Multiskilled Field Technician – Infra Testing

SOCOTEC UK & Ireland; Lurgan; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

SOCOTEC is seeking a versatile Field Technician to join our Infrastructure team. You will support testing across materials, geotechnical, foundations, structures, and integrity disciplines, travelling across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland to support projects.

Based at Moyrusk near Belfast, you will work on site, in the lab and in offices, ensuring safe, compliant and high-quality results. The role offers growth through training, certifications and a collaborative One Team culture.

Qualifications

• Experience of construction/site activities.
• A relevant technical qualification (e.g. NVQ, HNC/HND in a construction/engineering-related discipline) or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience across multiple technician disciplines (materials, foundations, structures or integrity testing) preferred but not essential.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with clients, engineers and site teams.
• A full UK driving licence, as travel to various sites will be required.
• Willingness to travel to different sites across Ireland as needed.
• A strong awareness of health & safety practices, ideally holding a valid CSCS card.
• Good IT literacy, with the ability to accurately record data and produce reports.
• A flexible, adaptable approach and the ability to work well as part of a team.
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g. CSCS, NEBOSH, or specialist testing qualifications) would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Conducting a variety of testing activities across multiple disciplines (materials, geotechnical, foundations, structures, integrity).
• Involvement in geotechnical and civil drilling activities.
• Carrying out site inspections and assessments in line with project and client requirements.
• Collecting, preparing and processing samples for laboratory and on-site analysis.
• Operating and maintaining testing equipment relevant to different specialisms.
• Accurately recording test data and producing clear, timely reports.
• Adhering to health & safety procedures and site-specific requirements at all times.
• Liaising professionally with clients, engineers and site teams to understand project needs.
• Supporting multiple projects and teams flexibly, adapting to changing priorities.
• Ensuring all work is carried out to high standards of quality and compliance.

Skills

Construction site experience

Technical qualification

Multi-discipline testing

Strong communication

Driving licence

Willingness to travel

CSCS card

IT literacy

Team player

Health & safety awareness

Education

NVQ/HNC/HND in construction/engineering

Job description

SOCOTEC is seeking a versatile Field Technician to join our Infrastructure team. You will support testing across materials, geotechnical, foundations, structures, and integrity disciplines, travelling across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland to support projects.

Based at Moyrusk near Belfast, you will work on site, in the lab and in offices, ensuring safe, compliant and high-quality results. The role offers growth through training, certifications and a collaborative One Team culture.