Senior Technical Services Officer

🔥 15 hours ago

🇬🇧 United Kingdom – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

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SOCOTEC UK & Ireland

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1001 - 5000 employees

🏗️ Construction

💼 Consulting

Construction • Consulting

SOCOTEC UK & Ireland is a network of industry experts providing testing, inspection, certification and consultancy services across the full asset lifecycle for buildings and infrastructure. Their services include asbestos management, building control and regulations consultancy, materials testing, geotechnical and structural monitoring, environmental monitoring and consultancy (including water and air quality), fire safety engineering and testing, occupational hygiene, sustainability and compliance advisory, and expert witness/forensic support. SOCOTEC serves clients in construction, infrastructure, property, utilities and related sectors across the UK and Ireland.

📋 Description

• Lead complex classification and EXAP projects from initial scope review through final technical documentation • Prepare classifications, EXAP reports, and hardware performance sheets to relevant standards with clear evidence trails • Guide manufacturers on product range definition, evidence requirements, test planning, and scope analysis • Provide expert technical advice on testing, classification, and field-of-application requirements • Interpret test data and apply objective, proportionate judgement to complex product scenarios • Operate as a recognised specialist across doors, walls, floors, service installations, linear joint seals, fire-resistant glazing systems, and smoke control dampers • Peer review highly technical documentation for accuracy and rigour • Mentor fire resistance and technical services colleagues • Build trusted client relationships and represent UKTC at industry events and trade association meetings

🎯 Requirements

• Degree or HNC-level qualification in physics, engineering, or a relevant scientific discipline, or equivalent professional experience • 5+ years' established track record in fire resistance, passive fire protection, construction-product testing, technical assessment, or manufacture • Ability to independently prepare and peer review classification, EXAP, and related technical performance documentation • Detailed working knowledge of BS EN 1363-1, BS EN 1634-1, BS EN 1634-3, BS EN 1364-1, BS EN 1365-1, and BS 476: Part 22 • Strong working knowledge of BS EN 15269-1, BS EN 15725, and BS EN 13501-2 • Thorough experience within a UKAS-accredited or equivalent ISO/IEC 17025 environment • Sound understanding of responsibilities under the UK Construction Products Regulation • Strong practical construction knowledge and understanding of specimen installation and construction-process risks • Advanced capability in data interpretation, technical writing, and communicating conclusions to specialist and non-specialist audiences • High-level customer liaison and account-management skills • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook

🏖️ Benefits

• Remote, office-based, or hybrid work flexibility • Comprehensive training, mentorship, and development programs • Opportunities to build a traditional career path or explore multiple disciplines • Diverse local, national, and global projects • Opportunity to enhance practical skills through tools and laboratory instruments • Opportunity for academic development through international test standards and regulations • Opportunity to work with diverse, challenging testing, inspection, and certification projects