Reinstatement Specialist

Job title:

Reinstatement Specialist

Company

Severn Trent Water

Job description

Our people are what makes Severn Trent a truly exciting and inclusive place to work. We’re a team of over 9,000 people with a purpose to deliver one of life’s essentials, and we do it all while thriving in our unique culture.At Severn Trent, we’re embarking on an exciting £415m project to replace 870 miles of old water pipes across the Midlands – and we want you to be part of it. This is the biggest investment in water infrastructure in the region in a decade, and it’s set to improve water quality, reduce leaks, and make our water supply even more reliable for millions of people. To bring this vision to life, we’re creating new jobs across the region. Whether you’re based in Birmingham, Nottingham, or anywhere in between, we’ve got opportunities for you to help shape the future of water in the Midlands. The new pipes we’re installing will last for up to 100 years. 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 regional area.EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOWAs 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 ROLEFor 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 involve. 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 YOUWorking 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.With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite’s perks that you’ll get being part of the Seven Trent family:

• 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 NEXTWe 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.Ps. we’ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date – so keep an eye on your phone and emails!

Expected salary

Location

Staffordshire

Job date

Sat, 29 Mar 2025 23:15:21 GMT

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