Field Service Manager

Reed Specialist Recruitment

A fast-growing, privately backed engineering business is seeking a Field Engineering Manager to take full ownership of a team lacking leadership - offering the opportunity to step in, raise standards, and build a high-performing function from the ground up.

A rare opportunity to move into a role where your impact is immediate and visible - leading people, driving accountability, and shaping the future of a critical operational team

Job Description:

  • Lead, develop and hold accountable a team of field engineers and subcontractors
  • Build a strong performance culture - dealing with underperformance and raising standards
  • Define and implement structure, processes, and governance across the function
  • Take ownership of resource planning, subcontractor strategy, and team growth
  • Embed a robust H&S and compliance culture that stands up to scrutiny
  • Act as the go-to leader for field operations across the business

Beneficial Skills / Experience:

  • Have a track record of managing and developing engineers in the field
  • Be confident handling performance issues, recruitment, and team structure decisions
  • Bring strong leadership presence - decisive, direct, and accountable
  • Understand the commercial reality of running a field function
  • Care deeply about quality, standards, and doing the job properly
  • Be comfortable operating in a fast-paced, no-nonsense environment

Additional Details:

  • Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours)
  • Salary: Competitive
  • Requirements:
    • Full UK driving licence
    • Eligible for security clearance (NPPV3/SC)
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