Reinstatement Manager

United Infrastructure Water Limited; Washington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance or company van

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Job summary

United Infrastructure seeks an experienced Reinstatement Manager to oversee and drive the quality of reinstatement works across capital delivery projects. The role ensures all activities meet standards, regulations, and safety targets while coordinating with delivery teams, authorities, and inspectors.

You will conduct live audits, lead safety reviews, and manage defect resolution while reporting trends and risks.

Qualifications

• NRSWA and SROH knowledge and compliance
• Audits of reinstatement quality and safety
• Experience interpreting Street Manager data and defects workflows
• Strong stakeholder engagement with authorities and inspectors

Responsibilities

• Conduct live quality audits of reinstatement works across active sites
• Carry out site safety audits to ensure adherence to HSEQ standards
• Complete post-reinstatement inspections to assess quality and identify defects
• Monitor and review Street Manager reports, identifying and escalating new defects
• Ensure full compliance with quality standards, including NRSWA and SROH requirements
• Undertake joint site walks with Highway Inspectors, addressing any concerns promptly
• Manage and track outstanding defects, ensuring timely resolution and closure
• Provide detailed reporting on reinstatement performance, risks, and trends
• Work collaboratively with project teams to drive continuous improvement in reinstatement practices
• Support pre-construction planning by identifying risks and advising on best practice

Skills

NRSWA experience

Highways/utility sector

Audit and inspection

Stakeholder management

Report writing

Driving licence

Education

NRSWA Supervisor accreditation

Full UK driving licence

Job description

United Infrastructure is seeking an experienced and proactive Reinstatement Manager to oversee and drive the quality of reinstatement works across our capital delivery projects. This role is critical in ensuring all reinstatement activities meet required standards, comply with regulations, and are delivered safely and efficiently. The successful candidate will work closely with delivery teams, highway authorities, and inspectors to maintain the highest levels of quality and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct live quality audits of reinstatement works across active sites
• Carry out site safety audits to ensure adherence to HSEQ standards
• Complete post-reinstatement inspections to assess quality and identify defects
• Monitor and review Street Manager reports, identifying and escalating new defects
• Ensure full compliance with quality standards, including NRSWA and SROH requirements
• Undertake joint site walks with Highway Inspectors, addressing any concerns promptly
• Manage and track outstanding defects, ensuring timely resolution and closure
• Provide detailed reporting on reinstatement performance, risks, and trends
• Work collaboratively with project teams to drive continuous improvement in reinstatement practices
• Support pre-construction planning by identifying risks and advising on best practice

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in reinstatement, highways, or utilities environments
• Strong working knowledge of NRSWA (New Roads and Street Works Act) and SROH (Specification for the Reinstatement of Openings in Highways)
• Experience conducting quality and safety audits
• Ability to interpret Street Manager data and manage defect workflows
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, particularly when working with local authorities and highway inspectors
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• High level of attention to detail and commitment to quality standards

Qualifications

• NRSWA Supervisor accreditation (essential)
• Relevant HSEQ or construction-related qualifications (desirable)
• Full UK driving licence (essential)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Car allowance or company van
• Opportunities for career development within a growing organisation
• A collaborative and supportive working environment

Closing Statement

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven professional to play a key role in improving quality and compliance across United Infrastructure's capital delivery programme. If you are passionate about delivering high standards and driving continuous improvement, we would love to hear from you.

Here at United Infrastructure, we invest in our people and firmly believe that our workforce is our most valuable asset. A driving force for success and the core to achieving our vision of creating a connected and sustainable future, our team is the heart of our organisation.