French-Speaking Remote Electrical Field Engineer Location: UK and International Travel (Remote) Salary: £32,000 Basic – Potential to earn £43,000 (inclusive of expenses) End-of-Year Performance Bonus Benefits: 25 Days Holiday 8 Bank Holidays | Enhanced Pension | Health & Wellbeing Programme | Training & Development Access to hire vehicle and all expenses paid This global supplier of telecommunications equipment seeks a remote French-speaking Field Engineer, delivering hands-on installation support, including the training of on-site contractors, and customer account management across international end-to-end installation projects. The ideal candidate will have previous experience from either an electrical power/energy or military background, someone who has knowledge of the cabling or telecoms sectors. This role offers international exposure, technical challenge, and the opportunity to shape safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible installations. Extensive UK and International travel are expected in this role, therefore candidates must be prepared to be away from home between 4–6-week intervals, working in remote/challenging conditions. Key Responsibilities Deliver installation training and technical support on all installation sites Manage turnkey site operations and subcontractor activities to ensure timely, on-budget delivery Deliver onsite training for the installing of cabling onto overhead power lines, working at height to CDM regulations Conduct customer site surveys, conduct on-site risk assessments and produce method statements and relevant documentation Promote and uphold health, safety, and environmental standards across all customer sites Liaise daily with Project Managers and Engineers to report progress, resolve issues, and share insights Represent the company professionally with customers and contractors on-site Essential Skills & Experience Fluent in French and English (written and spoken) Previous supervisory and training experience within the same sector Ability to work at height and operate ‘at height’ appropriate equipment, which must be selected, inspected, and maintained at all times Managing subcontractors across varied cultural and operational contexts Confident working in varied/remote/weather conditions and environments Able to work independently, manage pressure, and solve problems proactively Professional appearance and conduct for customer-facing interactions Methodical, organised, and detail-oriented Strong literacy, numeracy, and communication skills Proficient in Microsoft Office applications Willingness to travel internationally for periods of 4–6 weeks Proven experience in supervision, team leadership, and training delivery Full EU passport (or unrestricted travel passport) and full driving licence Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with UK CDM regulations Mechanical maintenance experience Understanding of ISO14001 environmental standards Experience with MS Projects Background in power line work, armed forces, or remote overseas operations Operating Environment Field-based role involving work at height and international travel Training diverse installation teams on all products and methodologies Managing subcontractors across varied cultural and operational contexts Compliance Framework Company Environmental, Health & Safety Policies SkyWrap / ADSS / OPGW Installation Methods – (systems for installing a fiber optic cable onto existing overhead power lines by wrapping it around the conductor or ground wire) ISO 9000 Quality Assurance System ISO14001 Environmental Management System Field Assignment Allowances Engineers working offsite benefit from a comprehensive allowance structure, including: Weekend travel/work compensation Subsistence and accommodation support Mobilisation/demobilisation allowances Hardship allowances for challenging environments These policies ensure fair compensation and support wellbeing during extended field assignments