Jobs at SOCOTEC UK & Ireland

Leads a team of Engineering Draughtspersons producing technical drawings for overhead lines, foundations, structures, substations, cables, and related infrastructure. The role combines hands-on MicroStation and 3D CAD work with quality assurance, tender support, resource planning, project collaboration, and team mentoring. It also contributes to drawing-office process improvements and requires occasional travel to UK client and contractor sites.

Conduct asbestos surveys, air sampling, fibre counting, testing, inspections, and four-stage clearance assessments. Maintain and calibrate equipment, prepare accurate analytical reports, follow quality and health and safety procedures, and liaise with clients, contractors, project managers, and internal teams. The role covers the Southwest region and requires independent work, strong attention to detail, deadline management, client-facing communication, a full UK driving licence, and willingness to travel.

Manage asbestos testing and inspection projects, schedule work, maintain client relationships, oversee contract performance, and ensure compliance with UKAS, quality, and health and safety procedures. The role requires asbestos consultancy and project management experience, client-facing capability, strong organization, leadership, and commercial skills, plus relevant BOHS qualifications.

Conduct asbestos surveys, air sampling, fibre counting, and four-stage clearance testing across diverse client sites. Maintain and calibrate equipment, produce accurate analytical reports, follow quality and health and safety procedures, and coordinate with clients, contractors, project managers, and internal teams. The role requires BOHS P403 and P404 or RSPH Level 3 certification, a UK driving licence, regional travel, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.

Manage the end-to-end supplier lifecycle, including onboarding, master data maintenance, due diligence, portal support, communications, engagement, and performance monitoring. Coordinate internal approvals, maintain accurate supplier records, manage compliance documentation, track supplier risks and KPIs, and support modern slavery assessments. The role also contributes to procurement process improvements and supplier portal implementation while building relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Entry-level technical support role assisting with classification reports, field-of-application reports, hardware performance sheets, scope analysis, test planning, technical documentation review, and customer guidance for passive fire protection and construction products. The role includes comprehensive training in standards, laboratory procedures, health and safety, and fire resistance testing.

Provides administrative and operational support for the Air & Emissions business unit. Responsibilities include invoicing completed projects, renewing client quotations, obtaining purchase orders and account forms, collating month-end sales and invoicing data, maintaining accurate records, supporting CRM implementation and data administration, and providing general office support. The role requires strong organization, customer service, communication, deadline management, and Microsoft Excel skills.

Post and allocate cash receipts, create and send sales invoices, establish customer accounts, support credit control activities, manage payment disputes, and provide general sales ledger administration. The role requires accurate, organized work, effective communication, initiative, and the ability to build positive relationships with customers and colleagues while meeting deadlines.

Conduct Legionella risk assessments for water systems, audit management and planned preventative monitoring regimes, perform written scheme audits and internal quality checks, and complete water hygiene tasks such as outlet flushing, temperature checks, and sampling. The role requires client communication, report writing, knowledge of UK water safety standards, understanding of complex water systems, regular travel, and successful completion of Enhanced DBS and MOD security clearance checks.

Provide practical, commercially focused HR advice to managers across a multi-site organization. Independently manage routine and moderately complex employee-relations cases involving absence, performance, capability, probation, disciplinary and grievance matters. Apply company policy and UK employment law, coach managers, assess risk, prepare case documentation, support occupational-health referrals and organizational change, and contribute to workforce reporting, career pathways and succession planning. Collaborate with HR Business Partners and escalate complex or high-risk matters appropriately.

Lead complex fire-resistance classification and EXAP projects for construction products, preparing technical reports and performance documentation. Interpret test data, apply relevant standards, advise manufacturers, peer review technical work, manage client relationships, and mentor colleagues. The role requires extensive passive fire protection experience, strong technical writing, construction knowledge, and familiarity with UKAS-accredited ISO/IEC 17025 environments and UK construction product regulations.

Develop and maintain bespoke web, desktop, and mobile applications; build AI agents and integrate LLMs; troubleshoot, deploy, and support software releases; collaborate with business stakeholders to analyze processes, identify gaps, implement improvements, and support testing, rollout, user guidance, and adoption.

Lead ecological surveys and assessments across UK infrastructure, utilities, development, and conservation projects. Conduct licensed bat surveys, support mitigation licensing, complete Preliminary Ecological Appraisals and Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments, and produce technical reports. Manage projects independently, lead fieldwork, maintain accurate records, mentor junior staff, contribute to tenders and client liaison, and support environmental monitoring activities. The role requires strong planning, communication, safety, quality, and financial management skills.

Carry out asbestos testing, surveys, air sampling, fibre counting and four-stage clearance tests; maintain and calibrate equipment; produce accurate analytical reports; liaise with clients and project teams; ensure compliance with health, safety and quality procedures.

Leads a regional Building Control team in Sheffield, conducting inspections, verifying Building Regulations compliance, reviewing designs and fire strategies, supervising Registered Building Inspectors, and managing office operations. The role includes quality assurance, workload allocation, client consultancy, fee quoting, business development, budgets, profit and loss support, performance reviews, complaint escalation, and team growth. It requires maintaining regulatory knowledge, ensuring compliance with the Building Safety Act, and developing junior staff.

Conduct DSEAR assessments across client sites, advise on corrective actions and regulatory compliance, perform hazardous area classification, prepare HAC schedules and hazardous-zone drawings, advise on ATEX equipment selection and ignition risks, and develop practical engineering solutions. The consultant will deliver high-quality client service, meet company standards, work independently and collaboratively, maintain professional development, and identify opportunities supporting business growth.

Conduct asbestos surveys, air sampling, fibre counting, and four-stage clearance tests across the Southwest. Maintain and calibrate equipment, produce accurate analytical reports, follow quality and health and safety procedures, and liaise with clients, contractors, project managers, and internal teams. The role requires BOHS P403 and P404 or equivalent RSPH Level 3 qualifications, industry experience, a full UK driving licence, and willingness to travel.

Leads a regional Building Control team while conducting site inspections and verifying compliance with Building Regulations and related legislation. Supervises inspectors and trainees, manages work allocation and quality assurance, supports fee quoting, budgets, resourcing, profit and loss, and business development. Provides technical and commercial guidance, prepares compliance reports, handles escalations and complaints, conducts staff reviews, and supports the Regional Director in growing the office.

Carry out Legionella risk assessments, audit management and planned preventative monitoring regimes, perform water-hygiene tasks (outlet flushing, temperature checks, sampling), assist with written scheme audits and internal quality checks, travel regionally, and develop into an independent assessor.

Perform Legionella risk assessments, audits of management and planned preventative monitoring regimes, and general water hygiene tasks (flushing, temperature checks, sampling). Produce client reports, communicate findings, use Word/Excel, and travel regionally to sites while passing required security/DBS checks.