Streetworks Site Agent / Manager
| Posting date: | 13 June 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 July 2025 |
| Location: | Swansea, Swansea, SA8 3AZ |
| Company: | Acorn Recruitment |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | a1WNz0000021ZPBMA2_1749821250 |
Summary
Acorn by Synergie is currently recruiting an experienced Civils Agent / Manager with Streetworks qualification in Swansea.
The project we are looking at is for replacing the existing defective highway drainage system with 1km of new gravity highway drainage utilising two existing large diameter (600mm) culvert crossings which direct flow from north to south, resurfacing and finishing.
Duties
* Implement and maintain PPE requirements on site.
* Ensure works are carried out in accordance with RAMS/permit procedures etc.
* Understanding of the Health & Safety At Work Act & construction health & safety regulations.
* Maintain standard of high standards of best practice in all relevant areas and promote safe behaviour.
* Delivery of weekly toolbox talks to staff, contractors and visitors and carrying out daily briefings at the start of every shift.
* Carry out inductions for all site personnel, visitors, contractors and maintain records.
* Appropriate reporting of any near hits, unsafe acts, unsafe conditions and incidents through the company Highvizz portal.
* Carry out regular safety inspections of all workplaces within the site.
* Ensure a safe system of work is in place for all key tasks and activities, and assist with the production of the SSOW.
* Support the site manager and contracts manager in the delivery of the project.
* Manage and oversee all resources on the site to deliver the project.
* Liaise with the client at site level to ensure successful delivery.
* Assist the Senior Quantity Surveyor with the valuation and variation process to help maintain a positive cashflow position and maximise variations.
* Oversee the work of all subcontractors on the project.
* Ensure all materials/plant are ordered in good time and received on site.
* Ensure timesheets for operatives are returned in a timely fashion.
* Actively monitor and manage project costs.
* Keep detailed records of site daily progress e.g. weather, resources, deliveries, client instructions, sub-contractors' issues, unforeseen conditions.
* Effectively manage and motivate employees to deliver the project successfully.
Person Specification - Essential
* An excellent understanding of civil engineering & construction.
* Previous trade background/knowledge.
* Previous supervisory experience
* Good communication, people and management skills
* SMSTS qualification.
* 5+ years of experience in civil engineering
* Driving licence
* CSCS qualification
NRSWA Streetworks certification
First Aid At Work qualification
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