Make your mark at BRE
Join BRE as a Senior Internal Auditor and play a vital role in building stronger governance, sharper risk management, and a culture of accountability across the organisation.
In this role, you'll deliver end-to-end audits, provide independent assurance to our Board and senior leaders, and act as a trusted advisor who can turn findings into real improvements. It's a chance to use your expertise to influence decisions at the highest level while building strong relationships across a £70m organisation driving change in the built environment.
Help BRE make buildings safer and more sustainable
BRE aims to be the world's leading innovation, science and data hub for the built environment. For more than a century, we have provided government and industry with cutting-edge research and testing. Join us to help deliver products, advice, services, standards and qualifications used around the globe to make buildings better for people and the environment. Through science-led solutions to urgent challenges, we will build a thriving and sustainable world.
Your role at BRE
Deliver independent, end-to-end internal audits in line with the approved audit plan, from scoping through to reporting and action tracking.
Provide high-quality, timely assurance to the Executive, Trust, Board, and Risk & Audit Committee on the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal controls.
Critically evaluate business processes, systems, and strategies, and recommend improvements that are relevant, reliable, and cost-effective.
Build strong working relationships with managers and Heads of Departments, acting as a trusted advisor while maintaining professional independence.
Produce clear, insightful audit reports that highlight risks, control gaps, and practical recommendations.
Monitor the implementation of agreed management actions and follow up to ensure improvements are embedded.
Contribute to shaping a stronger risk and control culture across the business through constructive engagement and clear communication.
Uphold internal audit standards, ethical guidelines, and independence at all times.
What we are looking for:
Essential
Substantial experience in external or internal audit, with responsibility for the full audit cycle (scoping, delivery, reporting, and action tracking).
Comprehensive knowledge of governance, risk management, and the role of internal audit.
The ability to critically appraise business processes, systems, and strategies, and to make practical, value-adding recommendations.
A relevant professional qualification such as CIA, ACCA, CIMA (or equivalent).
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence effectively while maintaining independence.
Proven experience of managing audit assignments independently from start to finish.
Desirable
Familiarity with Agresso and D365 ERP systems.
Experience of providing assurance over organisational change programmes.
Knowledge of the UK construction sector.
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
Hybrid – This role offers a mix of home and office working. You will need to be within commuting distance of our Watford office, as you will be expected to attend in person (2 times per Week).
Our Recruitment Process
Online Assessment
Shortly after you apply (within approximately 10 minutes), you'll receive a link to complete an online assessment. This takes around 20 minutes and helps us better understand your skills and suitability.
Candidate Review – W/C 6th October
Our specialist hiring team will review all applications and shortlist candidates. We'll then update you on the outcome of your application.
First Stage Interviews – W/C 13th October
If shortlisted, we will invite you to a virtual or in-person interview.
Second Stage Interviews – 21st - 24th October
If successful in the first stage, you will be invited to a virtual or in-person second-stage interview.
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.
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Department
Finance and Operations
Locations
Watford
Remote status
Hybrid
Yearly salary
£55,000 - £60,000
Employment type
Contract
Contract duration (months)
9
FTC
9 Months
About BRE
BRE contributes to a thriving and sustainable world by developing science-led solutions to built environment challenges. Our vision is to be the world-leading innovation, science, and data hub for the built environment. We're ambitious in terms of quality and global scope. We want governments and commercial markets to recognise us and demand our services, products and solutions. We want to be world-class, innovative, science-led and provide solutions.
Founded in 1921
Co-workers 500+