Planner

SOCOTEC UK & Ireland; Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Hybrid/Remote options

Training program

Job summary

SOCOTEC in Leeds is seeking a proactive Planner to support the Water Quality Monitoring team. You will coordinate field crews, plan activities, and ensure work aligns with contractual and regulatory requirements.

The role requires independent work and strong collaboration across teams, with emphasis on data accuracy, reporting, and efficient scheduling using GIS tools and internal systems. Flexibility to work in hybrid arrangements and opportunities for training and career progression are

Qualifications

• Experience in planning, scheduling, or operational support roles.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with stakeholders.
• Attention to data accuracy and documentation.
• Ability to learn new systems quickly (e.g., Teamleaf).

Responsibilities

• Identify and prioritise sites to be inspected by field crews using client data and GIS tools.
• Create and apply for traffic permits using MapInfo and maps.
• Contact landowners to arrange access and permissions.
• Create Land Entry Notices (LENS) from site data.
• Liaise with field crews and manage daily/weekly site plans.
• Manage paperwork, data, photos, and reports.
• Provide support on crew and contracts performance.
• Assist in developing planning procedures for continuous improvement.
• Liaise with external clients as required.

Skills

Planning & scheduling

Coordination

Organisational skills

Communication

Data management

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Tools

MapInfo

Teamleaf

GIS

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Planner - Flow - Leeds

Are you interested in environmental monitoring, data coordination, and supporting essential flow 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 Flow 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.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prioritise sites to be inspected by the field crews, from our clients proposed data using MapInfo (GIS software) and Google maps.
• Create and apply for traffic permits using MapInfo, Google and field crew information.
• Contact land / business owners to arrange access and permissions for site crews.
• Create Land Entry Notices (LENS) in MapInfo using data from the site investigation and Land registry.
• Liaise with field crews.
• Create daily / weekly plans for site field crews using Teamleaf, our internal work management system, using information gathered from land registry and traffic permits applied for.
• Manage incoming paperwork and electronic site sheets including data and photographs returned from site and maintain data sets and create reports as required.
• Provide supporting information on crew and contracts performance as required.
• Assist with the ongoing development of planning procedures and processes with Teamleaf for continuous improvement.
• Liaise with external clients as required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• Build a traditional career path or explore opportunities across multiple disciplines.
• Work locally, nationally, or globally; office-based, remote, or hybrid. Flexibility to perform at your best.
• Access to comprehensive training, mentorship, and development programs from day one.