Reinstatement Supervisor – Yorkshire Water Contract (AMP8) | Lanes Group

We are thrilled to announce a major contract win with Yorkshire Water, supporting them in proactively and reactively maintaining their Wastewater Network for the next five years and beyond!

We are currently recruiting for Reinstatement Supervisors to join our team, delivering exceptional customer service and innovative operational solutions across Yorkshire. This is a fantastic opportunity to start a rewarding career with Lanes Group, working closely with one of our most exciting clients and contributing to their AMP8 objectives.

About the Role

As a Site Supervisor, you will:

• Lead operational teams within a defined catchment, ensuring seamless end-to-end management of all works while delivering an exceptional customer journey.
• Oversee team performance, conduct site inspections, and coordinate crews from your depot.
• Manage fleet issues and evaluate employee performance.
• Work with Senior Management, the Client, and Local Authority to agree on the scope of works and maintain positive relationships.
• Act as a key liaison with clients, promptly addressing concerns or requests.
• Encourage personal development, foster training opportunities, and enhance team skills.
• Collaborate with planning and scheduling teams to ensure effective resource allocation, job prioritisation, and workforce coordination.
• Ensure all work aligns with Lanes Group and customer standards, policies, and procedures.
• Lead Civil Operatives and Gangers, optimise resources, and work with scheduling teams to schedule work appropriately.
• Manage team fleet/plant and material requirements, ensuring timely, efficient completion of works.
• Demonstrate strong organisational skills, enforce policies, and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop method statements and procedures, interpret specifications, drawings, and engineering documentation.
• Ensure real-time updates to client systems and record all completed work.
• Command team respect, build strong working relationships with all personnel.
• Maintain confident communication with both internal and external clients.
• Effectively instruct the workforce, managing daily operations.
• Read and interpret drawings, including excavation dimensions, pipe placements, and shoring designs.
• Ensure teams are properly supplied with tools, materials, and equipment, maximising efficiency and minimising waste.
• Monitor safety and discipline on-site, addressing absenteeism, unsafe practices, and idleness.
• Implement HS&E and quality procedures, enforcing strict compliance.
• Oversee team well-being, identify training needs, and implement safe work practices.
• Lead with safety-first mentality to prevent incidents and accidents.