Senior Lead Auditor

About the role

The Senior Lead Auditor will lead external audits in line with ISO standards, managing the full certification cycle for marine, oil and gas clients. Reporting to the Operations Lead UAE and Certification Manager, the role requires close collaboration with technical, sales and cross‑functional teams.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, conduct and close audits for IMS, QHSE and BCMS, ensuring all reports are submitted for technical approval.
• Coordinate with clients throughout the audit process, managing expectations, providing updates and handling non‑conformities.
• Maintain impartiality and avoid conflicts of interest while delivering audits with integrity.
• Manage technical queries, ensure report completeness and achieve high client satisfaction.
• Track audit schedules, adhere to HSE travel requirements and follow accreditation standards.

Required profile

• Minimum 10 years of experience auditing IMS/QHSE/BCMS for marine and oil & gas sectors.
• Qualified auditor for QHSE, BCM, ENMS and AMS (preferred).
• Fluency in English and Arabic.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
• Strong knowledge of ISO standards, accreditation requirements and client handling.

Required skills

• ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015/2026, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 22301:2019
• ISO 50001, ISO 55001, ITSMS, ISMS, PIMS
• Knowledge of ISO 17021, IAF and accreditation requirements
• NACE code classification and technical industry classification
• Microsoft Outlook, Office 365 (Word, Excel) and planning/scheduling software