Site Manager; Reinstatement

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Avove have been appointed as the delivery partner for Yorkshire Water's AMP8 Developer Services Framework for the next four years, with a potential four-year extension. This framework involves a range of provisions, from mains and services to meter installations and sewerage diversions, as well as new supply connections and related activities for domestic and commercial customers' new developments. The contract covers all operational activity for both commercial and domestic developer services customers, with an emphasis on improving customer service, and is valued at approximately £95 million over the eight-year period.

This is an exciting time to join our business in a period of growth! These roles are brand new opportunities and your chance to join a business that values their employees.

The Reinstatement Site Manager will oversee daily backfill and reinstatement activities for new water development connections. Working closely with the Reinstatement Planner, you will ensure all works are completed within the agreed highway permit period, maintaining compliance, safety, and quality standards.

The role will be based in Brighouse and requires a full Driving License
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• Overseeing daily operations - supervising backfill and reinstatement teams to ensure work is completed within permit deadlines.
• Coordinating resources effectively by working closely with the Reinstatement Planner and maintaining communication with site teams, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Monitoring compliance with highway authority regulations and company standards while conducting regular quality checks.
• Ensuring all reinstatement work meets required specifications through continuous on-site assessment.
• Upholding health and safety standards by enforcing protocols, carrying out risk assessments, and addressing hazards promptly.
• Providing daily progress reports to management and escalating any delays or issues that may impact permit compliance.

You’ll bring proven experience in the reinstatement or utilities sector, along with solid knowledge of NRSWA requirements and permit compliance. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to manage multiple teams and priorities. A full UK driving licence is required. Ideally, you’ll also have experience with water infrastructure projects, hold relevant supervisory or management certifications, or be familiar with reinstatement planning software.

• HNC or above qualified (preferably in an engineering discipline)
• Preferably Chartered Status but not essential
• SMSTS
• Temporary works supervisor
• CSCS or SHEA
• First Aid
• LOLER Appointed persons.
• CDM awareness
• Confined Space (Medium Risk)

We offer a rewarding salary that is tailored to your skills and experience. But that’s not all! We celebrate hard work and give recognition to our colleagues. In addition to this, we understand that one size doesn’t fit all so everyone has access to a variety of flexible benefits that work for you.

• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Car allowance/company car
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Family friendly policies
• A selection of lifestyle benefit options
• Financial wellbeing programme
• Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues
• We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising.

We design, build and maintain the UK’s utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities for the better. We provide cutting-edge and sustainable engineering solutions and play a critical role in helping to keep the water running, the lights on and people connected.

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