Field Service Engineer - Site Lead
Core
Lead and coordinate Field Service Engineers and subcontractors to deliver transformer installation, commissioning, maintenance, refurbishment, and service projects across the UK.
Role type
Senior Site Lead / Site Manager for Field Services
Builds
Critical energy infrastructure projects (transformer installation, commissioning, maintenance, refurbishment)
Domain
Power utilities / Heavy engineering
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Site team leadership, project coordination, health and safety compliance, stakeholder management, logistics planning, risk management, technical drawing interpretation
Preferred skills
SMSTS, SSSTS, IOSH Managing Safely, CSCS, CCNSG qualifications
Technologies
Mechanical and electrical drawings, project specifications
Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate teams of Field Service Engineers and subcontractors on customer sites; Take responsibility for day-to-day site management activities ensuring schedule and quality compliance; Act as the primary on-site point of contact for customers; Support installation, commissioning, maintenance, refurbishment, and repair of large power transformers; Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements; Coordinate site logistics, resource allocation, documentation, permits, and subcontractor activities; Lead daily briefings, toolbox talks, risk assessments, and site safety discussions; Monitor project progress, identify risks, and escalate concerns; Drive operational excellence to improve productivity and safety; Act as an ambassador for the company to identify service opportunities.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management capability