Reinstatement Manager - Utiltities

Reinstatement Manager

North West England
£50,000 - £65,000 + Company Vehicle + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Build, Lead and Raise the Standard

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:

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.

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

Apply Today

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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed