Field Engineer

Cathcart Associates; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic digital communications business in the UK is seeking a Field Engineer to oversee projects from start to finish. This hybrid role requires 60% on-site work, with responsibilities including site surveys, contractor management, and aftercare. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in field roles and strong communication skills. The package offers a salary of £35,000 - £39,000, benefits, and clear progression opportunities within a supportive culture.

Benefits

Fuel expenses covered

Flexible working hours

Clear progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in field-based roles, ideally in property or engineering.
• Experience in managing or coordinating third-party engineers.
• Comfortable communicating with property managers and residents.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site surveys to assess location requirements.
• Coordinate installations with external contractors.
• Provide aftercare and handle fault resolution.

Skills

Field-based experience

Managing contractors

Strong communication skills

IT systems proficiency

Time management

Job description

Field Engineer / Field Operations Engineer - Hybrid (North UK)

Are you someone who enjoys being out in the field, working with customers, coordinating contractors, and taking real ownership of projects end to end? Do you like variety, autonomy, and being trusted to get things done properly?

We're working with a well-established digital communications business that partners with property managers, developers, and managing agents across the UK. They're now scaling beyond start-up mode and are looking to strengthen their Field Operations / Field Engineer capability across the North of England.

This is a hybrid role: home-based, with around 60% of your time spent on-site across the North West, Midlands, and occasionally further afield.

The Role

You’ll sit within a small, hands‑on operations team and take responsibility for projects from the very start through to aftercare.

That includes:

• Carrying out site surveys to assess locations, power and data requirements, and recommending screen placement, size, and quantity
• Coordinating and managing external contractors to complete installations
• Attending site during installs, commissioning equipment, documenting works, and signing projects off
• Providing aftercare and fault resolution when issues arise (most commonly connectivity‑related)
• Acting as a point of contact for property managers, dealing with queries and occasional conflict professionally
• Maintaining accurate documentation via CRM and internal systems (certificates, photos, records, asset management)
• Supporting wider operations and account management activity as the business continues to grow

What They're Looking For

This role suits someone who enjoys responsibility and autonomy rather than being micromanaged.

Ideal background includes:

• 3+ years' experience in a field‑based role within property, operations, facilities, engineering or similar
• Experience managing or coordinating contractors and third‑party engineers
• Strong communication skills – comfortable dealing with property managers, residents, contractors and internal teams
• Confident using IT systems, CRM tools and documentation workflows
• Ability to plan your own time, manage budgets, and prioritise work effectively
• Full UK driving licence

Experience in electrical installations, network connectivity, fibre/broadband, or technical field work is highly beneficial but not essential if you bring the right mindset and transferable experience.

Location & Travel

• Ideally based along the M6 corridor / Cheshire / North West
• Travel mainly across the North of England, Midlands, and occasionally Scotland
• Initially you’ll use your own vehicle (fuel expenses covered), with a company van provided after probation

Package & Progression

• £35,000 - £39,000 salary
• Statutory benefits, with flexibility around time off in lieu
• A genuinely flexible, trust‑based culture
• Clear progression opportunities as the field team grows – including potential team‑lead responsibilities in future

Why This Role?

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to step into a trusted, visible role within a growing business – where good work is noticed, communication matters, and there's genuine scope to grow with the company.

If you're curious or would like to explore it further, get in touch for a confidential conversation. Cathcart Technology is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.