Data Analyst

SOCOTEC UK & Ireland; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in environmental monitoring is seeking a Data Analyst to join their Flow & Water Quality Monitoring team in Leeds. This hybrid role involves analyzing environmental data from flow monitors and delivering insights to clients. The position offers flexibility to work from home or on-site, with a focus on sustainability and innovation. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills, with a relevant degree preferred but not essential.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Employee perks & discount schemes

Structured training and career progression

Supportive and friendly team culture

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused mindset.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Edit and analyse environmental data from flow monitoring.
• Identify patterns in water flow and rainfall data.
• Deliver reports and support project stakeholders.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Self-Motivation

Education

Degree in Geography

Degree in Environmental Science

Degree in Hydrology

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

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Data Analyst

SOCOTEC UK is a market leader in environmental monitoring, testing, and compliance services. With over 30 years of experience, our Flow & Water Quality Monitoring division supports clients across the UK — ranging from blue-chip consultancies to major water companies — in reducing environmental risk and enhancing the quality of natural water environments.

As part of a globally trusted brand in infrastructure, environmental, and compliance solutions, we are passionate about innovation, sustainability, and delivering excellence to our customers.

The Role

We are recruiting for a Data Analyst to join our Flow & Water Quality Monitoring team. This role is essential in delivering accurate environmental data gathered from field-deployed flow monitors across the UK. These monitors capture water depth, velocity, and rainfall data, which are used to assess the performance of wastewater networks and river quality.

This is a hybrid role based in Leeds, with flexibility to work from home, client sites, or our office, depending on operational needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit and analyse environmental data from flow monitoring and water quality systems
• Identify patterns and anomalies in water flow, rainfall, and river data
• Update and record equipment status, ensuring optimum data quality and performance
• Communicate findings clearly with both internal teams and external clients
• Deliver reports and support project stakeholders with accurate data-driven insights
  
  

Role Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused mindset
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word), email, and web-based reporting tools
• Ideally holds a degree in a relevant subject (e.g., Geography, Environmental Science, Hydrology) and/or industry experience (not essential – full training provided)
• Must have the right to work in the UK
  
  

Why Join SOCOTEC?

• Salary is £26,208PA with skill-based uplifts
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Employee perks & discount schemes
• Structured training and career progression
• Supportive and friendly team culture
• Opportunities to contribute to environmental sustainability
  
  

This is a hybrid role primarily connected to our Leeds office. You’ll have the flexibility to work from home, client offices, or our Leeds base depending on your workload and meeting schedules. While regular travel to the office is required, daily attendance is not expected. Ideally, candidates should be within reasonable commuting distance to foster collaboration with on-site teams.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

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