Field Services People Leader — Hybrid & Development Focus

Cura Terrae; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Employee perks and benefits scheme

Company-wide social events

Ongoing learning and development

Job summary

Cura Terrae Water is seeking a People Manager – Field Services in Sheffield to lead Field Engineers and Water Survey Teams. Hybrid role, balancing 80% office-based work with 20% field activity, overseeing recruitment, onboarding, performance reviews and wellbeing.

You'll collaborate with Operational and Technical Managers to deliver safe, high-quality field projects, drive continuous improvement, and support career progression within a growing environmental services group.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing large field-based teams
• Experience in a field-based supervisory or management role
• Background within the water, utilities, environmental or related sector desirable
• Experience coordinating people, resources and schedules across multiple projects or activities
• Experience identifying and implementing operational improvements
• Strong understanding of performance management and employee development practices
• Full, clean UK driving licence
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant business systems

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and support Field Engineers and Water Survey Teams, fostering a positive and high-performing culture.
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, performance reviews and employee development.
• Support employee wellbeing and handle day-to-day people management matters.
• Work closely with Operational and Technical Managers to ensure safe and efficient delivery of field projects.
• Coordinate resources and field activities, helping projects meet quality, safety and delivery objectives.
• Lead and enhance the field training programme, developing team capability and career progression opportunities.
• Monitor competence, performance and quality standards, driving continuous improvement across field operations.
• Promote compliance with health, safety, environmental and company standards.
• Build strong relationships with colleagues, clients and subcontractors, ensuring effective communication and excellent customer service.

Skills

People management

Recruitment & onboarding

Performance reviews

Field operations coordination

Employee development

Health and safety awareness

MS Office

Job description

Cura Terrae Water is seeking a People Manager – Field Services in Sheffield to lead Field Engineers and Water Survey Teams. Hybrid role, balancing 80% office-based work with 20% field activity, overseeing recruitment, onboarding, performance reviews and wellbeing.

You'll collaborate with Operational and Technical Managers to deliver safe, high-quality field projects, drive continuous improvement, and support career progression within a growing environmental services group.