Site Manager (Reinstatement)

Avove Limited; Brighouse; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK utilities company seeks a Reinstatement Site Manager in Brighouse. The role oversees daily operations for water development reinstatement activities, requiring strong leadership and solid reinstatement sector knowledge. Applicants must have an HNC or above in engineering, along with a full UK driving licence and experience in utilities. The position offers competitive benefits including holidays, car allowance, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Car allowance/company car

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Family friendly policies

Financial wellbeing programme

Employee assistance programme

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the reinstatement or utilities sector.
• Solid knowledge of NRSWA requirements.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and supervise backfill and reinstatement teams.
• Monitor compliance with highway authority regulations.
• Provide daily progress reports to management.

Skills

Strong leadership and communication skills

Experience in reinstatement or utilities sector

Knowledge of NRSWA requirements

Ability to manage multiple teams and priorities

Education

HNC or above in engineering discipline

Chartered Status (preferably)

Tools

Reinstatement planning software

First Aid

CSCS or SHEA

Job description

About the role

Avove has 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. The framework covers all operational activity for commercial and domestic developer services customers and is valued at approximately £95 million over the eight‑year period.

Reinstatement Site Manager

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 UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and supervise backfill and reinstatement teams to meet permit deadlines.
• Co‑ordinate resources by working closely with the Reinstatement Planner and maintaining communication with site teams, contractors and stakeholders.
• Monitor compliance with highway authority regulations and company standards while conducting regular quality checks.
• Ensure all reinstatement work meets required specifications through continuous on‑site assessment.
• Uphold health and safety standards by enforcing protocols, carrying out risk assessments and addressing hazards promptly.
• Provide daily progress reports to management and escalated any delays or issues that may impact permit compliance.

About you

Proven experience in the reinstatement or utilities sector, 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 also have experience with water infrastructure projects, hold relevant supervisory or management certifications or be familiar with reinstatement planning software.

Qualifications

• 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)

Benefits

• 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 programme for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders
• Volunteering days and charity matched giving

About us

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. We are an expert, responsible and agile partner, providing vital services to water, power and telecommunications sectors. We work closely with our clients to protect and improve their assets, enhance customer experience and protect the natural environment.

Equal opportunities employer

We welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, disabilities, religions, ages and sexual orientations. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all colleagues can thrive.

What next

We encourage you to apply for this role as soon as you can. We recognise talent waits for no one, so we progress candidates individually through all stages of the recruitment process. If you have any questions, please reach out for an informal discussion.