1. Job Description

The municipality is seeking a Public Space Inspector for the Public Space Management (BOR) cluster, with a specific focus on roads, bike paths, sidewalks, and other paved surfaces.

The supervisor oversees civil engineering maintenance and redevelopment projects in public spaces. Over the next four years, the municipality will carry out a large-scale road maintenance program. The supervisor is expected to consistently, visibly, and thoroughly oversee contractors’ compliance with the specifications, both during the preparatory phase and throughout the project’s execution.

In this role, you will serve as the primary point of contact for contractors, residents, and internal colleagues within the roads and pavements division. You will work under the supervision of the Roads Advisor and Project Manager, in close collaboration with a fellow supervisor, and as part of the BOR cluster.

2. Results of the assignment

The initiative is successful when:

• The civil engineering works will be carried out in accordance with the specifications, schedule, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Contractors must work correctly, on time, and in accordance with agreements.
• Reports from residents are addressed and resolved appropriately.
• Financial processing and administration of projects are accurate and verifiable.
• Data management and information systems remain up-to-date and comprehensive.

3. Core tasks and responsibilities

The regulator performs the following tasks, among others:

Oversight & Implementation

• Oversee the construction, maintenance, and repair of the municipal road network (roads, bike paths, sidewalks, and other paved surfaces).
• Identifying and correcting deviations from specifications and agreements.
• Monitor safety, accessibility, and quality during implementation.

Preparation & Coordination

• Conducting site inspections and coordinating with contractors prior to the start of work.
• Providing substantive input for specifications and schedules.
• Collaborate with consultants, area coordinators, and other internal stakeholders.

Administration & Systems

• Provide input for contract administration and financial processing.
• Maintaining and updating the information system / data management.
• Processing and recording reports via the Employee Portal (public space reporting system).

Communications

• Point of contact for contractors, residents, and internal departments.
• Answering residents' questions about construction work in their neighborhood.
• Communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.

4. Job Requirements (Essential)

The candidate must demonstrably meet the following requirements:

• Education: Minimum MBO Level 4, majoring in civil engineering / infrastructure.
• Experience: Demonstrable and recent experience as a civil engineering/infrastructure supervisor.
• Specialization: experience in supervising pavement construction, preferably asphalt pavement.
• Knowledge of systems and regulations:
  • RAW methodology
  • UAV
  • ARW 2012
• Experience working with or for a municipal client is a strong advantage.
• Available for assignment over several years as part of a long-term maintenance program.

5. Preferences / Pros

• Experience as a Project Manager.
• Experience with comprehensive management of public spaces.
• Knowledge of data management and management systems in public spaces.
• Able to work independently within agreed-upon parameters.

6. Competencies and personal skills

• Proactive and results-oriented: anticipates potential issues and takes action to address them.
• Strong communication skills: clear, firm, and professional when interacting with contractors and residents.
• Customer-focused: attentive to the interests of residents and the administration.
• Collaborator: a team player within BOR and with other municipal teams.
• Accurate and consistent: strong in supervision, administration, and following through on commitments.

7. Organizational context

The Public Space Management (BOR) team consists of dedicated and committed professionals and hands-on staff. The team works systematically, is results-oriented, and serves as a key point of contact for the administration and the community. The area coordinators are part of this team and act as the link to the neighborhoods.

The team works closely with:

• USB – City and Rural Areas (service teams)
• SOR – Public Works Specialists (including sewer systems and burial services)
• Other municipal teams active in public spaces

The workload is substantial; the job requires independence, a broad perspective, and professional expertise.