Field Manager

OTIS LIMITED; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension

Scholarship/Education support

Job summary

Otis London is seeking a Field Manager to lead site execution on one or more projects, reporting to the Operations Manager. You will manage the field engineering team, ensure safety and quality, and collaborate with Project and Construction Managers to align on plans and resources.

The role requires experience in lift/escalator projects, team leadership, and a strong customer service mindset. Flexibility for day/night shifts is expected as workload demands.

Qualifications

• Strong experience of working as an Escalator Engineer, Field Manager or Construction manager.
• Experience in the Lift Industry or Construction industry.
• Experience managing teams of engineers.
• Good planning, problem solving and communication skills.
• An understanding of delivering excellent customer service.
• Flexibility to work day or night shifts depending on workload/requirements.

Responsibilities

• Managing the field engineering team and people on site ensuring quality and safety standards.
• Coordinate with Project and Construction Managers to develop site execution plans and allocate resources.
• Maintain Safety, Ethics and Financial Control at all times.
• Manage projects on time, within budget and within contract scope.
• Monitor progress and take action to mitigate delays and claims.

Skills

People management

Planning

Communication

Shift flexibility

Problem solving

Job description

Field Manager

Date Posted: 2026-02-17

Location: Otis Vantage London, 10th Floor, Great West Road, Brentford, TW8 9AG, UK

City: Clerkenwell

Region: Greater London

Country: United Kingdom

Postal Code: EC1R 0

Application Deadline: 2026-12-03T21:32:57.75

Introduction

Field Manager - London

Moving people. Shaping the future. At Otis, we take pride in leading the industry we founded. There's never been a better time to join our team and are currently looking for a Field Manager to join the business.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Operations Manager, and working alongside the Project Managers, you, the Field Manager, will be responsible for preparation and execution of the site element of the project, on one or more sites.

Daily Responsibilities

• Managing the field engineering team and people on site ensuring that quality and safety standards are not compromised.
• Work with the Project and Construction Managers to ensure that the site execution plans, methods and tooling are fully developed and all resources are allocated to achieve the project deliverables.
• Ensure the 3 key absolutes of Safety, Ethics and Financial Control are maintained at all times.
• Managing projects on time, within budget and in accordance with the contract scope.
• Regularly monitor and review progress against plan (both financial and project) and if necessary take action to mitigate delays and claims and bring the programme back on track.

What We Offer

• A competitive basic salary and pension.
• A real commitment to career progression with access to funded study schemes such as our industry leading Employee Scholarship Program and Educational Assistance Scheme.
• A culture which encourages innovative ideas and appreciates our talent is the key to our success.

Skills and Experience Required

• Strong experience of working as an Escalator Engineer, Field Manager or Construction manager.
• Experience in the Lift Industry or Construction industry.
• Experience managing teams of engineers.
• Good planning, problem solving and communication skills.
• An understanding of the importance of delivering excellent customer service.
• Flexibility to work day or night shifts depending on workload/requirements.

About Otis

If you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day. Otis is the world's leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2.4 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest Service portfolio. You may recognize our products in some of the world's most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa, and the Petronas Twin Towers!

We are 72,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving, high-performance company.

Our Values and Opportunities

When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You'll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you'll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge. We provide opportunities, training, and resources that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering, and Major Projects. Our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs.

Today, our focus more than ever is on people. As a global, people-powered company, we put people - passengers, customers, and colleagues - at the center of everything we do. We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes - prioritizing Safety, Ethics, and Quality in all that we do. If you would like to learn more about environmental, social and governance (ESG) at Otis.