Paul Roberts
Caerphilly,Caerphilly County Borough
Summary
Seasoned professional in civil engineering with focus on area management and operational efficiency. Capable of implementing innovative engineering solutions that enhance productivity and streamline operations. Unique skill sets in cyclic maintenance management, team leadership and area planning. Offering commitment to maintaining industry standards and delivering on organisational goals.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Area Engineer
SWTRA, Neath Port Talbot Council
Cardiff, Neath Port Talbot
08.2024 - Current
- Prepared accurate project cost estimates, schedules and specifications.
- Coordinated contractors, subcontractors and labourers to deliver on projects.
- Prevented project delays through carefully considered risk and feasibility assessments.
- Enforced strict health, safety and environmental rules applicable to each project type.
- Completed projects on time and within budget by collaborating with contractors and public authorities.
- Estimated quantities and cost of materials, equipment and labour requirements to determine project feasibility.
- Inspected completed civil works and documented safety and compliance findings.
- Visited sites to review work progress and drive process improvements.
- Ensured safety with strict adherence to industry regulations and guidelines.
- Managed costs by effectively scheduling resources and personnel.
- Conducted regular site inspections, ensured compliance with safety standards.
- Liaised with clients to determine project requirements and deliver bespoke solutions.
- Completed projects on time and within budget by collaborating with contractors, architects and public authorities.
- Prepared technical reports and arranged for survey or investigation work.
- Oversaw Quality Control (QC) for construction teams, delivering results in line with project specifications.
- Prepared risk assessments to support safe and stable construction sites.
Highway Supervisor
Caerphilly County Borough Council
Caerphilly, Caerphilly County Borough
02.2021 - 08.2024
- Established and maintained organised working environment for team of 20.
- Implemented company policies effectively, maintained high standards of service delivery.
- Managed daily operations to ensure continuity of work and increase productivity.
- Logged daily activities and notable incidents during working shifts.
- Updated staff on changes to internal policies and procedures. Conducted toolbox talks.
- Observed worker activities to assess safety compliance and identify enforcement gaps.
- Reduced workplace conflicts through effective communication and negotiation skills.
- Ensured smooth operations with regular maintenance checks of vehicles and highway plant.
- Promoted safe work environments by enforcing strict adherence to safety regulations.
- Identified potential risks and mitigated them through proactive measures.
- Organised team resources to ensure delivery of works to time and budget to satisfy key performance indicators.
- Fostered positive work culture to boost employee morale.
- Supervised activities of workers and enforced safety regulations.
- Delegated tasks appropriately, achieved balanced workload among team members.
- Monitored employee attendance records for maintaining discipline.
- Tracked employee performance, assessed daily output and implemented corrective actions to close gaps.
- Improved workplace safety to reduce accidents and near-misses.
- Detailed documentation control and record keeping.
- Ensure adequate stock levels.
- Acting as building manager to ensure upkeep of site assets.
- Assisted recruitment process for hiring quality staff members.
- Participated in emergency out of hours and Duty Officer.
- Participated in winter maintenance activities as Winter Maintenance Duty Officer.
Highway Inspector
Caerphilly County Borough Council
Caerphilly, Caerphilly County Borough
06.2003 - 02.2021
- Routine schedules site safety highway inspections under Statutory Highway Maintenance.
- Assessed condition of highways to recommend necessary repairs or improvements.
- Detailed recording of inspection specifics and actionable works.
- Specification of actionable works.
- Development of Highway Management Systems, pre-court procedures and general operational procedures.
- Compiling witness statements and representing Highway Authority in court.
- Conversing with Public, locally elected councillors and external organisations.
- Participating in 24/7 emergency standby.
- Routine inspections of former colliery tips.
Structures/Highway Inspector
Self Employed
Cwmbran, Torfaen County Borough
05.1998 - 06.2002
- Routine Inspection of highway and highway structures under Statutory Maintenance programme.
- Performing data acquisition and recording.
- Supervising small and medium highway resurfacing schemes and structural repair/improvement schemes.
- Documentation and specification control.
- Monitoring dangerous structures.
- Prioritised tasks efficiently to meet strict deadlines for inspections reports submission.
- Assisting with procurement of highway contracts, method statements and safety audits.
- Policing site safety.
Site/Setting Out Engineer
Self Employed
Cardiff, South Wales
02.1995 - 05.1998
- Setting Out foundations, drainage, roads and earthworks using electronic surveying equipment to specification.
- Accountable for upkeep of site diaries and engineering documents.
- Managed projects, ensuring timely completion and high-quality work.
- Checking subcontractors works to specification and quality control.
- Problem solving.
- Policing site safety.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Glamorgan
Pontypridd 09.1993 - 02.1995
HND - Civil Engineering
Leeds Metropolitan University
Leeds 09.1991 - 06.1993
OND - Civil Engineering
South Wales Institute of Higher Education
Cardiff 09.1989 - 06.1991
Skills
- Construction site experience
- Infrastructure development
- Project Management
- Project budgeting
- Construction surveying
- Public safety
- Cement and pavement
- Service delivery management
Timeline
Assistant Area Engineer
SWTRA, Neath Port Talbot Council
08.2024 - Current
Highway Supervisor
Caerphilly County Borough Council
02.2021 - 08.2024
Highway Inspector
Caerphilly County Borough Council
06.2003 - 02.2021
Structures/Highway Inspector
Self Employed
05.1998 - 06.2002
Site/Setting Out Engineer
Self Employed
02.1995 - 05.1998
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Glamorgan
09.1993 - 02.1995
HND - Civil Engineering
Leeds Metropolitan University
09.1991 - 06.1993
OND - Civil Engineering
South Wales Institute of Higher Education
09.1989 - 06.1991
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