Internal Audit Manager (Engineering / Project Management / Supply Chain)

Job Title: Internal Audit Manager (Engineering / Project Management / Supply Chain)

Location: Preston or Frimley - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Referral Bonus: £1000

Grade: GG12

You’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development.

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This role involves leading and delivering complex, risk-based internal audits, assessing the effectiveness of business controls and identifying areas of risk or improvement. It requires analysing information, identifying control weaknesses, producing professional audit reports and presenting clear recommendations to senior stakeholders. The role also involves working closely with business teams to ensure recommendations are implemented effectively, while continually improving internal audit processes and standards.

This role is open to candidates with in-depth experience of either Engineering, Project Management or Supply Chain. Training in auditing will be provided.

Core duties

• Lead and support the planning and delivery of a portfolio of complex, risk-based audit assignments, ensuring delivery against the agreed targets and milestones of the annual audit plan
• Assess the design and effectiveness of controls to minimise risk, strengthen business performance, uphold ethical standards, and protect the organisation’s reputation
• Gather and analyse information from multiple sources to identify control weaknesses and develop value-adding recommendations
• Present clear, well-structured audit findings and recommendations in professional reports, addressing issues identified through audit fieldwork
• Work closely with business stakeholders to agree responses to recommendations, review evidence of implementation, and provide challenge where necessary to ensure effective closure
• Produce comprehensive audit reports to professional standards, suitable for presentation to Business Leadership and the Executive Committee
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Internal Audit processes, tools, and ways of working

Essential Skills

• In-depth Engineering, Project Management or Supply Chain experience, with a relevant qualification
• Excellent analytical and data skills, with the ability to review, interpret, and draw conclusions from complex information
• Ability to produce concise, professional reports that clearly communicate findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders
• Previous audit experience, either internal or external, is preferred but not essential

The Audit team

This role is part of the Global Internal Audit team based within Head Office, which comprises around 40 professionals, including the Group Audit Director, Head of Audit, Senior Audit Managers, Audit Managers, and Audit Associates, with colleagues located in the UK, US, Saudi Arabia, and Australia. You will engage with senior stakeholders across the organisation while working on a diverse portfolio of audit assignments. We offer a flexible, hybrid working environment, with some UK and international travel, giving you the opportunity to gain a broad perspective across the entire BAE Systems enterprise.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicantsmust as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicantsmust typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 19th November 2026

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