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    SOCOTEC

    SOCOTEC

    Updated April 2025.

    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 2,000 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 2,265 UK-based Employees
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    INDUSTRY Engineering
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    SOCOTEC Head Office
    Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire
    West Midlands, United Kingdom

    Employee Demographics

    Tenure
    • <2 years - 35%
    • 2-5 years - 29%
    • 6-10 years - 16%
    • 11-15 years - 8%
    • 16-20 years - 5%
    • Over 20 years - 7%

    Company Culture at SOCOTEC

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

    65% of employees at SOCOTEC say it is a great place to work*, compared to 54% of employees at a typical UK based company.
    SOCOTEC
    65%
    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.

    92%

    People here are treated fairly regardless of their sexual orientation.

    92%

    People here are treated fairly regardless of their race.

    90%

    This is a physically safe place to work.

    88%

    People here are treated fairly regardless of their sex.

    87%

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

    Working at SOCOTEC

    Living our Values and Behaviours
    Work with a View
    Apprentice Graduation - celebrating our talent
    Building Control Conference
    Our labs in action
    Celebrating the 5% Club
    Out in the field

    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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