Reinstatement Specialist

SevernTrentLife; Leicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility provider based in Leicester is looking for a Reinstatement Specialist to support their Network Construction team. The role involves accurately measuring excavations, ensuring reinstatement is completed efficiently, and engaging with contractors and stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a full driving license and significant experience in the utility industry. The company offers a supportive environment with benefits including 28 days holiday and an annual bonus scheme.

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Car allowance

Annual bonus scheme

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave opportunity

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Family friendly policies

Two volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Full driving license is required.
• Significant experience in the utility industry.
• Ability to influence and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Measure excavations for reinstatement accurately across multiple locations.
• Communicate with the programme team for permit extensions.
• Review and resolve defects with external bodies.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Ability to build relationships

Education

National Water Hygiene certification

NRSWA certification

Job description

At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide when it comes to employee engagement and ranked as a Top 50 UK Employer on Glassdoor. Join us in making a positive impact on the environment and our communities, while being valued and supported in a truly inclusive workplace.

If you want to do more, because you care, we want you on our team.

It’s an exciting time to join, as we have a huge ambition to deliver bigger and better than ever before over our next 5-year regulatory period. If you’re seeking an exciting and thoroughly rewarding career, Severn Trent is the place to be.

Due to an exciting new programme which is going to see us deliver for our customers a full mains renewal across our region over the next few years, we are now on a significant recruitment drive to scale our teams to deliver this fantastic work.

This is your opportunity to play a part in this transformation!

We are looking for a Reinstatement Specialist to support our Network Construction team to successfully complete large scale Mains renewal scheme activity as allocated within the Leicester & Warwickshire area.

Everything you need to know

As the Reinstatement Specialist your key role you will primarily be responsible for accurately measuring excavations and arranging for the appropriate reinstatement to take place, across multiple locations within the region. This is done by ensuring the correct dimensions and surface materials are provided to the chosen reinstatement provider.

Within this role you would be responsible for successfully communicating and liaising with the programme team for permit extensions and off hiring of Traffic management once reinstatement is complete.

The role has responsibility for reviewing, challenging, and agreeing defects with external bodies such as the council / Highways Agency, with escalations referred to the NC Reinstatement Manager. This role does not have direct people management or supervisory responsibility however needs to be able to liaise effectively with the team, you will also need to possess the ability to influence.

Key accountabilities

• Effectively communicating with the chosen reinstatement contractor to provide dimensions/material types and time scales for completion of the reinstatement.
• Effective communication within the team and with both internal and external stakeholders, including the Highways Agency, contractors, and customers.
• Responsible for ensuring that reinstatement submissions to the Highways Agency and our chosen reinstatement contractors are accurate and on time, avoiding time delays for the construction teams, delays to the program and fines from the Highways Agency where permits overrun. This activity is key due to the scale of the work.
• Problem solving and decision making on site, coming up with practical solutions and implementing these efficiently. There are likely to be complex challenges on site, and this role is responsible for finding solutions.

What you’ll bring to the role

For this role the right candidate will have a full driving license and ideally have your National Water Hygiene and NRSWA with significant experience working within utility-based industry.

You’ll have good communication skills and the ability to build successful working relationships as you will be working as part of a team.

The right skills and experience are important. But if you have the right character, positivity, and a caring attitude we want to talk to you, too.

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We want people who show up and get involved. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care. Is that you?

What’s in it for you

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We’ll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award‑winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per year)
• Car allowance
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 per annum based on company performance)
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family friendly policies
• Two volunteering days per year

What’s next

We can’t wait to hear from you.

Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare.

If your curiosity has been piqued and you’re wanting to find out even more, search #LifeAtSevernTrent on social media.

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