Carbon & Net Zero Manager (SWTRA)

NPT Pass; Briton Ferry, Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

NPT Pass in South Wales is seeking a Carbon/Net Zero Manager to lead a programme reducing energy use and carbon emissions across property, fleet, and highway assets. The role focuses on scientific policy, technology, and climate interventions within the Welsh context, coordinating with stakeholders and monitoring legislation impacts.

The role is permanent, full-time (37 hours), based at The Quays, Baglan (Neath Port Talbot) or Coryton (Cardiff) with flexible hybrid working, and opportunities for

Responsibilities

• To lead and manage the carbon strategy for the Agent by developing a programme that will reduce the agent's energy use and carbon footprint and implement sustainable methods of managing the portfolio of property, fleet and highway assets.
• To provide expertise and knowledge of the science, policies, technologies and environmental interventions associated with climate change including the international context and evidence base for carbon reduction targets. Monitor key changes in legislation and Welsh Government policy and identify any impacts these may have on the agent’s operations.
• Collaborate proactively and effectively across service and organisational boundaries and build a strong network of committed stakeholders to deliver the Welsh Government’s carbon reduction targets.
• To develop business cases, bids and proposals to secure Welsh Government and external funding where possible.

Job description

Details of the job are provided below. Further information is available in the Job Description and Person Specification.

Job details

Job reference REQ05983 Date posted 29/09/2026 Application closing date 13/10/2026 Location The Quays Salary Total Reward Package starting from - £58,696*Starting salary £50,908 - £54,143*(Subject to being a member of the local pension scheme) Package Generous holiday entitlement, Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme with 15.3% employer contributions, discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure and excellent development opportunities.” Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type South Wales Trunk Road Agent (SWTRA) Attachments Carbon and Net Zero Manager 0926.pdf

At SWTRA, we help create a road network that connects people and places in a safer, greener and more reliable way. We work on projects across South Wales that address some of the countrys most critical challenges. From complex infrastructure, increasing transport needs, and climate changes we combine innovation, expertise, and technology to make South Wales a better place to live, work and visit. You can contribute to work that will have a lasting positive impact on your local community with an organisation where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We are committed to fostering a work environment that is supportive, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunities for growth. Why not give it a try?

Responsibilities

To lead and manage the carbon strategy for the Agent by developing a programme that will reduce the agent's energy use and carbon footprint and implement sustainable methods of managing the portfolio of property, fleet and highway assets.

To provide expertise and knowledge of the science, policies, technologies and environmental interventions associated with climate change including the international context and evidence base for carbon reduction targets. Monitor key changes in legislation and Welsh Government policy and identify any impacts these may have on
the agent’s operations.

Collaborate proactive and effectively across service and organisational boundaries and build a strong network of committed stakeholders to deliver the Welsh Government’s carbon reduction targets.
To develop business cases, bids and proposals to secure Welsh Government and external funding where possible.

We are offering a permanent, full-time role (37 hours per week) based at The Quays, Baglan (Neath Port Talbot) or Coryton (Cardiff) with flexible hybrid working 2 days a week in the office.

At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.

We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.