SOCOTEC’s Monitoring and Surveying teams deliver market‑leading services across the UK, supporting major infrastructure, construction, utilities and environmental projects. We specialise in land and utility surveying, gas and asset surveys, flow and water quality monitoring, and advanced geotechnical and structural monitoring.
What’s in it for you?
Competitive salary and 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
Planner – Water Quality – Leeds
We are looking for a proactive and organised Planner to join our Water Quality Planning Team in Leeds. In this role, you will work closely with field crews, clients, and internal teams to plan and coordinate monitoring activities efficiently, safely, and in line with contractual and regulatory requirements.
Principal responsibilities:
- Create comprehensive work packages for field crews to conduct site‑based inspections and installations.
- Identify and prioritise monitoring sites using client data, MapInfo (GIS), Land Registry records, Flood Risk Maps, and Google Maps.
- Liaise with landowners and business owners to obtain access permissions for rivers, watercourses, and monitoring locations.
- Assess site suitability and ensure safe and legal access for field‑based monitoring equipment installation.
- Create Land Entry Notices (LENS) using MapInfo and verified land ownership data.
- Create daily and weekly work schedules for field crews using Teamleaf (work management system).
- Process incoming site sheets, data, and photographs from field visits and maintain accurate datasets.
- Prepare reports, support performance reporting, and attend internal and external meetings as required.
- Liaise with clients and ensure contractual obligations for site inspections and installations are met.
- Support continuous improvement of planning processes and internal systems (Teamleaf).
Qualifications
Successful candidates will demonstrate:
- 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.
Additionally, this role requires self‑confidence in working independently while collaborating effectively as part of a wider team, and an understanding of water quality monitoring practices and environmental regulations.
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