Highway Development Management Site Inspector
Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 9BX, England, UK
Listed on 2026-07-28
Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 9BX, England, UK
Listing for:
Kier Group
Full Time, Remote/Work from Home
position Listed on 2026-07-28
Job specializations:
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Construction
Civil Engineering, Site Manager, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Road Construction -
Engineering
Civil Engineering, Site Manager, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Road Construction
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location:
Brixworth, Northamptonshire – regular site and office attendance required, with some home working available
Hours:
Permanent, Full Time, 37.5 hours per week, flexible working options available. Salary: £42,000 - £50,000 per year private healthcare £5,900 annual car allowance benefits We are unable to offer Certificates of Sponsorship for this role What will you be responsible for? As a Highway Development Management Site Inspector, you'll be working with developers, contractors and local authorities, overseeing the construction of new highways and ensure works meet the standards required for adoption by the highway authority.
It's a varied role combining site inspections, stakeholder engagement and technical oversight, with the opportunity to influence projects from start to finish. Your day-to-day will include:
Inspecting developer and contractor works to ensure compliance with approved designs, specifications and legal agreements Identifying non-compliant works, agreeing corrective actions and monitoring completion Promoting safe working practices and ensuring traffic management requirements are met Working closely with developers, contractors, designers and technical teams to resolve issues and agree design changes Maintaining accurate inspection records, reports and project documentation What are we looking for?
This Highway Development Management Site Inspector role is ideal for someone who:
Has experience within civil engineering, highways, construction or infrastructure, supported by an HNC, HND or equivalent qualification Understands highway construction and inspection processes, including Section 38 and Section 278 agreements Has knowledge of Safety at Street Works and Road Works and CDM regulations Can effectively manage workloads, priorities and multiple projects Builds strong relationships through excellent communication and stakeholder management skills What are we looking for?
This role of Development Management Site Inspector could be a great fit if:
Relevant experience in civil engineering is in place, supported by an HNC/HND level qualification or equivalent Previous involvement in supervising highway works on site, including familiarity with Section 38 and Section 278 processes A good understanding of Safety at Street Works and Road Works (code of practice) and CDM roles Strong organisational skills are demonstrated, with the ability to manage and prioritise workloads effectively Confident communication and interpersonal skills are brought to build positive and collaborative working relationships Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs.
You can see more information of benefits here . Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies.
You can see our D&I action plan here . As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. We look forward to seeing your application to joinkier. LI-JB2
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