Audit and Certification Manager
Birchwood, Warrington or Milton Park, Oxfordshire
Permanent
Salary: £52,000 - £65,000
Purpose of the job
As Audit and Certification Manager you will be required to define, lead, manage, and execute a comprehensive programme of audits and certification activities that ensure Nuvia’s compliance to identified standards and other international safety standards.These standards include ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, SSiP, ISO 19650, ISO 27001 and ISO/IEC 17025. As you will also provide advice and guidance within your specialism and will be a role model for our E6 behaviours, which support our organisational culture and ways of working.
Why Nuvia
Nuvia - a subsidiary of VINCI construction - is an international company that operates across highly regulated sectors including Civil Nuclear and has a strong presence and history of delivery at nuclear sites in the UK and internationally.
Nuvia is a performance-driven company that is committed to the development of its people within a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence.
Reports to
Head of Quality
Key Accountabilities
* Design and deliver an annual audit plan covering internal operations and external supply chain partners to verify compliance with the aforementioned standards and any Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) requirements.
* Lead the preparation for the emergence of, and maintenance of, critical certifications, particularly ISO 19443:2018, and ISO 44001, ensuring all organizational processes align with nuclear safety culture.
* Act as the primary point of contact for external regulators and Certification Bodies (e.g., ONR, Lloyds, BSI, Environment Agency etc) and provide independent challenge to senior management when safety or compliance weaknesses are identified.
* Act as the primary point of contact for Nuvia’s interaction with the British Standards Institute and manage our British Standards On-Line (BSOL) Account.
* Oversee the effectiveness of the QMS, ensuring it encompasses Quality (ISO 9001), Environment (ISO 14001), and Health & Safety (ISO 45001) within a nuclear context.
* Manage supplier audits and inspections to prevent counterfeit, fraudulent, or substandard items (CFSI) from entering the nuclear supply chain.
* Facilitate Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for non-conformances and lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance nuclear safety culture across the project or site.
* Act as the primary liaison for external auditors, regulatory bodies, and certification partners to ensure smooth assessments and timely remediation.
* Prepare and present comprehensive audit findings to executive leadership and Audit Committees, focusing on data-driven recommendations for process improvement.
* Lead, mentor, and develop a team of auditors, ensuring they have the technical skills to handle emerging 2026 trends like AI governance and cybersecurity.
* Proactively provide advice and guidance related to your areas of responsibility and/or expertise to external contacts/stakeholders and to colleagues.
* Engage with external contacts/stakeholders and colleagues to build effective relationships and reach mutually beneficial solutions.
* Ensure advice is actioned in a way, which achieves the required outcome.
* Develop others to provide advice and guidance to a high standard.
* Identify opportunities to increase our influence in key areas
* Lead and contribute to business department to deliver objectives set out in the company business plan
* Leading by example, ensure that teams that you manage or with whom you regularly engage and operate in line with our approach and values.
* Collect, collate analyse and present sometimes complex information in line with requirements, policies and procedures. Identify any information gaps and take steps to resolve issues.
* Responsible for development of self and promoting and contributing to the development of employees who report to them, to deliver performance that has clear direction, accountability and responsibility.
* Responsible for ensuring all systems and/or databases in your area of responsibility are accurately maintained and quality checks are undertaken
* Make recommendations for action where decisions are outside of delegated authority
* Contribute to the achievement of our strategy offering feedback and ideas for continuous improvement, motivating other employees to contribute their ideas and feedback.
* Take responsibility for driving and supporting change and continuous improvement. Identify and implements improvements and delivers radical change, if required.
* The role is essentially hybrid in nature but there is a strong expectation that the position holder regularly attends BOTH the Bridgewater Place and Milton Park Offices as required in support of planning, audit, and reporting meetings, or as requested by the Head of Quality. Office based attendance will be expected during a three month probationary period after which hybrid arrangements will be considered once satisfactory probationary period has been completed.
Occupational Skills and Knowledge
* This role requires SC Clearance or the ability to obtain this clearance immediately following appointment.
* HNC/HND, Engineering Degree or equivalent
* Experience working within a highly regulated industry is essential to this role. This position is suited to someone who has a technical/scientific background and who has subsequently moved into the Quality Management and Audit Profession. Knowledge of Nuclear Site Licence Conditions and experience working with licensed nuclear sites and Nuclear Decommissioning Organisations, or within other highly regulated high-hazard industries (e.g. Oil, Gas, Aerospace, Automotive).
* Membership of (or the ability to achieve) Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) or the International Register of Certified Auditors (IRCA) is required for this role.
* Certified IRCA/CQI Lead Auditor (e.g., ISO 9001) and the ability to undergo specialised training in ISO 19443.
* Ability to analyse complex technical data, identify emerging regulatory or technological risks, and produce concise reports for Board-level stakeholders.
* Exceptional influencing skills to engage with senior executives, international partners, and regulatory and certification bodies.
Duties and Requirements
* Interact with all key stakeholders, Exec Members and or P+L holders
* Point of contact for external suppliers and 3rd parties related to specialism
* Point of contact for the business on their specialism
* Strong Communicator and presentation skills
* Able to provide specialist advice regarding Quality
* Strategic Decision Making
* Ability to influence those in senior positions.
* Flexibility in working hours will be required to meet demands of the role.
* Ability to travel within the UK to client and supplier sites is also an expectation of this role.
* A natural networker
* Good communicator
* Good written and verbal skills
* Good analytical skills (Quality and Statistical)
* Tenancy, vision, and diligence
* Team player
The Job Description is a broad statement of the purpose, scope, and responsibilities essential to performing within the role to a required standard.The role and responsibilities defined within will change with technology, working practices and redefining of roles, and the process will be reviewed as changes demand. The format does not require every single task to be recorded, instead the Job Description is written in a ‘generic’ style that permits flexibility but defines the boundaries of responsibility and accountability.
Nuvia UK is committed towards equality in employment.