SOCOTEC’s Environment, Infrastructure, Monitoring and Surveying teams deliver expert technical, environmental and compliance services that support major infrastructure, construction, utilities and environmental projects across the UK. Our capabilities include environmental consultancy and monitoring, water safety and occupational hygiene services, construction materials and foundations testing, land and utility surveying, geotechnical and structural monitoring, and specialist assessment and advisory solutions. Using industry-leading technology, real‑time data and science‑based approaches, we help clients manage risk, meet regulatory standards, protect people and assets, and deliver safer, more sustainable and resilient environments.
What’s in it for you? Your expertise deserves recognition. Alongside a competitive salary, 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
Project Manager – Crawley
Are you interested in delivering multi‑divisional projects within a live airport operational environment? This is an opportunity to step into a Project Manager role where you’ll play a key part in supporting SOCOTEC’s continued growth and success.
We’re looking for a proactive, reliable, and flexible Project Manager to join our Multi‑Divisional Operations team. In this role, you’ll take ownership of complex, fast‑moving projects in a highly regulated environment, requiring both independent decision‑making and strong collaboration with diverse teams.
The ideal candidate will bring experience from infrastructure, construction, engineering, surveying, or similar operational environments, along with a solid understanding of health & safety requirements in high‑risk or regulated settings.
The tasks you will undertake will include (but are not limited to):
- Managing multiple concurrent projects across the Monitoring & Surveying, Infrastructure, Environment and Safety divisions
- Coordinating project delivery within a live airport environment while ensuring operational continuity, compliance, and stakeholder engagement
- Managing project plans, budgets, resources, reporting requirements, subcontractors and technical teams to ensure successful delivery
- Liaising with airport stakeholders and operational teams to minimise disruption and maintain safe working practices
- Overseeing risk assessments, permits to work, and compliance with aviation and health & safety regulations
- Monitoring progress against key milestones and implementing corrective actions where necessary
Qualifications
To be a successful Project Manager, you should be able to demonstrate:
- Proven experience delivering projects within infrastructure, construction, engineering, aviation, surveying, or other operational environments
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively across technical teams, contractors, and operational stakeholders
- Excellent organisational and leadership capabilities, with experience managing multiple concurrent projects in a fast‑paced environment
- Strong commercial awareness and working knowledge of health & safety requirements within regulated or high‑risk environments, with the ability to manage competing priorities and drive delivery under pressure
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