Job Title:

Senior Group Internal Auditor (Construction)

Location: Remote / Hybrid working (Anywhere in England)

Thorn Baker is seeking a skilled Senior Group Internal Auditor to join our award-winning house building company. With over 50 years of experience in the UK, we are committed to delivering the highest standards of design, construction, and service. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful and dynamic company.

What's in it for you:

• Highly competitive salary of up to £65,000
• Flexible remote or hybrid working options
• Company car or car allowance
• Fuel card
• Up to 12% annual bonus
• BUPA healthcare
• SAYE (Save As You Earn) - Bonus share save scheme
• Private pension scheme
• Additional benefits
• Industry-leading training and opportunities for career progression

Your Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular reviews of the Group's construction policies and procedural framework, making recommendations as needed to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and emerging best practises.
• Maintain a close working relationship with the Group Construction department and Independent Quality Controllers (IQCs) to understand the Group's construction practises and their operational implementation.
• Create an annual risk-based construction audit plan to provide assurance on:
• The effectiveness and consistency of the IQC inspection regime.
• The appropriateness of the construction quality culture within each operating company.
• Other areas of focus as defined by key stakeholders, including the Board and the Group Construction department.
• Execute the annual construction audit plan using a combination of desktop data reviews, structured interviews (remote and in person), and site inspections.
• Produce detailed management reports and information on the construction audit plan for inclusion in the Director of Internal Audit's overall reporting to the Audit & Risk Committee.
• Assist the Director of Internal Audit in handling whistleblowing investigations related to construction activities.
• Support the Director of Internal Audit in delivering any other audits or investigations related to construction.
• Provide advice, information, and training on audit findings as needed.

Required Skills:

• Previous experience in an audit or assurance-based role within the construction sector
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage time effectively, meet targets and deadlines, and work with minimal supervision.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

If you are interested in this role, please contact Lee at Thorn Baker on 07792381034 or email:
lee.spiers@thornbaker.co.uk