Field Operations Leader — Drainage & Utilities

Lanes Group; Poyle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Lanes Group is recruiting a Field Manager at Iver depot, Colnbrook to lead day-to-day field operations. You will manage engineers and crews, drive safety, quality and productivity, and provide visible leadership in the field.

This permanent, full-time role requires strong supervisory experience, good IT literacy, and a valid UK driving licence. You will coordinate with planners, ensure adherence to policies, and foster a safe, professional team environment.

Qualifications

• Have previous supervisory, team leader or management experience.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Have a good understanding of Health & Safety and operational compliance.
• Be confident managing field-based employees.
• Be comfortable challenging poor performance or unsafe behaviour.
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be organised and capable of managing multiple operational priorities.
• Be able to make appropriate decisions in a fast-moving operational environment.
• Have good IT and administrative skills.
• Have a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Hold a valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of allocated field-based engineers and operational teams.
• Providing visible leadership and support to employees working across operational sites.
• Ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.
• Regularly visiting operational sites to monitor safety, quality, productivity and compliance.
• Ensuring employees understand their responsibilities and the standards expected of them.
• Monitoring individual and team performance and addressing areas requiring improvement.
• Working closely with planners and operational management to ensure resources are effectively deployed.
• Supporting the resolution of operational issues and escalating significant concerns where required.
• Ensuring company vehicles, plant, tools and specialist equipment are appropriately maintained and used correctly.
• Ensuring appropriate PPE is worn and maintained by all employees.
• Conducting regular team briefings, toolbox talks and safety discussions.
• Supporting incident, near-miss and operational investigations where required.
• Maintaining a professional and positive working environment across the team.

Skills

Leadership

Health & Safety

Communication skills

Driving licence

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Lanes Group is recruiting a Field Manager at Iver depot, Colnbrook to lead day-to-day field operations. You will manage engineers and crews, drive safety, quality and productivity, and provide visible leadership in the field.

This permanent, full-time role requires strong supervisory experience, good IT literacy, and a valid UK driving licence. You will coordinate with planners, ensure adherence to policies, and foster a safe, professional team environment.