Job Description

Make your mark at BRE!

BRE is a world-leading global organisation for innovation, science and data in the built environment. For over 100 years, we have supported governments, businesses and industry with pioneering research, testing and expertise. We are focused on growth, scale and expanding our global impact with products, services, standards and qualifications that address the challenges of a changing world. Driven by our purpose of helping everyone, in every building, everywhere, we are creating a safer, more sustainable built environment for people and planet.

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

At BRE, we offer a competitive salary, reviewed annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial security, well-being, and career development.

Financial & Security Benefits

• Pension scheme – 5% employer-matched contribution

• Life assurance – 4x your basic salary

• Enhanced maternity package

Health & Wellbeing

• HealthPartners cashback scheme – Reclaim costs on prescriptions, physiotherapy, dental care, and more

• 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.

Our Recruitment Process

As part of our recruitment process we will be conducting 10-30 minute phone screening calls via an AI recruiter called Ryan with all shortlisted candidates. The information gathered from this screening will be used to help assess your suitability for the position.

Note to Employment Agencies

At BRE, we value the relationships we have built with our preferred recruitment partners. We do not accept unsolicited CVs from employment agencies. Any CVs submitted directly to a BRE employee or hiring manager without a signed BRE Employment Agency Agreement and an active engagement for the specific role will be considered unsolicited. In such cases, no fees will be payable should the candidate be hired through this or any other means.

Equal Opportunities Statement

BRE is an equal opportunities employer. We assess all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics.