Reinstatement Manager - Utiltities

Reinstatement Manager

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

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.

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.

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.

• NRSWA Supervisor qualification.
• SMSTS or SSSTS.
• IOSH or NEBOSH.
• Experience working with gas, water, electricity, telecoms or multi-utility contracts.

• Competitive salary of -50,00065,000 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

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.