Field Service Manager

Salary from £53,000 + car allowance & bens  

Remote UK |  Site Travel when required 

Due to an internal promotion, our client, a global engineering organisation, is seeking a Field Service Manager to lead an established team of Field Service and Commissioning Engineers. 

This is a non-hands-on management role requiring a practical engineering background and previous experience leading field-based engineering teams. 

The Role 

You will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership and coordination of engineering activities across service, maintenance, installation and commissioning projects throughout the UK and internationally. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead and support a team of Field Service and Commissioning Engineers. 
• Plan and allocate engineering resources across multiple projects and activities. 
• Maintain operational oversight of service, installation, maintenance and commissioning work. 
• Ensure engineers have the information, tools and support required to perform effectively. 
• Remove operational barriers and support project delivery. 
• Promote high standards of health, safety and compliance. 
• Build effective relationships with customers, contractors and stakeholders. 
• Drive team performance and continuous improvement. 

About You 

Essential Experience & Attributes 

• Experience leading field-based engineering teams. 
• Practical engineering background within mechanical, industrial or related environments. 
• Previous progression from a hands-on engineering role into leadership or management. 
• Strong planning, coordination and organisational skills. 
• Strong health and safety awareness, including experience with RAMS and safe systems of work. 
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and business systems. 
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. 
• Practical problem-solving and decision-making ability. 
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently. 

Desirable 

• IOSH and/or NEBOSH qualification. 
• Experience within water treatment, utilities, power generation, M&E, industrial engineering, large-scale installation projects or maintenance-led operations. 

What's On Offer 

• Remote UK-based position. 
• Approximately one office visit per month. 
• Site travel as required. 
• Opportunity to lead an established and experienced engineering team. 
• Significant responsibility for operational delivery, resource planning and team performance. 

Apply now if you're an experienced engineering leader looking for a people-focused management role within a global engineering organisation