Field Manager - TCI

Lanes Group is a leading nationwide utility services provider with c.5000 dedicated employees. Our diverse subsidiaries drive our success across various sectors, contributing to a remarkable turnover of over £700 million. We are committed to excellence and innovation, ensuring we provide industry leading services to our clients and stakeholders. Join us to be part of a dynamic and growing team that values diversity and fosters professional growth. Department: Thames Water is the UK's largest water and wastewater company, serving around 16 million customers across London and the Thames Valley. As a trusted delivery partner, Lanes Group plays a vital role in maintaining one of the UK's most critical infrastructure networks, delivering essential wastewater and drainage services that protect communities and the environment. Our teams carry out everything from sewer maintenance and network cleansing to CCTV inspections and pollution response, ensuring customers receive a safe, reliable, and resilient service every day. Purpose of the role: The Field Manager is a key role responsible for overseeing and managing the day-to-day operations of employees working in the field. This role involves ensuring the efficient delivery of field-based activities, maintaining high standards of quality, productivity, and safety, and supporting the welfare of the field staff. Position: Field Manager - TCI Location: Slough Job Type: permanent, full-time Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours Key Responsibilities: Carry out site inspections Coordinate field engineers Manage fleet issues Evaluate employee performance Liaise with the office planners’/ team leaders Conducting one-to-ones Vehicle utilisation Resource availability Assisting the client with high profile jobs Monitor engineers’ performances Carry out and liaise with HR on disciplinaries / interviews / pathway reviews Looking after the wellbeing of the field staff Be aware of Lanes Group policies and your responsibility towards them Any other reasonable ad hoc duties requested by the Operations Manager, Regional Manager, or member of the Senior Leadership Team. Key Requirements Skills & Experience: Previous management and leadership experience Full UK drivers Licence Living the Company Values By embedding our companies core values and purpose into each role, ensures that every employee, regardless of their role or level, understands how their individual development and contributions align with our purpose of ‘improving today for a better tomorrow’. Each role and value has an alignment to set proficiency levels and expectations; this role holder is expected to: Leading : Acts as a role model, shaping the learning agenda and influencing change. Agile : Anticipates learning needs, adjusts quickly to changing operational contexts. Nurturing : Supports the development of others through coaching and structured development plans. Engaging : Inspires and motivates learners, builds…