Job Description

CDS Scheduler

Based in the Coventry or Leicester areas, with a hybrid working arrangement, we are seeking a CDS Scheduler to join our Gas Surveying Team. In this role, you will coordinate surveys that require access to private land and property, supporting critical gas infrastructure projects. You will work closely with survey teams, project managers, and clients to ensure efficient scheduling and smooth delivery of survey operations within a company that values precision, communication, and professional development. You must be willing to work flexibly and adapt to varying project requirements.

Our successful candidate will be responsible for a range of duties, including, but not limited to the following:

Communicate project requirements effectively with landowners, proprietors, and internal teams Schedule surveys in a logistically efficient manner, optimising routes and resources Maintain and update planning databases with accurate access and appointment information Monitor, prioritise, and group monthly work requests for efficient survey operations Liaise daily with managers, supervisors, and surveyors to ensure smooth workflow Manage incoming work spreadsheets and ensure timely updates to scheduling records Create daily, weekly, and monthly survey plans in line with project objectives Provide support to Project Managers with additional scheduling and planning needs Communicate professionally with external clients when required Ensure all records and databases are maintained with accuracy and confidentiality

To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:

Experience in scheduling, planning, or administrative coordination Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills Strong verbal and written communication abilities Proactive and self-motivated approach to problem-solving Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team Attention to detail and logical thinking Deadline-driven and capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment

It is desirable, that you also have some or all of the following:

Experience with database management or scheduling software Previous cold calling or client liaison experience Customer service or call centre background

About SOCOTEC

At SOCOTEC, we offer comprehensive asset data collection services using industry-leading technology. Our expert teams deliver precise asset location, condition, and risk reporting for a wide range of infrastructure, including street furniture, utility meters, manhole covers, and any assets requiring geographical referencing and digital recording. Our services encompass MRPS (Mains Risk Prioritisation System) Surveys, Gas Leakage Surveys, Data Management, and Meter Reading. With over 30 years of experience, we are the principal UK contractor for MRPS surveying, supporting gas utility companies in managing and delivering their replacement programmes.

What's in it for you?

We can offer you a wide range of benefits including 25 days holiday with the opportunity to buy more, an electric car scheme (where applicable), employee recognition schemes, family friendly support, employee benefits and discounts app, employee assistance programmes, and enhanced company pension.


SOCOTEC UK are proud to be Disability Confident accredited.

Why SOCOTEC?

Here at SOCOTEC UK, we have over 2,000 colleagues across our divisions delivering world-class services to our customers. We have several business streams that provides an unrivalled range of testing, inspection, and certification and advisory services throughout the UK, and we deliver excellence to our customers by recruiting and retaining the very best industry talent.


At SOCOTEC, we believe that a driven, inspired and challenged team is the key to success. We promote inclusivity, encourage individuality and have a zero-tolerance policy to discrimination, with the aim that every single member of our team will thrive both in and out of the workplace.


We invest in our people. We push you to grow and we want you to progress. We believe in continued development and the pursuit of ambition. Our open and friendly office space promotes a culture of teamwork and provides the opportunity to ask, listen and learn from those around you. With a young, dynamic and exciting workplace, we are constantly striving, as a team, to develop and succeed.


Think you've got what it takes to add value to our success? We would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application.

Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC, it is at the heart of everything that we do. We are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of all of our business operations.