Audit & Quality Lead (HQ)

About the role

JLL is seeking an experienced Audit & Quality Lead for its Integrated Real Estate Management, Property and Asset Management business. This HQ-based role oversees building compliance, risk and performance audits across the property portfolio, sets the audit strategy and standards, and acts as the main link between portfolio findings and senior leadership. It is an on-site position in Singapore.

Key responsibilities

• Define and maintain the audit framework, methodology and scheduling, set quality standards and benchmark practices against industry standards, ISO requirements and regulatory updates.
• Lead or oversee audits of properties covering structural condition, safety and building code compliance, and review electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing and fire safety inspection findings, escalating high-risk issues.
• Evaluate maintenance programmes, verify documentation such as defect records, licenses, permits, service reports and safety records, and check adherence to ISO standards and internal processes.
• Turn audit findings into portfolio-level risk assessments and recommendations, and partner with portfolio managers on maintenance and capital improvement strategies.
• Prepare executive reports on audit outcomes, risk trends, compliance gaps and remediation progress, and act as the main contact for regulators, insurers and certification bodies.
• Maintain a centralised audit record system and guide, train and mentor site-level auditors, allocating workload by portfolio priorities and risk profile.
• Act as technical subject-matter expert on building systems, compliance interpretation and remediation, and advise on regulatory changes and ISO updates.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Engineering, Building Surveying, Architecture or a related field (diploma considered with significantly more experience).
• 5-7 years of experience in facilities or property management, including some leading audits or a team.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, fire/life safety regulations, ISO standards (e.g. ISO 9001, ISO 41001) and statutory compliance in the operating jurisdiction.
• Experience auditing documentation and process compliance, and the ability to turn technical findings into business risk language for senior stakeholders.
• Professional certification in building compliance, facilities management or ISO auditing is a plus.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with CMMS, building management or audit-tracking software strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical, report-writing and stakeholder management skills.

What we offer

• A competitive salary package and comprehensive benefits.
• Clear pathways for growth into broader risk, compliance or asset management leadership roles.