Jobs at SOCOTEC UK & Ireland

Support geotechnical site investigations by assisting borehole advancement, performing in-situ testing and sampling, and carrying out routine and preventative maintenance on drill rigs and vehicles while following Eurocode 7 and British Standards.

Sell and grow SOCOTEC's construction materials testing services across the Midlands/North. Build and manage a sales pipeline, convert leads, prepare proposals, run client meetings, collaborate with operations for contract delivery, report to the Sales Director, attend industry events, and support cross-divisional sales activities.

Act as HR Business Partner for an operational portfolio: develop and deliver people plans, advise senior leaders on workforce, capability and performance, lead complex employee-relations and organisational change (restructure, redundancy, TUPE, integration), support workforce planning, talent and succession, use workforce and financial data to identify risks and actions, and provide direction to HR Advisers. Regular UK travel and occasional overnight stays required.

Plan and prioritise water quality monitoring sites, create traffic permits and Land Entry Notices in MapInfo, arrange site access with landowners, generate daily/weekly crew plans in Teamleaf, manage incoming site paperwork and data, produce reports on datasets and crew performance, liaise with field crews and clients, and help improve planning procedures.

Lead contracting, contract finance, risk management and subcontracting for infrastructure projects. Provide strategic commercial guidance, ensure Irish and EU legal compliance, mentor teams, and drive financial performance across project portfolios.

Lead and deliver ground investigation and geotechnical projects, provide technical support for land and overwater works, manage site teams, supervise and train staff, and ensure technical quality and compliance across project lifecycles.

Perform asbestos surveys, air sampling, fibre counting and four-stage clearance tests; maintain and calibrate equipment; produce accurate analytical reports; liaise with clients and teams to meet project deadlines and ensure H&S compliance.

Drive national business growth for SOCOTEC's asbestos services by prospecting clients, building relationships, leading tender submissions, producing quotations, and working with operations to convert and hand over contracts while meeting divisional sales targets.

Provide geotechnical site support including mobilisation/demobilisation, enabling/reinstatement, gas and groundwater monitoring, and assisting drilling operations. Work safely and efficiently on changing site locations, keep accurate test records, communicate with stakeholders, and meet project deadlines.

Provide administrative support for the water hygiene team: produce AutoCAD schematics, type legionella reports, maintain spreadsheets, manage quotations/invoices, book site visits and travel, and perform general office duties to ensure timely reporting and accurate invoicing.

Sell and grow UKTC's Reaction to Fire testing services by identifying and converting new business, managing key accounts, leading full sales cycles, liaising with technical teams, and representing the company at industry events while maintaining CRM records and sales forecasts.

Carry out asbestos testing, surveys, air sampling, fibre counting and four-stage clearance tests; maintain and calibrate equipment; record and issue analytical reports; liaise with clients and teams; ensure compliance with quality and H&S procedures and support wider services.

Support civils and drilling operations across NI and ROI, installing Self-Drill Hollow Bars and DTHH drilling, operating small-to-medium rigs, performing routine maintenance, interpreting construction drawings, ensuring health and safety compliance, handling site logistics, and travelling/staying overnight as required.

Carry out Legionella risk assessments, audits of management and written schemes, water hygiene tasks (flushing, temperature checks, sampling), produce reports, communicate with clients, and perform internal quality checks across the Sheffield and Derby areas.

Perform asbestos testing, surveys, air sampling, fibre counting and four-stage clearance tests; maintain and calibrate equipment; record and report accurate analytical results; liaise with clients and teams to meet deadlines and support wider services.

Coordinate and optimise scheduling of field-based consultants for asbestos surveying and air monitoring, matching resources to jobs, maximising utilisation and commercial performance, maintaining stakeholder communication, and making real-time decisions to support quality service delivery.

Lead hands-on implementation of ERP, CRM and Field Service systems from scoping to go-live. Configure solutions, manage integrations, run UAT and training, govern projects, manage budgets, vendors and stakeholders, and embed continuous improvement across divisions.

Manage and program asbestos testing and inspection projects, maintain client relationships, oversee contract performance, and ensure compliance with UKAS, quality, and health & safety procedures. Work independently and collaboratively within the Environment & Safety team to deliver asbestos consultancy services.

Conduct Legionella risk assessments, audit management and planned preventive monitoring regimes, perform water hygiene tasks (outlet flushing, temperature checks, sampling), complete written scheme audits and internal quality checks, and produce competent reports while communicating with clients.

Conduct Legionella risk assessments, audit written schemes and monitoring regimes, perform water hygiene tasks (outlet flushing, temperature checks, sampling), produce client reports, and carry out internal quality checks while traveling to client sites.