Internal Auditor

Role overview

PM Group’s internal audit team is a company-wide control function that helps deliver the annual audit programme and supports strong governance, risk management, and internal controls. The function provides independent assurance to the Audit Committee and senior leadership that key risk, governance, and control processes are working as intended.

As the group continues to grow, this opening has been created within the internal audit team. The successful person will work alongside the Head of Internal Audit to support delivery of the approved audit timetable set out in the annual plan. The role includes global travel of about 10% to 15% and is offered on a hybrid working basis.

Why this role?

This position gives exposure to how the business operates behind the scenes. It offers the chance to work across functions, build internal relationships, deepen your understanding of the wider organisation, and strengthen reporting and presentation capabilities. The work is varied and covers many areas of the business, with recommendations that can create meaningful improvements and added value.

About PM Group

PM Group is an international engineering, architecture, project and construction management company with offices across Europe, Asia and the US. Its multidisciplinary team of more than 3,000 people delivers complex capital projects across the pharmaceutical, med tech, food, mission critical, and advanced manufacturing sectors.

What you will do

• Plan, carry out, and complete audits of financial and operational activities across PM Group in line with the internal audit plan.
• Prepare detailed working papers, draft concise reports, and secure management responses before final sign-off.
• Provide practical advice, specialist input, and constructive challenge to existing controls.
• Deliver audit assignments within agreed timeframes.
• Work with the business to ensure issues are resolved and recommendations are implemented promptly.
• Conduct follow-up audits to confirm that agreed actions from internal and external audit reports have been completed and are operating effectively.
• Support the preparation of communications for the Audit Committee and senior management.
• Partner with the Head of Internal Audit and leaders across Finance, Risk, Legal, and other business areas to strengthen governance, risk management, and internal controls.
• Develop trusted working relationships with business leadership.
• Promote a strong internal control culture across the group.
• Coordinate with external auditors when needed.

What we are looking for

• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, with the confidence to influence others and build relationships across different cultures.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Well-developed process, technical, and analytical capability, together with sound commercial awareness.
• Membership of a recognised accounting body and at least 2 years of post-qualification experience.
• The confidence to challenge management constructively where policies or practices need to be questioned.
• The ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team.
• Comfort working with middle and senior management throughout the organisation.
• A professional, ethical approach and respect for the confidential nature of internal audit work.
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and managers.
• Capability to manage tight deadlines, high standards, and multiple overlapping priorities.
• Practical knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with Unit 4 Business World (formerly Agresso) would be an advantage.
• Experience with Power BI or similar analytical tools would also be beneficial.

Additional information

The role involves occasional global travel of approximately 10% to 15% and follows a hybrid working arrangement.

Why PM Group

PM Group is an employee-owned organisation with a collaborative, committed, and driven culture. Corporate responsibility and sustainability are central to its 2025 business strategy. The company also places strong emphasis on health, safety, and wellbeing.

Inclusion and diversity are core values, and PM Group aims to create a workplace built on mutual respect and belonging, with room for diverse people, ideas, and talents. The company also states that its hiring process is fair and accessible, and that reasonable accommodations will be provided to candidates with disabilities where needed during recruitment.