Company Description
About Monitoring and Surveying
SOCOTEC’s Monitoring and Surveying teams deliver market-leading monitoring, surveying and data collection services across the UK. With over 30 years of experience, we support major infrastructure, construction, utilities and environmental projects through land and utility surveying, gas and asset surveys, flow and water quality monitoring, and advanced geotechnical and structural monitoring. Using industry-leading technology and real-time data, we help clients reduce risk, protect critical assets and make safe, informed decisions. Our people-focused, can-do culture puts safety, quality and customer excellence at the heart of everything we do.
What's in it for you?
Your expertise deserves recognition. Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days holiday (with the option to buy more), an electric car scheme (where applicable), employee recognition programmes, family-friendly support, exclusive retail discounts, employee assistance programmes, and an enhanced company pension. SOCOTEC UK & Ireland are proud to be Disability Confident accredited.
Job Description
Planner - Water Quality - Leeds
Are you interested in environmental monitoring, data coordination, and supporting essential water quality field operations? This is an opportunity to join SOCOTEC as a Planner, playing a key role in supporting the Water Quality Monitoring team.
As SOCOTEC continues to grow, we are looking for a proactive and organised Planner to join our Water Quality Planning Team in Leeds. In this role, you’ll work closely with field crews, clients, and internal teams to ensure monitoring activities are planned efficiently, safely, and in line with contractual and regulatory requirements.
You’ll need to be confident working independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a wider team. Experience in planning, scheduling, or coordination roles is essential, along with an understanding of water quality monitoring practices and environmental regulations.
The tasks you will undertake will include (but are not limited to):
- Creating comprehensive work packages for field crews to conduct site-based inspections and installations
- Identifying and prioritising monitoring sites using client data, MapInfo (GIS), Land Registry records, Flood Risk Maps, and Google Maps
- Liaising with landowners and business owners to obtain access permissions for rivers, watercourses, and monitoring locations
- Assessing site suitability and ensuring safe and legal access for field-based monitoring equipment installation
- Creating Land Entry Notices (LENS) using MapInfo and verified land ownership data
- Creating daily and weekly work schedules for field crews using Teamleaf (work management system)
- Processing incoming site sheets, data, and photographs from field visits and maintaining accurate datasets
- Preparing reports, supporting performance reporting, and attending internal and external meetings as required
- Liaising with clients and ensuring contractual obligations for site inspections and installations are met
- Supporting continuous improvement of planning processes and internal systems (Teamleaf)
Qualifications
To be a successful Planner, you should be able to demonstrate:
- Previous experience in planning, scheduling, coordination, or operational support roles
- Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Excellent communication skills, including telephone and written correspondence with stakeholders and landowners
- High attention to detail, particularly in data management, documentation, and reporting
- Problem-solving ability, especially in relation to site access and operational constraints
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and ability to learn bespoke systems quickly
Additional Information
Why SOCOTEC?
Join a thriving community of over 2,000 industry professionals who are passionate about making a real difference. At SOCOTEC UK, we're not just delivering services - we're shaping the future of testing, inspection, and certification across the nation.
What sets us apart? Our people. We've built our reputation on attracting exceptional talent like you and empowering them to deliver excellence at every turn. Our comprehensive range of TIC services means you'll have the opportunity to work on diverse, challenging projects that truly matter.
In this role, you won't just be another employee - you'll be a key player in our continued success story. Your expertise will directly contribute to our mission of building a safer, more sustainable world, while you grow your career alongside some of the industry's finest professionals.
Your Career, Your Way
Build a traditional career path or explore opportunities across multiple disciplines - all within SOCOTEC. Your choice, your direction.
Work Your Way
Local, national, or global projects. Office-based, remote, or hybrid. We offer the flexibility that empowers you to perform at your best.
Committed to Your Growth
From day one, you'll have access to comprehensive training, mentorship, and development programs. We support every step of your professional journey. #YouGrowWeGrow
Think you've got what it takes to add value to our success? We would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application.
Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC, it is at the heart of everything that we do. We are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of all of our business operations.
