Reinstatement Manager - Utiltities

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:

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• Leading and developing reinstatement supervisors, operatives and subcontractors.
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• Planning and coordinating reinstatement programmes across multiple live projects.
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• Ensuring compliance with the New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA), HAUC specifications and local authority requirements.
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• Driving productivity, quality and right-first-time performance.
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• Managing budgets, resources, materials and subcontractor performance.
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• Monitoring KPIs and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
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• Working closely with operational, commercial and client teams to ensure excellent service delivery.
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• Supporting audits, inspections and quality assurance activities.
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• Investigating defects and implementing corrective actions where required.
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• Promoting a strong safety culture throughout the business.
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You'll ideally have:

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• Previous experience managing reinstatement operations within the utilities, highways or civil engineering sectors.
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• Strong knowledge of NRSWA legislation and SROH specifications.
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• Experience leading operational teams in a fast-paced environment.
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• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
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• Commercial awareness with the ability to manage budgets and performance.
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• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
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• A proactive, hands-on management style.
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• Full UK driving licence.
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• NRSWA Supervisor qualification.
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• SMSTS or SSSTS.
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• IOSH or NEBOSH.
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• Experience working with gas, water, electricity, telecoms or multi-utility contracts.
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• Competitive salary of £50,000-£65,000 depending on experience
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• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
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• Annual bonus
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• Pension scheme
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• Holiday entitlement increasing with service
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• Ongoing professional development
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• Genuine career progression opportunities
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• Supportive senior leadership team
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• 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.