Due to challenges related to grid congestion, neighborhoods are being prepared for the future. This means that street by street, roads will be opened for the installation of new cables and transformer stations. The assignment involves work in an existing neighborhood with many iconic, large trees and high-quality paving. The focus is on ensuring the smooth and safe progress of grid reinforcement, while preserving green quality and public space.
The contractor performs tasks independently and based on a result-oriented obligation/supervision framework.
What you will do.
- Supervise the physical installation and removal of medium and low voltage cables, cable routes, and the placement of transformer houses.
- Strictly ensure that work around trees is carried out exactly according to the Bomenposter / CROW guidelines and the agreed tree impact assessment (BEA).
- Check whether the contractor follows the Tree Handbook, including the application of trial trenches, root protection, klic notifications, or manual/suction excavation in root zones.
- Act as a link between the contractor and the municipal tree manager/green and civil supervisor in unforeseen situations concerning roots or crowns.
- Oversee compliance with WIBON (Information Exchange Act for Above-ground and Underground Networks), safety regulations (CROW 400 for soil contamination, BRL guidelines), and VAN conditions.
- Assess the condition of the paving before work and check that the street, sidewalks, and decorative paving are returned to their original (or agreed) state afterwards.
- Document findings in daily reports and discuss deviations directly with the project leader and contractor.
- Ensure safe barriers and diversions for pedestrians, cyclists, and car traffic.
Profile
- You will carry out the assignment independently.
- You are the primary point of contact for contractors and the grid operator.
- You can de-escalate and practically resolve complaints or concerns from residents on site.
What they ask
- Demonstrable MBO+/HBO working and thinking level in Civil Engineering, Cultural Engineering, Forest and Nature Management, or Land Development.
- Minimum 5 years of demonstrable experience in the past 8 years in supervising green spaces in public areas.
- Minimum 2 years of demonstrable work experience in an additional field of supervision in another public area work field.
- Completed VCA-VOL (safety) certificate.
- In case of an emergency or urgent assessment, be able to be present on location within 30 to a maximum of 60 minutes.
Preferences.
- ETW certificate or demonstrable experience with tree protection.
- Fully meets: ETW certificate and demonstrable > 3 years of experience with tree protection.
- Partially meets: No ETW certificate, but demonstrable 1 to 3 years of experience with tree protection.
Competencies.
- Decisive & Communicative: Able to say "no" to a contractor who wants to dig too close to a tree, but always looking for a practical solution.
- Eye for detail: Noticing if the subsoil is not properly compacted or if roots are at risk of damage.
- Environmentally aware: Understanding that digging in a neighborhood impacts the community and acting accordingly.
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