DNV

Independent assurance and risk management firm.

Lead QES Auditor

Risk, Regulatory & Legal AdvisoryUpdated on Nov 9

Full-timeIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree or above is required.
The candidate must be a qualified lead auditor in QMS, EMS, OHSAS, or similar systems.
At least five years of work experience, including two years of management experience within the certification industry, is required.
Fluent spoken English is required.

Responsibilities

Manage achievement of personal key performance indicator targets.
Create and promote a work environment in which employees reporting to the role are encouraged to participate in improving work processes governing Certification activities, maintain open organizational communication, and provide personnel with appropriate training and tools.
Ensure work complies with Certification activity quality requirements, line-manager instructions, and governing procedures, including overall responsibility for product certification activities.
Review and monitor auditors’ performance and arrange witness audits as requested.
Develop and maintain the system governing operational units.
Advise the Product Responsible on opportunities to develop the Management System Certification scheme and enhance DNV’s market position.
Promote DNV Certification to potential clients.
Protect the independence of the Management System Certification scheme and maintain service quality by initiating management reviews and internal audit processes.
Review and approve relevant Management System documents governing the activity and continually assess the activity’s financial results.
Ensure adequate resources are available to perform work; plan and execute audits, report audit results, and complete required follow-up within agreed timescales and economic budgets.
Ensure appropriate internal training courses are developed and administered as necessary.
Perform other duties assigned by appropriate management.

Desired Qualifications

A master's degree is preferred.

Responsible to manage the achievement of his/her own KPI-targets
To create and promote a working environment whereby all employees reporting to him/her are encouraged to participate in the improvement of work processes that govern the Activity of Certification. This shall include the maintenance of open communication within the organization as well as the proper training of personnel to supply them with the necessary tools to perform the work.
To ensure that the work is performed in accordance with the quality requirements of the Activity, the instructions of his/her line manager and the procedures governing the Activity. This includes overall responsibility for product certification activities.
To review and monitor the auditors’ performance and arrange the witness audit as requested.
To develop and maintain the system that governs the functioning of the operational units.
To advise the Product Responsible on the areas where the Management System Certification (MSC) scheme could be developed to enhance DNV position in the marketplace.
The promotion of DNV Certification to potential clients.
To ensure the independent nature of the MSC scheme is not compromised or jeopardized at any time and ensure that the quality of the service is maintained through the initiation of the management review and internal audit processes.
To review and approval of pertinent Management System documents that govern the functioning of the activity and assess, on a continual basis, the financial results of the activity.
To assure adequate resources are provided to perform work and plan and execute audits, report the results of audits and follow-up, as required, within agreed timescales and economic budgets.
To assure appropriate internal training courses are developed, as necessary, and administered.
Other duties assigned by appropriate management.

Bachelor’s degree or above. Master is preferred.
Qualified lead auditor (QMS/EMS/OHSAS etc.)
Minimum 5 years working experience including 2 years management experience within certification industry
Fluent English speaking with excellent communication skills

Flexible work arrangements for better work-life balance
Generous Paid Leaves (Sick leaves policy/ Annual leaves policy)
Medical benefits - Annual Health Check-up
Pension and Insurance Policies – (Pension Insurance, Medical Insurance, Unemployment Insurance, Work related injury insurance, Supplementary Pension)
Training and Development Assistance (Training Sponsorship, On-The-Job Training, Training Programme)
Additional Benefits (Long Service Awards, Mobile Phone Reimbursement, Housing Fund, Lunch Policy)
Profit Share/ Chinese New Year Bonus

*Benefits may vary based on position, tenure/contract/grade level*

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

About the Company

DNV

Independent assurance and risk management firm.

DNV is a global assurance and risk management firm that certifies the safety and compliance of a company’s systems, products, and supply chains across industries like maritime, energy, healthcare, and food. Its work involves independent verification and certification, using standardized, science-based criteria to assess ships, pipelines, safety management, and other processes, ensuring they meet agreed standards. What sets DNV apart is its long history and wide reach: born from 19th-century maritime risk assessment, it has grown into a multinational organization with about 15,000 employees in over 100 countries, and it combines deep domain expertise with a focus on safety and sustainability, including digitalization and the energy transition. The company’s goal is to be the trusted voice on safety and sustainability, helping clients manage risk, improve reliability, and demonstrate compliance through trusted certifications and assessments.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $2.1M
Headquarters: Bærum, Norway
Founded: 1864

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