Field Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction management firm is seeking an experienced Field Engineer to oversee site-based mechanical and civil engineering projects. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with safety standards and project requirements. This role offers a competitive salary of £42,000 - £47,000, a company car or cash allowance, and a generous benefits package including a pension and annual bonus.

Benefits

Generous pension (up to 12% employer contribution, 2% employee)

Annual bonus scheme (up to 12% of annual salary)

Life insurance (4x annual salary)

28 days holiday + 8 days bank holidays

Additional holiday purchase scheme

Family friendly policies

Private Medical Insurance

Employee assistance support scheme

Various well-being initiatives

Company car or Car cash allowance

Qualifications

• Proven experience supervising construction works in mechanical and/or civil engineering.
• Strong knowledge of site safety practices, HSEQ policies, and construction standards.
• Willingness to obtain a NEBOSH Construction Certificate within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site-based mechanical and civil construction projects.
• Act as the main on-site liaison between contractors and internal project teams.
• Ensure work is delivered to company, client, and industry standards.

Skills

Supervising construction works

Site safety practices

HSEQ policies

Construction standards

IT-literate

Managing multiple workstreams

Clean UK driving licence

Education

HNC in Engineering (or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Field Engineer

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Field Engineer with proven experience overseeing site-based mechanical and civil construction projects. The ideal Field Engineer will have proven experience supervising construction works in mechanical and/or civil engineering and a strong knowledge of site safety practices, HSEQ policies, and construction standards.

What will you be doing?

We are looking for an experienced, safety focused Field Engineer to join our Engineering team and oversee mechanical and civil engineering projects across COMAH-regulated terminals and sites. You will play a key role in driving high standards, safety, and efficiency on critical infrastructure works. You will undertake the on-site supervision of projects, studies and engineering work on oil and gas projects and associated facilities. This includes liaising with project teams and clients, travelling across multiple sites across the length of our pipeline, including regular nights away from home.

The ideal candidate would be located within 20 miles of Northampton, however anyone in the stretch from Hemel Hempstead to Birmingham would be considered.

Salary: £42,000 - £47,000 + Company car or Car cash allowance + benefits

Benefits:

• Generous pension (up to 12% employer contribution, 2% employee)
• Annual bonus scheme (up to 12% of annual salary)
• Life insurance (4x annual salary)
• 28 days holiday + 8 days bank holidays
• Additional holiday purchase scheme
• Family friendly policies
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee assistance support scheme
• Various well-being initiatives
• Company car or Car cash allowance

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee site-based mechanical and civil construction projects
• Ensure work is delivered to company, client, and industry standards, with a strong emphasis on safety and compliance.
• Act as the main on-site liaison between contractors, clients, site owners, and internal project teams.
• Supervise day-to-day construction activities, ensuring quality, safety, cost, and programme targets are met.
• Lead project delivery from mobilisation through commissioning and handover.
• Maintain accurate site records and assist in contractor negotiations where needed.
• Manage contractor performance and coordinate discipline-specific engineering staff.
• Contribute to project planning and risk assessments, issuing site instructions where required.

Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience supervising construction works in mechanical and/or civil engineering.
• Strong knowledge of site safety practices, HSEQ policies, and construction standards.
• HNC in Engineering (or equivalent).
• Comfortable liaising with contractors, clients, and site operators at various levels.
• IT-literate, well-organised, and confident managing multiple workstreams.
• Clean, valid UK driving licence.
• Willingness to obtain a NEBOSH Construction Certificate within 18 months.

Desirable

• Experience within high-hazard regulated industries.
• Previous responsibility for supervising agency or multi-disciplinary teams