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Join Our Team as a Development Management Site Inspector!

Are you ready to make a real impact on local infrastructure? We’re looking for a Development Management Site Inspector to join our Highway Development Management team in Brixworth, Northamptonshire. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in shaping new developments across the region!

As a trusted point of contact for developers and contractors, you’ll oversee the construction of new streets destined for adoption by the local highway authority. This role offers a fantastic blend of site-based oversight, stakeholder engagement, and the opportunity to contribute to projects that truly matter.

About the Role

As part of our Asset & Professional Services team, you will support both North Northamptonshire Council and West Northamptonshire Council. This means exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects and the chance to build strong relationships across multiple partners.

Location & Hours

• Location: Brixworth, Northamptonshire – Daily travel to construction sites and the office required, with occasional remote work possible.
• Hours: Permanent Full-time, 37.5 hours per week. Some flexibility on hours is available—just let us know when you speak to us!

Please note that we are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role.

Your Responsibilities

As a Development Management Site Inspector, you will:

• Monitor developer and contractor works for compliance with approved documentation, specifications, planning requirements, legal agreements, and permits.
• Identify non-compliant work, agree on remedial actions, and monitor successful completion.
• Ensure operational and public safety, including traffic management compliance.
• Liaise with developers, designers, contractors, and technical teams to identify and agree on design changes.
• Maintain accurate project databases and records, including inspection reports, audits, and as-built records.

What We’re Looking For

This role could be a great fit for you if you have:

• Relevant experience in civil engineering, supported by an HNC/HND level qualification or equivalent.
• Previous experience supervising highway works on site, including familiarity with Section 38 and Section 278 processes.
• A solid understanding of Safety at Street Works and Road Works (code of practice) and CDM roles.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize workloads effectively.
• Confident communication and interpersonal skills to build positive and collaborative working relationships.

Rewards and Benefits

We’re proud to offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Join us and enjoy:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Kier, making our workplace diverse and inclusive is a top priority. We’re committed to continuous improvement and value the contributions of all our employees in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We can’t wait to see your application! Join us and be part of something great at Kier!