SOCOTEC is a European Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) group serving the built environment. Founded in 1953, the company works across the whole lifecycle of built assets - checking compliance, extending asset lifespan and protecting people and infrastructure. It operates in 23 countries and employs more than 5,500 experts, including roughly 190 agencies in France.
Its work spans inspection, measurement, technical consulting, certification and training, applied to buildings, real estate, industry and infrastructure. These disciplines cover building inspection, asset lifecycle management and compliance, combining technical analysis with field-based assessment and documented standards.
Roles across the group draw on structured technical practice: carrying out inspections and measurements, preparing technical advice, verifying compliance and safety, and delivering training built on the company's engineering knowledge. The organisation describes an approach that pairs deep technical expertise with local presence.
Founded in 1953 and marking more than 70 years of operation, SOCOTEC states a mission to contribute to a safer, more sustainable and more inclusive city of the future, with values centred on integrity, innovation and a commitment to safety and sustainability.
