Civil Engineering Technician / Groundworker | Flevoland
As a Civil Engineering Technician at KWS, you will work on beautiful infrastructure projects in Flevoland and the surrounding area.
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At least three years of demonstrable work experience as a site manager in civil engineering
HBO or MBO plus work and thinking level
Result-oriented and coaching attitude
Strong in communication and decisiveness
Knowledge of RAW, UAV, or UAV-GC contracts is an advantage
A position of 32 to 40 hours per week
An attractive salary up to 5,500 euros per four weeks
Employment conditions according to the CAO Bouw en Infra
25 vacation days and 15 unscheduled days with full-time employment
Access to the VolkerWessels Academy for unlimited development opportunities
A company laptop and phone
An electric lease car including a charging pass for all of Europe
Are you an experienced site manager who gets energy from realizing challenging civil engineering projects? At Gebr. Van Kessel, you will get the chance to work on diverse asphalt, sewage, residential site preparation, and earthworks projects within South Holland. You will join a close-knit and expert team in which your experience truly makes the difference. If you like taking responsibility, love collaborating, and want to contribute to projects that have a visible impact on the infrastructure of the Netherlands, then this is your ideal next step.
Your job
In the role of site manager, you are the hub of every project. You ensure that work is carried out according to schedule, budget, and quality standards. You monitor progress, maintain oversight, and ensure a safe working environment. You are responsible for daily management, the correct coordination between disciplines, and compliance with agreements. Thanks to your experience, you know exactly how to make a project run smoothly, even when conditions are challenging.
An important part of your role is motivating and guiding colleagues. You stimulate, monitor, and coach employees so they can perform optimally. You conduct open conversations and actively contribute to the development of the team. Additionally, you are responsible for the specification administration, preparing vouchers for subcontractors and suppliers, and collecting information for the project management.
You are regularly present at our project locations within South Holland. You work closely with site managers, work preparers, asphalt crews, and project managers. Thanks to your clear communication and involved attitude, colleagues know what is expected of them and projects proceed in a structured and efficient manner.
Within the Civil Engineering department, you work together with a dynamic team of professionals from the Dordrecht and Buren locations. Projects vary from large-scale reconstructions to maintenance work for Rijkswaterstaat. Think, for example, of challenging asphalt projects within urban areas, complex sewage works, and large maintenance contracts. The culture is down-to-earth and result-oriented with plenty of room for humor, collegiality, and professional growth.
Your qualities
You possess a strong sense of responsibility and know how to effectively manage people and processes. You are result-oriented, think ahead, and can switch gears quickly when projects demand it. Through your communication skills, you can motivate teams well and you also know how to maintain oversight in busy situations. You have an eye for quality and safety, and you find it important that your team continues to develop. With your leadership and technical knowledge, you contribute directly to the success of our civil engineering projects. Furthermore, you have at least:
When you come to work at Gebr. Van Kessel, you step into an organization known for innovation, craftsmanship, and a strong team culture. You will get the space to take initiative, take responsibility, and further develop yourself within civil engineering. We offer you:
Are you the site manager we are looking for? Apply directly via the application button.
For questions, you can contact Michiel van den Beuken via +31 6 41783713 or mvandenbeuken@vankessel.nl. Calling or WhatsApping is always possible.
Our company
Gebr. van Kessel is part of KWS Infra and is therefore part of the VolkerWessels group. Gebr. Van Kessel is a modern construction company with over 500 colleagues and a wealth of experience in the field of civil engineering. We work daily with our clients on a livable and accessible Netherlands. Our area of operation is surprisingly versatile and includes, among others, the disciplines: civil engineering, maintenance, sports and cultural engineering, concrete and rail maintenance, expansion joints, well dewatering, and vertical drainage. The construction and maintenance of infrastructure forms one of the core activities of our company Gebr. Van Kessel Wegenbouw. From complex (integral) infra projects to local roads and/or private terrains. For almost 70 years, we have been active in the construction and maintenance of roads and industrial estates, surface treatments (wearing courses), sewage works, (urban) reconstructions, verge solutions, and making terrains ready for construction and residential use.
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