Remote Water Quality Scheduler & Planner

Socotec Uk & Ireland; Ledston; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

SOCOTEC UK & Ireland is seeking a proactive Scheduler to join the Water Quality team in Leeds. You will plan and coordinate field-based monitoring activities, create work packages, and optimise routes while ensuring access, permits and safety requirements are in place.

The role offers remote working with occasional days in the Leeds office. You’ll work closely with field teams, Project Managers, laboratories and clients to deliver on timescales and maintain accurate records, documentation and

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and planning skills with a methodical approach to multi-activity management.
• Excellent attention to detail and record-keeping.
• Good IT skills, particularly in Excel and Access; experience with databases or scheduling systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with stakeholders.
• Logical and proactive problem-solving; able to adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
• Flexibility and resilience under pressure; manage competing demands.
• Good geographical awareness and route planning for field teams.
• Positive Can-Do attitude with commitment to quality and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule water quality monitoring and sampling across client projects.
• Create work packages, daily schedules and optimal routes for field teams.
• Prepare maps, site information, trackers and documentation for fieldwork.
• Coordinate site access, permissions, traffic management and permits before fieldwork.
• Liaise with field teams and communicate schedules and changes.
• Coordinate monitoring, equipment deployment and follow-up visits.
• Support urgent and emergency sampling requirements as needed.
• Maintain accurate databases, spreadsheets, maps and project information.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Water Quality management, laboratories and clients to deliver monitoring programmes.
• Monitor progress, resolve scheduling/logistical issues and escalate when needed.
• Assist with new project set-up and process improvements to planning systems.

Skills

Organisational skills

Planning

Attention to detail

IT skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Independent working

Flexibility

Geographical awareness

Education

GCSE English and Maths (Grade C or above) or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

SOCOTEC UK & Ireland is seeking a proactive Scheduler to join the Water Quality team in Leeds. You will plan and coordinate field-based monitoring activities, create work packages, and optimise routes while ensuring access, permits and safety requirements are in place.

The role offers remote working with occasional days in the Leeds office. You’ll work closely with field teams, Project Managers, laboratories and clients to deliver on timescales and maintain accurate records, documentation and