Senior Internal Auditor

Wood has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and driven Senior Internal Auditor to join our Internal Audit team on a permanent basis.

The role will preferably be based at one of our UK hub offices in Aberdeen, Reading, Glasgow or Stockton, however, remote working may be considered for the right candidate.

The Role

As a Senior Internal Auditor, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, risk-informed audits that provide independent assurance over Wood's governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks.

You will contribute to the planning, coordination and execution of assigned audits across a diverse range of business and functional areas, engaging with stakeholders at all levels to assess the effectiveness of processes and controls.

Working closely with Internal Audit colleagues and business stakeholders across multiple regions, you will support the delivery of the audit plan, providing independent assurance over the adequacy and effectiveness of Wood’s internal control environment. You will communicate audit findings clearly and effectively, ensuring agreed actions are satisfactorily implemented and deliver lasting value to the business.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world

Wood delivers solutions across more than 60 countries with local offices covering all major energy and materials hubs globally.

For more than 160 years, we have partnered with clients to deliver engineering, advisory and operational solutions to some of the world’s most complex and critical challenges in energy and materials.

What we can offer

• Flexible working arrangements that balance team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver assigned audits in line with Internal Audit methodology and the audit plan
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the audit programme and working papers
• Document audit evidence to a high standard and within agreed timescales
• Where designated, coordinate end-to-end internal audit activities
• Contribute to the strategic direction of assigned audits through risk identification, objective sampling, system data evaluation and auditee engagement
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, as well as functional networks across the business
• Promote Internal Audit's role as a trusted advisor while maintaining independence and objectivity
• Accurately present evidence-based and verifiable audit findings to auditees and key stakeholders
• Support the timely delivery of clear, concise, and comprehensive audit reports through collaborative team working
• Track and monitor the implementation of agreed management actions
• Support investigations in accordance with Wood's Ethics Investigation Protocol
• Proactively contribute and partake in team meetings
• Support the continued development of a forward-looking, value-adding Internal Audit function
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and efficiency across audit practices
• Learn from and collaborate with colleagues to develop personal skills, capability, and knowledge
• Promote a culture of integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Lead by example in complying with all applicable laws, regulations, and Wood policies
• Reinforce strong safety behaviours and champion a proactive speak-up culture