Head of Reinstatement, Aggregates and Waste in Kent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and driven Head of Reinstatement, Aggregates and Waste to join our senior operations team. Operating within our utilities and civil engineering divisions, this senior leadership role holds overall commercial, operational, and regulatory accountability for reinstatement programmes, material supply chains, aggregate management, and waste recycling operations across our regional depots. You will ensure end to end delivery meets strict client specifications, NRSWA standards, environmental targets, and commercial margins. Position Title : Head of Reinstatement, Aggregates and Waste JDT Salary Band: Level 3 Branch of organisation : Business Support Group Location: Westerham Standard Hours (45 hours) Mon-Fri Job Purpose Accountable to the Director of Operations and Managing Director for the strategic execution and complete operational delivery of JDT's material lifecycle and street works networks. This comprehensive corporate remit combines end-to-end management of primary/secondary aggregate procurement, optimal handling and recycling of excavation mass via designated Waste Transfer Stations (WTS), and leading the Reinstatement Department to cross-contractual excellence (SGN ensuring excavation sizes are proactively restricted, tarmac cutting protocols are minimised, and reactive logistics are systematically ironed out. Fostering elite relationship capital with corporate clients, Local Authorities, Highways Agencies, Transport Management and external regulatory auditors to preserve flawless permit delivery and project completion lifecycles. Ownership of performance monitoring frameworks, driving strict internal adherence to contractual Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) including Public and Private D+2 overrun limits. Total ownership of the company reinstatement data layer, standardising metrics via active systems such as Control Hub, AppCan, and JDT Vision to deliver clear weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance visibility directly to the Board of Directors (BOD). Preservation of flawless safety metrics, maintaining an internal audit regime across projects using mobile inspection systems (iAuditor) to target zero high-voltage underground cable strikes and eliminate client safety interventions. At all times act in the best interests of the company. Promote a diverse and inclusive working environment for all employees. Mandatory Qualifications And Competencies 7+ years Senior Operational Management experience within a Tier 1 or Tier 2 UK Utility or Highways provider. NRSWA / Street Works Supervisor Qualification (Full Dual Certification). IOSH - Leading Safely Certification. SHEA Gas and Power Registration