Site Engineer

SOCOTEC UK & Ireland; Uckfield; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Electric car scheme

Employee recognition programmes

Family-friendly support

Exclusive retail discounts

Employee assistance programmes

Disability Confident accreditation

Job summary

SOCOTEC UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join our Monitoring & Survey (Remote Monitoring) division. You will manage site activities, install instrumentation, and lead teams while ensuring safety and high-quality delivery.

Qualifications include GCSEs, NVQ4/EngTech, and relevant tickets. You’ll coordinate with clients and project teams, review data, and support planning. We offer a flexible work approach across projects nationwide in a safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in instrumentation and monitoring.
• Strong knowledge of geotechnical and structural monitoring equipment.
• Experience managing teams, work packages and subcontractors.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Strong commitment to health and safety and quality.
• Ability to interpret monitoring data and identify faults.
• GCSEs in English and Maths, or equivalent.
• CSCS Supervisors/Managers Card, Sentinel Card with PTS, IOSH Managing Safely and a full UK driving licence.
• Experience in rail infrastructure, tunnels, London Underground or drill rig operations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Managing site works safely and efficiently.
• Installing and monitoring instrumentation.
• Coordinating programmes with clients and project teams.
• Managing site personnel and subcontractors.
• Leading briefings and shifts where required.
• Maintaining site records and project reports.
• Supporting project planning and ITP sign-offs.
• Ensuring health and safety compliance.
• Reviewing monitoring data and identifying faults.
• Improving operational quality and efficiency.

Skills

Site management

Team leadership

Communication

Health & safety

Data interpretation

Client coordination

Education

GCSEs in English & Maths

NVQ Level 4 / EngTech

BlueTrust process knowledge

CSCS Supervisors/Managers Card

Sentinel Card with PTS

IOSH Managing Safely

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Geotechnical monitoring equipment

Structural monitoring equipment

Job description

SOCOTEC’s Monitoring and Surveying teams deliver market-leading monitoring, surveying and data collection services across the UK. With over 30 years of experience, we support major infrastructure, construction, utilities and environmental projects through land and utility surveying, gas and asset surveys, flow and water quality monitoring, and advanced geotechnical and structural monitoring. Using industry-leading technology and real-time data, we help clients reduce risk, protect critical assets and make safe, informed decisions. Our people-focused, can-do culture puts safety, quality and customer excellence at the heart of everything we do.

What's in it for you?

Your expertise deserves recognition. Alongside a competitive salary that increases as you progress, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days holiday (with the option to buy more), an electric car scheme (where applicable), employee recognition programmes, family-friendly support, exclusive retail discounts, employee assistance programmes, and an enhanced company pension. SOCOTEC UK & Ireland are proud to be Disability Confident accredited.

Job Description

Are you interested in geotechnical and structural instrumentation and monitoring? This could be your opportunity to excel as a Site Engineer, playing a vital role in supporting SOCOTEC’s continued success.

As SOCOTEC grows, so do our teams. We’re looking for a dedicated Site Engineer to join our Monitoring & Survey (Remote Monitoring) division and wear the SOCOTEC badge with pride.

We are seeking a proactive, reliable, and flexible Site Engineer to manage site activities, ensure safe and high-quality delivery, and support site personnel. You’ll need confidence in leading teams, working independently and collaborating with clients and project teams. Experience in geotechnical and structural monitoring within construction is essential.

The tasks you will undertake will include (but are not limited to):

• Managing site works safely and efficiently.
• Installing and monitoring instrumentation.
• Coordinating programmes with clients and project teams.
• Managing site personnel and subcontractors.
• Leading briefings and shifts where required.
• Maintaining site records and project reports.
• Supporting project planning and ITP sign-offs.
• Ensuring health and safety compliance.
• Reviewing monitoring data and identifying faults.
• Improving operational quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Over five years’ experience in instrumentation and monitoring.
• Strong knowledge of geotechnical and structural monitoring equipment.
• Experience managing teams, work packages and subcontractors.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A strong commitment to health and safety and quality.
• Ability to interpret monitoring data and identify faults.
• GCSEs in English and Maths, or equivalent.
• CSCS Supervisors/Managers Card, Sentinel Card with PTS, IOSH Managing Safely and a full UK driving licence.
• NVQ Level 4/EngTech and knowledge of the BlueTrust process, as specified in the role.
• Experience in rail infrastructure, tunnels, London Underground or drill rig operations would be advantageous. Additional industry tickets, such as IPAF, PASMA, SSSTS and CAT & Genny, are also desirable.

If you’re an experienced professional who takes pride in delivering safe, high-quality site works and leading teams, we’d love to hear from you.

Additional Information

Why SOCOTEC?

Join a thriving community of over 2,000 industry professionals who are passionate about making a real difference. At SOCOTEC UK, we're not just delivering services - we're shaping the future of testing, inspection, and certification across the nation.

What sets us apart? Our people. We've built our reputation on attracting exceptional talent like you and empowering them to deliver excellence at every turn. Our comprehensive range of TIC services means you'll have the opportunity to work on diverse, challenging projects that truly matter.

In this role, you won't just be another employee - you'll be a key player in our continued success story. Your expertise will directly contribute to our mission of building a safer, more sustainable world, while you grow your career alongside some of the industry's finest professionals.

Build a traditional career path or explore opportunities across multiple disciplines - all within SOCOTEC. Your choice, your direction.

Work Your Way

Local, national, or global projects. Office-based, remote, or hybrid. We offer the flexibility that empowers you to perform at your best.

Committed to Your Growth

From day one, you'll have access to comprehensive training, mentorship, and development programs. We support every step of your professional journey. #YouGrowWeGrow

Think you've got what it takes to add value to our success? We would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application.

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.