environmental auditor

<div>Company Description 
SGS is the world&rsquo;s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance, and sustainability. 
Job Description 
<ul><li>
Plan and conduct professional management system audits &amp; trainings in accordance with SGS procedures to enable delivery of assessment and certification services that meet customer requirements and appropriate accreditation standard.</li><li>
Carry out the Audit in compliance of requirements set in procedures, instructions, and other necessary documentations.</li><li>
Ensure that audit dates and duration of audit have been agreed with the client and that audits are carried out in a timely manner.</li><li>
Develop customized trainings in order to cater the client requirement on need basis.</li><li>
Prepare Audit report in line with GSP and GPP requirements, including classification of all/any non-conformities and submit it to the technical coordinator for review process.</li><li>
Follow-up of non-conformities, or re-audit where necessary, to ensure that they are closed out in line with procedural requirements, using appropriate, competent audit team members where necessary.</li><li>
Ensure completion of all assigned work and relevant documentation in accordance with required procedures and standards to fulfil customer&rsquo;s expectations.</li><li>
Conduct New scheme audits &ndash; ISO 30408, ISO 44001 etc. as per qualification / as applicable</li><li>
Conduct non-accredited standards like 10002, 10004, 41001 etc. as per qualification / as applicable.</li><li>
Conduct 2nd party audits based customized checklist / agreed criteria etc.</li><li>
Adhere to relevant internal standards, procedures and protocols (e.g. QHSE, Integrity, Sustainability, Professional Conduct etc.)</li></ul> 

Qualifications 
<ul><li>
University degree or equivalent professional qualification (Holding bachelor&rsquo;s degree/ Master&rsquo;s / Engineering)</li><li>
Quality, Environmental, Health &amp; safety and other management certification schemes Lead Auditor</li><li>
Min. 5-10 years' experience as a Lead Auditor with a Certification Body</li><li>
Valid UAE driving license</li></ul></div>

Lead Auditor & Trainer

SCS Global Services

<div>About the Role
SCS Global Services Europe is seeking experienced freelance auditors qualified to conduct Textile Exchange audits to support certification services across Europe and neighboring regions.
Contract auditors will conduct third-party audits against Textile Exchange standards, primarily focused on recycled content and supply chain traceability within textile and related manufacturing sectors. These audits are conducted within accredited certification systems and follow established scheme requirements and SCS procedures.
Assignments may include on-site and remote audits of manufacturers, processors, recyclers, traders, and other supply chain actors. Auditors will be responsible for performing audits and preparing audit documentation; technical review responsibilities are handled internally by SCS technical staff.
<div></div>Relevant Standards / Schemes
Auditors must already be qualified to audit one or more of the following Textile Exchange standards:
<ul><li>Content Claim Standard (CCS)</li>
</ul><ul><li>Global Recycled Standard (GRS)</li>
</ul><ul><li>Recycled Claim Standard (RCS)</li>
</ul><ul><li>Material Matter Standard (MMS)</li>
</ul>
Additional related programs that may be assigned depending on qualifications:
<ul><li>SCS Recycled Content</li>
</ul><ul><li>SCS Recycled Content &ndash; Metals</li>
</ul>
<div></div>Description
<ul><li>Conduct on-site and remote audits against Textile Exchange standards in accordance with scheme rules and SCS procedures</li>
</ul><ul><li>Evaluate supply chain traceability, recycled content claims, and relevant production processes</li>
</ul><ul><li>Collect objective evidence and assess compliance with applicable program requirements</li>
</ul><ul><li>Prepare accurate and timely audit reports and supporting documentation</li>
</ul><ul><li>Communicate professionally with SCS program staff and client representatives</li>
</ul><ul><li>Support the documentation and closure of audit findings and corrective actions</li>
</ul><ul><li>Maintain auditor competence and stay current with Textile Exchange program requirements</li>
</ul>
<div></div>Mandatory Auditor Qualification &ndash; Textile Exchange
Candidates must be already approved and qualified by Textile Exchange to conduct audits for one or more Textile Exchange standards.
This includes:
<ul><li>Active qualification for GRS, RCS, CCS, or MMS audits</li>
</ul><ul><li>Demonstrated experience conducting Textile Exchange audits within accredited certification systems</li>
</ul><ul><li>Familiarity with Textile Exchange audit procedures, certification processes, and reporting expectations</li>
</ul>
Candidates who are not already approved Textile Exchange auditors will not be considered for this role.
<div></div>Sector Experience (Required)
Auditors must demonstrate relevant professional experience within industries associated with Textile Exchange standards, including:
<ul><li>Textile and apparel manufacturing</li>
</ul><ul><li>Textile processing or finishing</li>
</ul><ul><li>Recycling operations (textile, plastics, or related materials)</li>
</ul><ul><li>Supply chain traceability systems</li>
</ul><ul><li>Manufacturing sectors using recycled materials</li>
</ul>
<div></div>Preferred Cross-Over Experience (Not Required)
The following experience is strongly valued and may enable additional audit opportunities:
Recycled Materials &amp; Circular Economy
<ul><li>Experience auditing or verifying recycled materials and recycled content claims</li>
</ul><ul><li>Familiarity with mass balance systems, material traceability, or chain-of-custody style verification</li>
</ul>
ISO Management Systems (IMS)
<ul><li>Qualification or experience auditing management systems such as:
<ul><li>ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems)</li>
</ul></li></ul><ul><li><ul><li>ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems)</li>
</ul></li></ul><div></div>Additional Requirements
<ul><li>Professional fluency in English</li>
</ul><ul><li>Additional European languages are advantageous (e.g., German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Turkish)</li>
</ul><ul><li>Ability and willingness to travel within Europe</li>
</ul><ul><li>Strong technical writing and documentation skills</li>
</ul><ul><li>Ability to manage multiple audits and deadlines independently</li>
</ul>
Comfortable conducting both on-site and desk-based audits
About the Role
SCS Global Services Europe is seeking experienced freelance auditors qualified to conduct Textile Exchange audits to support certification services across Europe and neighboring regions.
Contract auditors will conduct third-party audits against Textile Exchange standards, primarily focused on recycled content and supply chain traceability within textile and related manufacturing sectors. These audits are conducted within accredited certification systems and follow established scheme requirements and SCS procedures.
Assignments may include on-site and remote audits of manufacturers, processors, recyclers, traders, and other supply chain actors. Auditors will be responsible for performing audits and preparing audit documentation; technical review responsibilities are handled internally by SCS technical staff.
<div></div>Relevant Standards / Schemes
Auditors must already be qualified to audit one or more of the following Textile Exchange standards:
<ul><li>Content Claim Standard (CCS)</li>
<li>Global Recycled Standard (GRS)</li>
<li>Recycled Claim Standard (RCS)</li>
<li>Material Matter Standard (MMS)</li>
<li>Additional related programs that may be assigned depending on qualifications:
</li><li>SCS Recycled Content</li>
<li>SCS Recycled Content &ndash; Metals</li>
</ul>
<div></div>Description
<ul><li>Conduct on-site and remote audits against Textile Exchange standards in accordance with scheme rules and SCS procedures</li>
<li>Evaluate supply chain traceability, recycled content claims, and relevant production processes</li>
<li>Collect objective evidence and assess compliance with applicable program requirements</li>
<li>Prepare accurate and timely audit reports and supporting documentation</li>
<li>Communicate professionally with SCS program staff and client representatives</li>
<li>Support the documentation and closure of audit findings and corrective actions</li>
<li>Maintain auditor competence and stay current with Textile Exchange program requirements</li>
</ul>
Mandatory Auditor Qualification &ndash; Textile Exchange
<div></div><ul><li>Candidates must be already approved and qualified by Textile Exchange to conduct audits for one or more Textile Exchange standards.
This includes:
</li><li>Active qualification for GRS, RCS, CCS, or MMS audits</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience conducting Textile Exchange audits within accredited certification systems</li>
<li>Familiarity with Textile Exchange audit procedures, certification processes, and reporting expectations</li>
<li>Candidates who are not already approved Textile Exchange auditors will not be considered for this role.
</li></ul>Sector Experience (Required)
<div></div><ul><li>Auditors must demonstrate relevant professional experience within industries associated with Textile Exchange standards, including:
</li><li>Textile and apparel manufacturing</li>
<li>Textile processing or finishing</li>
<li>Recycling operations (textile, plastics, or related materials)</li>
<li>Supply chain traceability systems</li>
<li>Manufacturing sectors using recycled materials</li>
</ul>
<div></div>Preferred Cross-Over Experience (Not Required)
The following experience is strongly valued and may enable additional audit opportunities:
Recycled Materials &amp; Circular Economy
<ul><li>Experience auditing or verifying recycled materials and recycled content claims</li>
<li>Familiarity with mass balance systems, material traceability, or chain-of-custody style verification</li>
</ul>
ISO Management Systems (IMS)
<ul><li>Qualification or experience auditing management systems such as:
<ul><li>ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems)</li>
</ul></li><li><ul><li>ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems)</li>
</ul></li></ul>Additional Requirements
<ul><li>Professional fluency in English</li>
<li>Additional European languages are advantageous (e.g., German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Turkish)</li>
<li>Ability and willingness to travel within Europe</li>
<li>Strong technical writing and documentation skills</li>
<li>Ability to manage multiple audits and deadlines independently</li>
<li>Comfortable conducting both on-site and desk-based audits</li></ul></div>

Freelance Auditor – Textile Exchange Standards (GRS, RCS, CCS)

WSP in the Middle East

<div>
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 WSP Earth and Environment team is seeking an experienced Senior Consultant with experience in Environmental Supervision, Environmental Audits, and Environmental Management Systems services to join our growing Earth and Environment Team. The role is Project-based, you will be based on-site in a remote area in KSA.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Undertake environmental audits and inspections and provide support and guidance to contractors on site to achieve compliance against the Project's environmental requirements
 </li>
 <li>
 Prepare environmental monitoring and audit reports
 </li>
 <li>
 Regularly review and update the environmental management system and propose corrective actions as needed
 </li>
 <li>
 Oversee the implementation of environmental management systems
 </li>
 <li>
 Review and approve Construction and Social Environmental Management Plans (CESMPs), Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) reports, and other environmental studies as needed
 </li>
 <li>
 Undertake environmental reconnaissance surveys and pre-construction site assessments
 </li>
 <li>
 Review weekly and monthly environmental reports from the contractors
 </li>
 <li>
 Report environmental incidents on site, undertake necessary investigation and reporting, and follow up on corrective actions and plans
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop and implement a project-specific communication strategy
 </li>
 <li>
 Implement environmental awareness campaigns and conduct environmental training as necessary
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 BSc and MSc degree qualified in a relevant environmental or engineering discipline.
 </li>
 <li>
 10+ years&rsquo; experience working in environmental supervision
 </li>
 <li>
 Extensive experience working with environmental management systems, preferably ISO 14001 certified
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to work across multiple disciplines and a flexible mindset to working.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience in providing technical alternatives and solutions to technical clarifications and solutions to the clients.
 </li>
 <li>
 Significant proofing, editing and report collation experience.
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent written English and verbal communication, presentation and organisational skills.
 </li>
 <li>
 Robust project management, time management and client management skills.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborative mindset and outcome driven working method.
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
 
 
 
 Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
 
 
 
 With us, you can. Apply today.
 
 
 
 LI#Onsite
</div>

Consultant - Environmental Supervision

QIMA

<div>
 
 
 Company Description
 
 
 
 At QIMA, we are on a mission to offer our clients smart solutions to make products you can trust.
 
 
 Operating in over 100 countries, we serve the consumer products, food, and life sciences industries and help more than 30,000 brands, retailers, manufacturers, and growers achieve quality excellence.
 
 
 We combine on-the-ground expertise with digital solutions that bring accuracy, transparency and intelligence for quality and compliance data.
 
 
 What sets us apart is our unique culture. Our 5,000 Qimers live and make decisions every day by our QIMA Values. With client passion, integrity, and a commitment to making things simple, we disrupted the Testing, Inspection, and Certification industry. Are you ready to hop on this exciting ride with us and help us achieve our mission?
 
 
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
  Audit the manufacturing sites of our clients&rsquo; suppliers, sometimes without warning. Your areas of attention will include labor rights, health and safety, environmental security, and others, according to the applicable international standard or the client&rsquo;s in-house procedure
 
 
  Be alert to any violations, staying vigilant when dealing with factory management, and recording all your findings in detailed reports, to be delivered to the client
 
 
  Approach Your Job With Utmost Integrity, As Your Conduct During An Audit Can Have Lasting Consequences For The Supplier, Factory Staff, And Our Clients We May Also Request You To
 
 
  Provide your expertise in client meetings, to create custom quality control requirements
 
 
  Contribute your ideas for improving the quality of our Operations project
 
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
  A higher education degree in Engineering, Law, Economics, Social Sciences or a related major
 
 
  APSCA registered at CSCA level
 
 
  Work experience in 3rd party auditing
 
 
  Experience in Environmental Audit
 
 
  SMETA/BSCI/SA8000/WRAP or mixed audits done in recent 12 months
 
 
  Have good command of English (spoken and written)
 
 
  Availability for travel
 
</div>

CSCA Ethical Auditor (Part-time)

TRS Staffing Solutions

<div>
 
 We are seeking an experienced
 
 Senior Environmental Specialist
 
 to support our environmental strategy, compliance programs, and sustainability reporting initiatives. This role is ideal for someone with strong analytical capability, hands-on environmental project experience, and a passion for driving measurable environmental performance across the organization.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Duties &amp; responsibilities:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Ensure the implementation of environmental management systems as planned across the organisation.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collation, analysis and reporting of environmental data.
 </li>
 <li>
 Participation in internal and external audits of the environmental management systems.
 </li>
 <li>
 Undertake site-based inspections against relevant environmental procedures and performance criteria.
 </li>
 <li>
 Support the implementation of environmental strategy and programs across the organization.
 </li>
 <li>
 Support environment reporting in line with international and local standards and global best practices (e.g., GRI, ESG Guidance).
 </li>
 <li>
 Promote a positive culture of sustainability through communications and participation in initiatives and activities.
 </li>
 <li>
 Identify non-compliance with regulatory obligations, international standards, and internal HSSEQ procedures through periodic audits and inspections.
 </li>
 <li>
 Support environment team in driving the implementation of the organization&rsquo;s environment strategy.
 </li>
 <li>
 Drive continual improvement in environmental performance through engagement with operational departments and business units.
 </li>
 <li>
 Support engagements with internal and external stakeholders to enhance the organization&rsquo;s profile in environmental performance.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure the correct implementation of protocols for environmental data collection, verification, analysis, monitoring and reporting.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in an environment-related subject, or in any subject with further qualification in an environment-related subject.
 </li>
 <li>
 Auditor qualification (preferred Lead Auditor) for ISO14001 framework.
 </li>
 <li>
 4&ndash;8 years of relevant experience.
 </li>
 <li>
 Demonstrable experience working with data.
 </li>
 <li>
 MENA experience an advantage.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong knowledge of international best practices in environmental management.
 </li>
 <li>
 Skills in data analysis, auditing, and inspections.
 </li>
 </ul>
</div>

Senior Environmental Specialist

<div>
 
 Company Description
 
 
 
 
 This position is available for candidates who are based in Pakistan.
 
 
 
 At QIMA, we&rsquo;re on a mission to help our clients make products consumers can trust.
 
 
 Working with over 30,000 global brands, retailers, manufacturers and food growers, we are on the ground wherever products are made. We help businesses secure every step of their supply chain with quality inspections, supplier audits, certifications, and lab testing, all powered by our intelligent digital platform.
 
 
 Our team of 5,000 QIMers (and counting) across 40 offices and laboratories, are united in our shared passion for innovation and integrity, and guided by our QIMA values in the decisions we make every day. We believe in the work we do, and in making a positive difference in the world. Does this sound like something you&rsquo;d like to be a part of?
 
 
 Our Consumer Goods Division is dedicated to helping brands, retailers and manufacturers worldwide deliver safe, quality and ethically made products to their consumers. Every day at work, our inspectors, auditors, and lab techs use their expertise to help safeguard the products you use every day in your home: from clothes and footwear to toys and baby products, to electronics, appliances, and furniture.
 
 
 Our operations department&rsquo;s purpose is to deliver our industry-leading services to our clients while ensuring that all the work we do is performed to the QIMA standard of quality
 
 
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 You will be expected to:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Audit the manufacturing sites of our clients&rsquo; suppliers, sometimes without warning. Your areas of attention will include labor rights, health and safety, environmental security, and others, according to the applicable international standard or the client&rsquo;s in-house procedure
 </li>
 <li>
 Be alert to any violations, staying vigilant when dealing with factory management, and recording all your findings in detailed reports, to be delivered to the client
 </li>
 <li>
 Approach your job with utmost integrity, as your conduct during an audit can have lasting consequences for the supplier, factory staff, and our clients
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 We May Also Request You To
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Provide your expertise in client meetings, to create custom quality control procedures based on their specific requirements
 </li>
 <li>
 Contribute your ideas for improving the quality of our Operations projects
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 It could be you, if you have:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 A higher education degree in Engineering, Law, Economics, Social Sciences or a related major
 </li>
 <li>
 APSCA registered at CSCA level (Mandatory)
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong knowledge of SA8000/ISO14001/ICTI/C-TPAT/WRAP/BSCI
 </li>
 <li>
 Work experience in 3rd party auditing
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience in Environmental Audit
 </li>
 <li>
 SMETA/BSCI/SA8000/WRAP or mixed audits done in recent 12 months
 </li>
 <li>
 Have good command of English (spoken and written)
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Additional Information
 
 
 
 HR contact point: Shivani Joshi (shivani.joshi@qima.com)
</div>

Ethical Auditor (CSCA)

Contract Resources Group

Position Title: Environmental &amp; Social Framework Lead (ESS1&ndash;ESS5) Organization: Ten X Group Work Arrangement: Full-time or project-based annual contract, subject to assignment Location: Syria - as assigned, including remote, austere, and complex operating environments Reports To: Program Director / Project Director / Authorized Project ExecutivePosition SummaryThe Environmental &amp; Social Framework Lead is the senior specialist responsible for environmental and social risk management, safeguards planning, compliance structuring, and implementation oversight for infrastructure, energy, utility, and reconstruction programs. The role is focused primarily on ESS1 through ESS5 and requires strong command of environmental and social assessment, management planning, stakeholder engagement support, labor and working conditions, community health and safety, land-related impacts, contractor ESHS obligations, and audit-ready compliance systems.This position is intended for a senior practitioner capable of translating lender and donor safeguards requirements into implementable field controls, procurement provisions, reporting mechanisms, and performance management frameworks suitable for complex infrastructure and fragile operating environments.Key Duties and Responsibilities&middot; Lead environmental and social risk screening, categorization support, and safeguards strategy for infrastructure and energy programs.&middot; Develop, review, and manage ESIAs, ESMPs, CESMP requirements, labor management measures, stakeholder engagement inputs, grievance mechanisms, CHS requirements, and resettlement or land-use support documentation, as applicable.&middot; Ensure alignment with ESS1 through ESS5 and related project-specific obligations, permits, and implementation controls.&middot; Draft and embed contractor ESHS requirements, code-of-conduct provisions, incident notification obligations, reporting templates, and performance KPIs into procurement and contract packages.&middot; Support environmental permitting, land access due diligence, social risk identification, labor and workforce controls, traffic and community safety planning, hazardous material management, waste management, pollution prevention, and emergency response requirements.&middot; Review contractor submissions, method statements, and ESHS documentation for adequacy and compliance.&middot; Establish monitoring, audit, inspection, corrective action, and non-conformance systems for project execution.&middot; Coordinate with engineering, procurement, security, and field teams to ensure safeguards requirements are realistic, sequenced, and enforceable.&middot; Lead safeguards reporting to management, clients, donors, and external reviewers.&middot; Support training and capacity building for project teams, contractors, and counterpart institutions.&middot; Advise on incident response, root-cause analysis, and corrective action planning where ESHS events occur.Minimum Required Education&middot; Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Social Science, Development Studies, Occupational Health and Safety, Natural Resources Management, or closely related discipline.Preferred Education&middot; Master&rsquo;s degree in Environmental Management, Environmental Engineering, Social Development, Sustainability, Public Health, Occupational Health and Safety, or related field.Minimum Required Experience&middot; Minimum 10 years of directly relevant experience in environmental and social risk management for infrastructure, energy, industrial, utility, or donor-funded programs.&middot; Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior safeguards, ESHS, environmental, or social lead capacity.&middot; Demonstrated experience applying multilateral or international lender environmental and social frameworks on complex projects.Required Technical Experience&middot; ESS1&ndash;ESS5 implementation&middot; ESIA and ESMP development/review&middot; Contractor ESHS management&middot; Labor and working conditions controls&middot; Community health and safety planning&middot; Land access, livelihood, or resettlement support coordination&middot; Stakeholder engagement and grievance systems&middot; Incident reporting and corrective action management&middot; Audit and compliance monitoring&middot; Construction-phase safeguards implementationRequired Certifications / Licenses&middot; Relevant professional certification in environmental, social, or HSE discipline is strongly preferred.&middot; Valid driver&rsquo;s license and ability to travel as required.Preferred Certifications&middot; ISO 14001 Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor&middot; ISO 45001 Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor&middot; NEBOSH, IOSH, CSP, CIH, or equivalent&middot; Safeguards or ESF-specific training from recognized institutions&middot; PMP or equivalent project management certificationCore Competencies&middot; Safeguards leadership&middot; Compliance discipline&middot; Contractor oversight&middot; Risk identification and mitigation&middot; Incident management&middot; Audit readiness&middot; Clear technical writing&middot; Stakeholder sensitivity&middot; Cross-functional coordinationJob Types: Full-time, Contract Contract length: 12 monthsAbility to commute/relocate:<ul><li>Dubai: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)</li></ul>Education:<ul><li>Bachelor's (Required)</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>environmental &amp; social risk management : 10 years (Required)</li><li>ESHS, environmental, or social lead capacity: 5 years (Required)</li></ul>Location:<ul><li>Dubai (Preferred)</li></ul>Willingness to travel:<ul><li>75% (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Environmental & Social Framework Lead (ESS1–ESS5)

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