Head of Field Service
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£54,000
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 1123 (85% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £54,000, and Siemens Energy Limited is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1123 Production managers and directors in mining and energy Most likely code | £37,800 | £43,200 | £48,600 | £54,000 |
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About the role
Job ID
301522 Location United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Newcastle up Tyne Newcastle upon TyneCompany
Siemens Energy Industrial Turbomachinery Ltd.Organization
Grid TechnologiesBusiness Unit
ServiceFull / Part time
Full-timeExperience Level
Manager / Team LeaderA Snapshot of Your Day
Join us in establishing a new management function as the leader of our Instrumentation & Control (I&C) team within the Substation Upgrades division for the UK & Ireland. In this pivotal role, you will focus on three core areas: leading and developing a team of field service professionals, managing all operational aspects of service delivery to ensure project success, and maintaining strong relationships with both customers and internal stakeholders. Your proven experience in managing technical teams in a field service environment, particularly within the energy or utilities sector, will be essential as you drive operational execution and technical leadership.
How You’ll Make an Impact
- You will supervise, coach, and lead a team of professional field service engineers, fostering a culture of safety and high performance while setting clear performance goals aligned with the I&C mandate.
- Oversee the planning and execution of all field service activities related to substation upgrades and I&C projects, ensuring timely and budget-compliant completion.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for service delivery, including response times, first-time-fix rates, and project milestones, driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and service quality.
- Act as a key point of contact for customer escalations and complex service-related inquiries, collaborating with project management, engineering, and sales teams for seamless execution.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, ensuring satisfaction and identifying future service opportunities while providing regular reports on team performance and project status to senior leadership.
What You Bring
- A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline is preferred, providing a solid foundation for this leadership role.
- Proven experience in a field service or technical project environment, ideally within the power transmission, distribution, or utilities industry.
- Demonstrated experience in a leadership or supervisory capacity, managing technical teams and overseeing operational delivery, showcasing your strong leadership capabilities.
- Strong understanding of substation systems and I&C, with a focus on process improvement and quality assurance to drive operational success.
- Excellent interpersonal and commercial skills, including customer relationship management, conflict resolution, and negotiation abilities.
About the Team
Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.
Who is Siemens Energy?
At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world’s electricity generation.
Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.
Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo
Our Commitment to Diversity
Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion, and our combined creative energy is fuelled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character—no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.
Rewards/Benefits
Here are examples of the rewards and benefits Siemens Energy offers:
- Opportunities to work with a global team
- Opportunities to work on and lead a variety of innovative projects
- Medical benefits
- Remote/Flexible work
- Time off/Paid holidays and parental leave
- Continual learning through the Learn@Siemens-Energy platform
- Access to a variety of employee resource groups
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Where this offer sits in the market
Production managers and directors in mining and energy (SOC 1123) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~12k in sample- Middle half £47,528–~72,280
- Median £59,904
- Going rate £54,000
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £37,800–48,600
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Siemens Energy Limited holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 1123 going rate of £54,000. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.