Updates and notes from the Engineer OS team.
26 August 2026 · Rob Harvey
ServiceM8 Alternative for UK Field Service Firms: What to Use Instead (2026)
An honest look at ServiceM8 alternatives for UK firms running 5 to 30 engineers: the Android problem, offline job sheets, compliance certificates and real costs.
Read post →26 August 2026 · Rob Harvey
JobLogic Alternatives (2026): An Honest Guide for UK Firms Running 5–30 Engineers
An honest look at JobLogic alternatives for UK firms with 5 to 30 engineers: real options, pricing traps, exit costs and when staying put is cheaper.
Read post →26 August 2026 · Rob Harvey
Job Management for Engineers: The Four Handover Points Where Jobs Actually Go Wrong
Job management for engineers, framed around the four handover points where jobs die, plus the month-three test that shows if engineers will actually use it.
Read post →26 August 2026 · Rob Harvey
EngineerOS: What It Is, Who It's For, and What It Costs (UK Field Service)
Engineer OS is UK-built job management for field service firms running 5 to 30 engineers. What it does, who it suits, what it costs and how to try it.
Read post →26 August 2026 · Rob Harvey
EngineerOffice Pricing (2026): What It Really Costs a UK Field Service Firm
EngineerOffice pricing for UK field service firms: how BQE's per-user model works, the hidden costs, a three-year TCO method and better alternatives.
Read post →26 August 2026 · Rob Harvey
Engineer Scheduling Software: A Plain UK Guide for Field Service Firms (5–30 Engineers)
Engineer scheduling software for UK field service firms with 5 to 30 engineers: what matters after dispatch, real costs, and how to run a fair two-week trial.
Read post →26 August 2026 · Rob Harvey
Billing Software for Engineers: Why UK Field Service Firms Lose Money Between Job Done and Invoice Sent
Billing software for engineers, aimed at UK field service firms. Where money leaks between job done and invoice sent, plus an invoice lag audit you can run today.
Read post →25 August 2026 · Rob Harvey
Engineering Forms: What UK Field Service Firms Actually Need on Site
Engineering forms explained for UK field service firms: which forms you need on site, why engineers abandon them, and how to get them finished before they leave.
Read post →25 August 2026 · Rob Harvey
Engineer Tracker: How UK Field Service Firms Actually Track Engineers (Without Starting a Fight)
Engineer tracker options for UK field service firms: GPS versus job-status tracking, ICO rules on monitoring staff, customer ETA links and a buyer's checklist.
Read post →21 August 2026 · Rob Harvey
EngineerOffice Pricing Explained (2026): Real Costs for UK Field Service Firms
EngineerOffice pricing explained for UK contractors: how BQE's quote-only per-user model works, hidden costs, true GBP cost, and whether you need field service software instead.
Read post →19 August 2026 · Rob Harvey
Billing Software for Engineers: A Plain UK Guide for Field Service Firms (5–30 Engineers)
A plain UK guide to billing software for engineers: how job sheets, parts, certificates and offline capture drive accurate invoicing for 5 to 30 engineer firms.
Read post →18 August 2026 · Rob Harvey
What Is Engineer OS? The UK Field Service Job Management Platform, Explained
Engineer OS is UK job management software for field service firms running 5 to 30 engineers. What it does, who it suits, and how it differs from JobLogic.
Read post →18 August 2026 · Rob Harvey
Job Management for Engineers: What Actually Works on a Van and a Phone
Judge job management for engineers from the van, not the office: offline app tests, real cost per engineer and a five-job adoption trial before you buy.
Read post →24 June 2026 · Rob Harvey
Engineer OS vs JobLogic: an honest comparison for small UK field service firms
How Engineer OS and JobLogic compare on mobile experience, pricing, forms, and onboarding, and which suits a 5-to-30-engineer UK team.
Read post →17 June 2026 · Rob Harvey
JobLogic alternatives: a buyer's guide for small UK field service firms
A practical rundown of JobLogic alternatives for UK trades, what each does well, and how to choose the right field service software for a small team.
Read post →10 June 2026 · Rob Harvey
Job management software for electricians: what UK firms should look for
A practical guide to choosing job management software for electricians in the UK, from certificates and forms to mobile use on site and pricing.
Read post →3 June 2026 · Rob Harvey
Fire and security job sheet app: what to look for
What fire and security firms should look for in a job sheet app, from on-site forms and certificates to photos, signatures and mobile use on a bad signal.
Read post →29 May 2026 · Rob Harvey
How to get your engineers off paper job sheets
A practical, step-by-step guide to moving a field service team from paper job sheets to digital, without a painful rollout or engineer mutiny.
Read post →22 May 2026 · Rob Harvey
Introducing Engineer OS
Why we built a modern, mobile-first alternative to JobLogic, and what's different about it.
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