Reinstatement Manager - Utiltities in Skelmersdale

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.