At a Glance
- Tasks: Oversee lift installation and modernisation projects, ensuring safety and quality.
- Company: Join Liftec Express, a leading provider in lift services with a focus on excellence.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, car allowance, pension, and 25 days holiday.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for career growth and development.
- Why this job: Step into a management role with full training and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in lift systems and strong leadership skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
We are seeking a Field Manager/Senior Field Engineer with strong lift modernisation experience to oversee site operations across multiple projects, working closely with the Project Manager to ensure safe, high-quality and profitable delivery. Full training and support are available for engineers looking to progress into a management role. Reporting to and working alongside a Project Manager, you will take responsibility for the effective day-to-day management of site operations on lift installation or modernisation projects.
Responsibilities
- Define project objectives and manage multiple installation or modernisation sites, supervising the installation of equipment, monitoring site progress and coordinating with stakeholders both on- and offsite.
- Ensure projects run on time and within budget; monitor engineers and subcontractors to maintain delivery standards.
- Communicate and coordinate with owners, architects, consultants, contractors, suppliers and subcontractors, acting as the key technical point of contact on site.
- Mitigate safety, ethics and quality risks and ensure compliance with Liftec Express policies as well as government and legal requirements.
- Support customer satisfaction, provide technical engineering guidance and contribute to improved project profitability.
- Train and monitor subcontractors (where applicable), ensuring high standards of safety, quality and operational delivery across all projects.
Qualifications
- An experienced lift professional with a strong background in installation and/or modernisation, with deep technical knowledge of lift systems and site-based operations.
- NVQ Level 3 in Lift Installation (essential). NVQ4 in Lift Commissioning, SMSTS or SSSTS certification and an appropriate CSCS card would be advantageous.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders in a dynamic, customer-focused environment.
- Organised and self-reliant, you are comfortable managing site activities, monitoring progress and maintaining accurate documentation.
- Strong computer skills and commercial awareness to support project performance and profitability.
- Whether you are already operating in a field management capacity or are a senior engineer ready to step up, you will be supported with structured training and development.
Company and Location
South East / London / Home Counties – Access to Dartford or Andover Offices. This role is with Liftec Express, a leading independent provider of lift and escalator maintenance, repair and modernisation services across the UK. Liftec Express is privately owned, PE-backed, and focused on operational excellence, safety, quality and sustainable growth.
Benefits
- Car allowance
- Pension (Day 1) – Aviva
- Holiday – 25 days per year plus bank holidays
- Wellness (Day 1) – Employee Assistance Programme
- Death in Service (Day 1) – 3 x Salary
- Sickness Scheme – Discretionary
- Family policies – enhanced maternity and paternity provision subject to service
- Incentive schemes – Discretionary
- Overtime paid Monday to Sunday/Bank Holidays at 2x (pre-approved)
- Night call: one week in four; standby allowances
- Radius Pay – details in Variable Pay Policy
- Employee referral and other standard benefits
Field Manager / Senior Field Engineer - Lift Modernisation Leader in London employer: Liftec Express
Liftec Express is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development, particularly for those in the Field Manager/Senior Field Engineer role. With comprehensive training opportunities, competitive benefits including a generous holiday allowance and pension from day one, and a commitment to operational excellence, employees can thrive in a dynamic environment while contributing to meaningful projects across the South East and London. The company's focus on safety, quality, and sustainable growth makes it an attractive place for professionals seeking a rewarding career in lift modernisation.
