SOCOTEC UK & Ireland
Senior Technician
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Senior Technician
Senior Technician – Foundation Testing
Department: MFT-FND – Foundation Testing Business Unit: Foundations
About SOCOTEC
Company Description
Infrastructure plays a critical role in shaping the future of built environments. SOCOTEC’s Infrastructure team delivers essential technical services to ensure the safety, quality, and compliance of major construction and civil engineering projects across the UK.
We provide:
- Independent construction materials testing (strength, durability, performance)
- Foundations and pile testing to confirm ground stability
- Specialist structures, pavements and infrastructure assessment
- Integrated geotechnical and structural monitoring to deliver real-time data throughout project lifecycles
Our experts use industry-leading equipment and advanced technology to support projects from initial site investigation through to construction and long-term performance. By helping clients manage risk, meet regulatory standards, and build resilient assets, we contribute to safer, more sustainable infrastructure.
The Role
About the Opportunity
Are you passionate about structural and foundation testing? This is your chance to **excel as a Senior Technician—a role that empowers you to make an immediate impact within SOCOTEC’s growing Infrastructure division.
We’re seeking a proactive, reliable, and highly flexible Senior Technician to join our foundation testing team. In this position, you’ll work both autonomously and collaboratively, delivering expert testing services while advancing your career in a fast-growing organisation.
This role requires: ✔ Independence and initiative—ability to lead and report findings. ✔ Engineering knowledge—priority given to those with foundation testing, structural instrumentation, or pile load testing experience. ✔ Physical resilience—fieldwork demands manual handling, occasional overnight travel, and working in challenging weather.
Key Responsibilities
Core Duties
Your role will include (but is not limited to):
- Leading and undertaking site testing, including piling and foundation assessments.
- Conducting building static load tests and installing monitoring instrumentation.
- Setting up, operating, and calibrating testing equipment following established methodologies and company Risk Assessments, Method Statements (RAMS).
- Recording and analysing test data, ensuring quality documentation on site and laboratory reports.
- Completing project-specific standards, including site records, test sheets, and safety compliance forms to HSE and client requirements.
- Ensuring adherence to SOCOTEC’s Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental (QHSE) protocols.
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Hands-On Fieldwork
- Regular field visits to construction sites (may include overnight stays).
- Manual handling of heavy equipment and machinery.
- Work in all-weather conditions, including extreme temperatures and adverse conditions.
Customer Excellence
- Passion for customer service—focused on delivering exceptional standards and exceeding client expectations.
- Client-centric mindset: prioritising client needs, listening actively, and fostering trust.
- Promote collaboration—supporting colleagues to exceed client expectations through teamwork and mutual respect.
Continuous Improvement
- Drive progress by identifying and proposing improvements to:
- Processes
- Operational efficiency
- Quality of delivered services
- Grow professionally by pursuing additional training, adopting new skills, and sharing knowledge.
- Challenge understanding with questions to enhance both individual and team performance.
Requirements
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- Proven track record in foundation/pile testing or related civil engineering fieldwork environments.
- Professional experience in structural testing, instrumentation, or site investigation.
- Full UK driving licence and ability to travel frequently.
- GCSE-equivalent qualifications in Maths and English (or equivalent).
Desirable Qualifications
- CSCS or CPCS Slinger/Operator certification (we can facilitate training if needed).
Soft Skills
- Strong hands-on aptitude for manual and technical tasks.
- Excellent communication skills to liaise with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently in isolated environments as required.
Benefits & Rewards
Supporting Your Success
At SOCOTEC, we believe your role deserves recognition and investment. Our benefits include: ✅ Competitive salary aligned with industry standards and experience level ✅ 25 days’ holiday annually + option to buy additional leave ✅ Electric car scheme (where applicable) ✅ Company pension with enhanced contribution terms ✅ Family-friendly policies, including parental and leave support ✅ Ongoing professional training and career development programmes ✅ Disability Confident Accredited Organisation ✅ Employee assistance programmes, mental health support ✅ Exclusive employee discounts and retail benefits ✅ Recognition schemes celebrating individual contributions
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Why Join SOCOTEC?
Shaping the Future of Testing
As a founding partner of the UK Testing, Inspection & Certification (TIC) industry, we're defining standards for safety, sustainability, and resilience in infrastructure.
Our Mission is to create safer, more sustainable environments through innovative, scientifically rigorous testing. By joining us, you'll:
- Work on projects that impact communities—bridges, skyscrapers, railway lines, and renewable energy infrastructure.
- Collaborate with a global team—SOCOTEC operates across 22 countries, offering cross-business perspectives.
- Enjoy flexibility and career growth—from site-specific technical roles to leadership opportunities.
A Culture of Growth
Explore multiple career pathways while maintaining the ability to specialise. Whether you choose to:
- Build a traditional role within testing
- Transition into management or project leadership
- Shape new testing technologies and methodologies
Your growth paths are supported by structured mentorship, structured upskilling, and cross-division integration.
- Local projects, global projects—we adapt to your career rhythm.
- Flexible working options—hybrid, remote, or on-site.
Next Steps
How to Apply
Tell us why you’re the perfect fit for the foundation testing industry. Your passion, technical expertise, and customer focus will help us—and our clients—succeed every day.
Apply now to be part of SOCOTEC’s legacy of expertise, integrity, and practical solutions.
#YouGrowWeGrow—Apply Today to shape your future with us.
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