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SOCOTEC

Updated October 2026.

About SOCOTEC

Company Overview
SOCOTEC is the UK's leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, with comprehensive solutions in the Infrastructure, Environment, Building & Real Estate and Advisory. We are a network of industry-leading experts who empower ambitious businesses at every stage of the asset lifecycle. With 2,400 team members, working with over 5,000 companies, everything we do is for the benefit of our clients, who to us become partnered with our entire group. Whether we’re carrying out a one-off inspection or playing our part in creating a city’s most inspiring spaces, our clients trust our people’s extensive expertise and integrity.
Company Size 2,490 UK-based Employees
(Super Large)
INDUSTRY Engineering
CONNECT
SOCOTEC Head Office
Burton-on-Trent, East Midlands
East Midlands, United Kingdom

Employee Demographics

Tenure
  • <2 years - 43%
  • 2-5 years - 22%
  • 6-10 years - 15%
  • 11-15 years - 8%
  • 16-20 years - 5%
  • Over 20 years - 6%

Company Culture at SOCOTEC

The employee experience below at SOCOTEC, compared to a typical company.

69% of employees at SOCOTEC say it is a great place to work*, compared to 54% of employees at a typical UK based company.
SOCOTEC
69%
Typical Company
54%
*Responses to the statement “Taking everything into account, I would say this is a great place to work.” vs. a typical UK company.

94%

People here are treated fairly regardless of their sexual orientation.

93%

People here are treated fairly regardless of their race.

89%

This is a physically safe place to work.

89%

People here are treated fairly regardless of their gender.

87%

I am able to take time off from work when I think it's necessary.

Working at SOCOTEC

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Getting the list of awards....

Best Workplaces Lists

Great Place To Work® is proud to recognise SOCOTEC on the following Best Workplaces Lists.

Interested in a career at SOCOTEC, or just want to know more?

To discover what sets SOCOTEC apart and explore relevant career opportunities, take a look at their website.

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