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Reinstatement Manager
North West England
£50,000 - £65,000 + Company Vehicle + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
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We're looking for an experienced Reinstatement Manager to lead a growing reinstatement operation for a well-established utilities contractor delivering essential infrastructure projects across the North West.
This is an opportunity to join a business with ambitious growth plans, where you'll have the autonomy to shape processes, develop high-performing teams and drive operational excellence while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety and customer satisfaction.
If you're passionate about delivering first-class reinstatement works, developing people and continuously improving performance, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
Reporting into the senior leadership team, you'll take responsibility for the day-to-day management of reinstatement operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, on time and to specification.
Your responsibilities will include:
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- Leading and developing reinstatement supervisors, operatives and subcontractors.
- Planning and coordinating reinstatement programmes across multiple live projects.
- Ensuring compliance with the New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA), HAUC specifications and local authority requirements.
- Driving productivity, quality and right-first-time performance.
- Managing budgets, resources, materials and subcontractor performance.
- Monitoring KPIs and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
- Working closely with operational, commercial and client teams to ensure excellent service delivery.
- Supporting audits, inspections and quality assurance activities.
- Investigating defects and implementing corrective actions where required.
- Promoting a strong safety culture throughout the business.
What We're Looking For
You'll ideally have:
- Previous experience managing reinstatement operations within the utilities, highways or civil engineering sectors.
- Strong knowledge of NRSWA legislation and SROH specifications.
- Experience leading operational teams in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent planning and organisational skills.
- Commercial awareness with the ability to manage budgets and performance.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- A proactive, hands-on management style.
- Full UK driving licence.
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Desirable
- NRSWA Supervisor qualification.
- SMSTS or SSSTS.
- IOSH or NEBOSH.
- Experience working with gas, water, electricity, telecoms or multi-utility contracts.
What's On Offer
- Competitive salary of £50,000-£65,000 depending on experience
- Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
- Annual bonus
- Pension scheme
- Holiday entitlement increasing with service
- Ongoing professional development
- Genuine career progression opportunities
- Supportive senior leadership team
- Long-term job security with a growing business
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If you're an experienced Reinstatement Manager looking for a fresh challenge with a progressive organisation that genuinely values its people, we'd love to hear from you.
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