Internal Auditor

Overview

Location: Netherlands

Department: HSEQ

Start date: March 2026

Role overview:
As a QA/QC Auditor
, you play a key role in strengthening quality, compliance, and governance across a technically complex organization. You support continuous improvement by reviewing internal processes, assessing risks, and helping teams work more effectively while meeting applicable standards and policies. This position combines elements of internal audit, operational excellence, and advisory work. You collaborate closely with both management and operational teams to ensure that quality systems are robust, practical, and aligned with business objectives.

• Plan, coordinate, and perform technical and process audits
• Review internal controls, procedures, and compliance mechanisms for effectiveness
• Identify risks related to project execution, asset integrity, and operational processes
• Translate audit findings into clear, actionable improvement recommendations
• Support management in optimizing processes such as procurement, maintenance, logistics, and contract management
• Contribute to improved data quality, reporting accuracy, and system integrity
• Advise on governance, compliance, and alignment with ISO and internal standards
• Present audit outcomes and insights to senior stakeholders
• Monitor and follow up on corrective actions and improvement initiatives
• Maintain close interaction with project, site, and offshore teams when required

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related technical discipline
• Approximately 5–10 years of experience in internal audit, quality, or process improvement roles
• Background in energy, offshore, industrial, or project-based environments is preferred
• Familiarity with project execution processes is an advantage

• Strong knowledge of quality management and internal control frameworks (e.g. ISO standards)
• Experience with process mapping and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, or similar)
• Ability to analyze operational and technical data and translate it into insights
• Strong reporting, presentation, and communication skills

• High level of integrity and professional independence
• Analytical, structured, and solution-oriented mindset
• Comfortable engaging with both operational teams and senior management
• Able to balance compliance requirements with operational realities
• Proactive and hands-on, with willingness to visit project or offshore locations

• A broad and impactful role within HSEQ and operations
• Exposure to complex technical projects and senior stakeholders
• Opportunity to influence governance, quality, and process effectiveness
• Professional working environment with room for ownership and initiative

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed.

We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.