Civil Engineering Site Supervisor – Management and Maintenance

Want to see tangible results from your work, day in, day out?
As a site supervisor, you’ll be working right in the heart of the city: on the streets, amongst residents, contractors and colleagues. You’ll ensure that roads, pavements and squares in the northern part and the centre of Apeldoorn are safe, clean and well maintained. Not a ‘meeting-room tiger’, but someone who organises, manages and keeps an eye on the big picture. Do you make a difference and do you thrive on the variety of working indoors and outdoors, getting things done and taking responsibility? If so, please do read on.

This vacancy from Civil Engineering Operations Manager (32–36 hours) is your next step if you:

• have a passion for civil engineering, work planning and project management;
• gets a buzz from switching between working indoors and outdoors, dealing with contractors and various colleagues;
• want to deliver tangible results in a vibrant neighbourhood.

Here’s what you’ll be doing
’In the morning, you start at the worksite, coordinate the schedule and head out into the neighbourhood. You see for yourself what’s going on and make adjustments where necessary. You are the link between planning, implementation and quality. You ensure that the day-to-day management and maintenance of roads, pavements, squares and street furniture runs smoothly. You also keep an eye on developments within the field, such as climate adaptation and circular working practices. You carry out your work not only from the office, but mainly outdoors: right where the work is being done.

In practical terms, this means that you:

• Plans, coordinates and monitors day-to-day operations, whilst taking into account residents, business owners and accessibility;
• Manages contractors and in-house teams and oversees safety, quality and progress;
• In collaboration with the neighbourhood manager, the management team carries out work under maintenance contracts and specifications;
• Coordinates with colleagues and partners in the areas of green spaces, cables and pipes, lighting and mobility;
• Assists with tenders and the monitoring of budgets and performance; advises on claims for damages, applications for permits for access roads and the temporary use of municipal land.

“You can see the results of your work every day. That’s very rewarding.” – fellow site supervisor

Working for Apeldoorn
You’ll be joining the Management & Maintenance department, North and Centre team. The colleagues here take pride in their work and help one another when needed. The atmosphere is down-to-earth, collegial and professional. From our modern depot on Sleutelbloemstraat, you’ll be working together to ensure the city remains a safe, healthy and pleasant place to live and work. You’ll have a great deal of freedom in how you organise your work, direct lines of communication with colleagues and visible results in public spaces.

Here’s what we offer you

• A 32–36-hour-a-week contract for one year, with the prospect of a permanent role;
• A gross monthly salary of between €3,246 and €4,556 (scale 8) for a 36-hour week;
• An Individual Choice Budget (IKB) of 17,45% on top of your salary. You can use this, for example, for:
• Extra income by having it paid out.
• Buying extra holiday hours.
• 201.6 holiday hours based on a 36-hour week;
• An attractive pension scheme;
• A good work-life balance, with the option to save up leave and flexible working hours;
• We offer plenty of opportunities for professional development; a pleasant working environment at our modern shipyard, alongside friendly colleagues;
• Can you work (partly) from home in your role? If so, you will receive a home-working allowance;
• Do you travel to work by public transport? If so, you’ll be fully reimbursed. Do you travel by car, bike or on foot? If so, you’ll receive an allowance for this.

Things to bring with you
You like to get stuck in and feel a sense of responsibility for your area of work. You communicate easily with professionals, colleagues and residents, and are able to keep a clear overview, even when things get busy.

In addition, you have:

• MBO Level 4+ standard of working and thinking, with a background in civil engineering;
• Experience in management and maintenance within infrastructure or civil engineering, or in a similar operational role;
• Category B driving licence (BE is an advantage);
• Digital skills (including Microsoft Office and management systems);
• The ‘Working Safely on the Road’ certificate, or a willingness to obtain it.

Apply for a job
You can apply until 23 November. Would you like to find out more about the role or your colleagues first? Give Gijs van de Ridder, Neighbourhood Manager, a call or send him a text on 06 53 35 6500. Feel free to pop in for a cup of coffee – we’d be happy to tell you more!

Everyone’s taking part
Apeldoorn City Council is an inclusive organisation. We firmly believe that a diverse organisation enables us to be better prepared for developments in society. As well as your talents and qualities, you also bring your background and preferences with you. You’re welcome here!