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    Careers at SOCOTEC UK

    Careers Made of Substance
    at SOCOTEC UK

    Grow your career with SOCOTEC UK and make a difference in the built environment.

    We are a community of experts and innovators who care about safety, sustainability, and quality in the built environment. We are a team of 2,000 trusted professionals who welcome your talent and support your growth.

    We offer you a culture of inclusion, a network of global opportunities, a platform of cutting-edge technology, and opportunities to work on diverse and impactful projects that build trust for a safer and more sustainable world. We value your expertise and your passion - as when you grow, we grow.

    That's why we say our careers are made of substance: they are meaningful, challenging, and rewarding. If you share our vision and values, join us and discover what you can achieve at SOCOTEC UK.

    Early Careers

    Early careers at SOCOTEC

    Start your career journey with us and grow your potential

    We offer a range of opportunities for graduates, apprentices and trainees who share our vision and values. We provide technical and management training courses, academic and professional qualifications and access to our Technical Training Academy to support your career development.

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    Expert Careers

    Expert careers at SOCOTEC

    Work with the best in the industry

    We value your expertise and experience. That's why we invest in our people and help them grow their skills and knowledge. Whether you are a specialist in engineering, testing, consulting or certification, you will find a supportive and collaborative environment where you can thrive.

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    why work for SOCOTEC?

    Careers that make a difference

    We invest in you and the latest technology to keep innovating and delivering excellence. You will work with technical experts who take pride in our quality of service and help to make SOCOTEC the leading partner for risk management and technical advice in the Construction, Real Estate, Infrastructure and Industry sectors. You will contribute to building the cities of the future and enhancing the environmental performance and safety of our clients' assets.

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    Who We Are

    We invest in you and the latest technology to keep innovating and delivering excellence. You will work with technical experts who take pride in our quality of service and help to make SOCOTEC the leading partner for risk management and technical advice in the Construction, Real Estate, Infrastructure and Industry sectors. You will contribute to building the cities of the future and enhancing the environmental performance and safety of our clients' assets.

    Awards and recognitions

    Disability Confident Leader

    Disability Confident Leader

    We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader at Level 3, recognising our efforts to create a fully inclusive work environment. We have provided disability equality training, improved our recruitment processes, and celebrated neurodiversity among our colleagues. Inclusivity is a core value of SOCOTEC, where everyone can thrive and contribute.

     

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    5% club member

    We're a part of the 5% club

    We are a part of the ‘5% club’, meaning that over 5% of our workforce are in ‘earn and learn’ positions, such as apprenticeships, sponsored students and graduates on formalised training schemes. This demonstrates our commitment to our employees and their development.

    CN Awards highly commended SOCOTEC UK

    Highly Commended in the CN Awards 2023

    We've been awarded Highly Commended in the CN Workforce Awards 2023!

     

    Our acknowledgment stems from our commitment to a transformative change programme designed to enhance staff retention, diminish absence rates and tackle overall performance challenges.

    Learn and Grow with SOCOTEC UK

    Learning and development opportunities

    As part of our commitment to enhancing your skills and knowledge, we offer a variety of learning and development opportunities for everyone across SOCOTEC UK. Whether you need training to refine your skills in your current role, you’re mapping out your career path to become an expert in your field, you are looking to progress within the organisation to do something different, or you aspire to become a future leader, we have something for you.

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    Management training

    As part of our commitment to enhancing your skills and knowledge, we offer a variety of learning and development opportunities for everyone across SOCOTEC UK. Whether you need training to refine your skills in your current role, you’re mapping out your career path to become an expert in your field, you are looking to progress within the organisation to do something different, or you aspire to become a future leader, we have something for you.

    CSR at SOCOTEC

    We are working to build a better world for all

    Our corporate social responsibility (CSR) vision

    We think long-term and work on projects that make a positive difference. We value diversity, inclusion, and learning. We help people overcome barriers to employment. We care for the environment, improve energy efficiency, and lower emissions.

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    We think long-term and work on projects that make a positive difference. We value diversity, inclusion, and learning. We help people overcome barriers to employment. We care for the environment, improve energy efficiency, and lower emissions.

    Life after the armed forces

    A rewarding environment for ex-forces personnel

    Whether you served in the army, navy, or air force, you have a the skills and experience that can benefit our business. We are always looking for talented and motivated individuals who can contribute to building a safer and more sustainable world. 

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    Ex forces careers

    Whether you served in the army, navy, or air force, you have a the skills and experience that can benefit our business. We are always looking for talented and motivated individuals who can contribute to building a safer and more sustainable world. 

    Benefits at SOCOTEC UK

    A range of rewards and benefits

    Supporting you and your wellbeing

    We value our employees and want to recognise their contribution to our success. We offer a flexible benefits package that suits your needs and preferences. Whether you want to save money on everyday expenses, enhance your work-life balance, or access professional support.

    We value our employees and want to recognise their contribution to our success. We offer a flexible benefits package that suits your needs and preferences. Whether you want to save money on everyday expenses, enhance your work-life balance, or access professional support.

    Our behaviours

    Open minded behaviour

    We are open-minded

    Our people have a natural curiosity about them and are willing to embrace new or different ideas, perspectives, and experiences.

     

    We are receptive to diverse viewpoints and learn from each other, challenging our own beliefs and assumptions.

     

    We embrace diversity, value different perspectives, and strive to continually learn. Our people have the ability to adapt to changing circumstances and consider alternative solutions to problems with empathy and understanding.

    Straightforward behaviour SOCOTEC

    We are straightforward

    We add reassurance by never making anything more complicated than it needs to be. We communicate clearly, honestly, and directly without unnecessary complexity, ambiguity or hidden agendas.

     

    We express our ideas, expectations, and feedback in a transparent manner, fostering open communication and mutual understanding among our people and customers.

    Human behaviour SOCOTEC

    We are human

    We listen. We get to know our people and our customers. We value the individuality of our people and our customers, recognising and prioritising the human element in interactions, decision-making, and our overall culture.

     

    We have a customer-centric approach, which prioritises the needs of our customers, based on trust, empathy, and understanding.

    Accessible SOCOTEC

    We are accessible

    Our business deals in difficult, challenging information, which can range from scientific reports to legal advice. Detail is as equally important to us as actionable clarity. We provide information in easy to digest and transparent ways, with guidance that is straightforward and easy to understand.

     

    We share a commitment to striking a balance between providing detailed, comprehensive information and ensuring that the information is communicated in a clear and actionable manner. This enhances transparency, trust and satisfaction among customers and our people.

    Warm SOCOTEC

    We are warm

    Whatever we are doing, we can always find time to do it in a human way. Whether that is a simple ‘how is your day’ or ‘thank you’; it is this consideration we are known for.

     

    We promote an atmosphere of friendliness and approachability in our interactions with colleagues and customers. We foster a positive and empathetic environment that goes beyond mere professionalism, bringing a human touch to business interactions.

    Trust worthy and ambitious socotec

    We are ambitious and trustworthy

    We like to think big. We like to explore projects that might scare other companies. We lean on our network of experts to make things happen.

     

    Here at SOCOTEC we set high goals, pursue challenging objectives, and have an entrepreneurial spirit, which influences our strong desire for success, growth, and achievement. We encourage creative thinking, initiative, and a willingness to take risks.

     

    Being trustworthy and honest are essential qualities that contribute to building a positive reputation, fostering strong relationships, and promoting ethical conduct.

    Life at SOCOTEC

    The people behind the substance

    Find out what motivates us to do our job and how do our experts use their skills, knowledge, and passion in their roles. Read news from our employees who share their experiences at SOCOTEC UK.

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    Expert learning and development

    Find out what motivates us to do our job and how do our experts use their skills, knowledge, and passion in their roles. Read news from our employees who share their experiences at SOCOTEC UK.

    Apprenticeship graduation SOCOTEC

    Lisa Massey, HR Director - SOCOTEC UK

    A message from our HR Director

    “By joining our 2,000 strong team, we offer you an opportunity to be part of a global community of professionals who share a common purpose: working together to build confidence for a safer and more sustainable world.”

    “By joining our 2,000 strong team, we offer you an opportunity to be part of a global community of professionals who share a common purpose: working together to build confidence for a safer and more sustainable world.”

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