Jobs at SOCOTEC UK & Ireland

Manage routine and moderately complex employee-relations cases, including absence, performance, disciplinary, grievance, capability and probation matters. Advise and coach managers using UK employment law and company policy, prepare case documentation, support occupational-health referrals and organisational change, and contribute to workforce reporting, career pathways and succession planning. Collaborate with HR Business Partners and specialist teams while escalating sensitive or high-risk matters appropriately.

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.

Supports the Asbestos department by arranging appointments with field staff and clients, preparing required documents, setting up projects and client records in the internal database, and maintaining paper and electronic filing systems. The role requires reliable independent work, effective teamwork, good IT skills, strong communication, and initiative while developing business administration skills through an apprenticeship.

Drive infrastructure-sector revenue growth by identifying, qualifying, and closing new business opportunities while expanding existing client relationships. Build sales pipelines, develop account and prospect plans, identify projects and frameworks, lead client meetings and tenders, cross-sell infrastructure services, forecast revenue, and collaborate with technical and operational teams to create commercially viable solutions. The role involves regular travel across the UK and occasional overnight stays.

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.

Lead SOCOTEC's Forensic Expert Witness team, manage construction dispute engagements, secure and deliver expert witness appointments, liaise with legal counsel, mentor staff, oversee workload and resources to deliver projects on time and within budget, and represent the firm at senior leadership and dispute resolution proceedings.

Provide commercial administration and sales support for the Environment & Safety division, focusing on bid preparation, PQQ/SVQ completion, quotation production, client follow-up, data management, and supporting BDMs and the Bids and Commercial Manager. Maintain records, cleanse client data, produce reports, and assist service teams with report production and plan drawing.

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.

Entry-level role involving comprehensive training in asbestos air monitoring. Responsibilities include checking airborne fibre levels before, during, and after work; identifying health and safety concerns; stopping unsafe work; examining air samples using microscopes; and preparing final project reports. The role requires regular travel to varied client sites, strong communication and organisation, attention to detail, and a full manual UK driving licence. Successful completion leads to the BOHS P403 qualification.

Supports product development through supervised soldering, circuit wiring, hardware assembly, basic CAD design, IoT prototyping, device testing, Python scripting, and workshop safety. The intern documents work, observes the product development lifecycle, and learns from experienced mentors in a supportive engineering environment.

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.

Part-time Finance Admin Assistant supporting invoice processing, accounts administration, filing, travel bookings, vehicle-related administration, general office tasks, and internal project management system data entry and user support. The role requires strong numeracy, attention to detail, communication skills, Microsoft Excel knowledge, and willingness to work office-based in Little Driffield. Previous similar experience is advantageous, but enthusiastic school leavers are welcomed.

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.

Provide project administration for Environment & Safety projects: maintain trackers and databases, schedule site visits, allocate work, manage documentation and invoicing, proofread and submit reports, liaise with clients and teams, monitor KPIs, and ensure compliance with company procedures and health and safety standards.

Support Environment & Safety fire safety projects by managing project setup, trackers, scheduling site visits, allocating work, processing reports, handling purchase orders and invoicing, maintaining documentation, attending client meetings, and responding to client queries to ensure timely delivery and KPI compliance.

Provide operational administrative support to the Water Hygiene team: maintain monitoring databases and trackers, schedule and record site work, prepare reports, invoices and quotations, issue test results, book visits and accommodation, and assist with Legionella risk assessment documentation and general admin to ensure compliance and accurate invoicing.

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.