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