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
  • Ability to work 5 days in the office / site
  • Eligible for security clearance (NPPV3/SC)