to each other and share knowledge enabling us to willingly combine expertise across the business with our clients and supply chain.


• Behave with integrity and professionalism at all times. To always do what is right.


• To take personal responsibility and accountability for actions, constantly striving to improve and exceed expectations to ensure compliance requirements are never compromised.
  
  The following qualities/experience are essential:


• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion, using a high level of integrity


• Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written) in an objective manner


• Ability to gather, analyse and evaluate facts


• Makes appropriate judgements, and act accordingly without undue delay


• Delivers accurate work, pays attention to detail and sees thing through to completion


• Strong organisational, time management and workload prioritisation skills


• Fully proficient user of modern office computer systems and technology, including MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint


• Holds a full, clean driving licence.


The following qualities/experience are desirable:

• Prior operational experience in construction and/or manufacturing environments


• Is able to work within a multi-discipline team


• Able to build strong relationships with delivery teams and stakeholders.


• Lead Auditor trained and has delivered internal and external audits


• Experience in Quality Management


• Experience or awareness of Health & Safety and/or environmental legislation and controls


• Experience in investigations and/or aspects of Root Cause Analysis


• Knowledge of ISO standards and associated industry requirements for HSEQS
  
  Balfour Beatty Group Enabling Functions are Legal, Finance, IT and Procurement, Communications, Health Safety and Environment, HR and Sustainability. Together, they support delivery of our Build to Last strategy whilst improving efficiencies and standardising our approach, systems and processes., At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
  
  As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasnt rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package thats right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:


• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.


• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)


• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave


• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more