Principal Engineer - Structure Capital Delivery (SWTRA)

NPT Pass; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,091 - 49,282; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days holiday entitlement

15.3% employer pension contribution

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Exclusive retail discounts

Job summary

NPT Pass is looking for a candidate to manage highway-related projects across South Wales. The position involves overseeing procurement, ensuring compliance with policies, and coordinating work with various stakeholders.

The role offers a starting salary from £45,091, with benefits including a 15.3% pension contribution, generous holiday entitlement, and flexible working options. Join us for a fulfilling career that values employee development.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing highways and structures projects.
• Knowledge of compliance with Welsh Government policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate highway maintenance and renewal schemes.
• Oversee procurement and administration of projects.
• Establish and review performance management regimes.

Job description

Job reference REQ05689 Date posted 02/07/2026 Application closing date 23/07/2026 Location The Quays Salary Total Reward Package starting from £54,989* Starting Salary: £45,091 – rising to £49,282 (Plus £3k market supplement)* (Subject to being a member of the local pension scheme and includes current market supplement). 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)

Job description

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 country's most critical challenges. From complex infrastructure, increasing transport needs, and climate change – 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're committed to fostering a work environment that's supportive, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunities for growth.

Purpose of post

• To support the Highways Capital Lead and deputise as necessary, in the overall development and delivery of the Welsh Government's annual programme of Highways related projects across the Strategic Road Network in South Wales in accordance with the Welsh Government's requirements.
• To support the Highways Capital Manager and Highways Capital Lead in the management and development of the Highways Teams ensuring effective co-ordination, programming and contract administration of all projects on the network to ensure compliance with the Welsh Government's requirements.
• To manage and coordinate highway maintenance and renewal schemes ensuring compliance with Welsh Government's policies and procedures, SWTRA quality management processes and current standards.

Responsibilities

• To be responsible for the procurement, delivery and administration of the design and construction of Highways and Structures projects through procured design and construction services.
• To manage the delivery of highways and structures related projects across a variety of different asset groups through the engagement, management and direction of service providers for both design and construction services in line with current design standards in conjunction with SWTRA's quality management processes.
• To manage and implement a performance management regime for service providers in relation to the administration of design and construction services.
• To develop and review processes to ensure that allocations are utilised efficiently and effectively, and that works are delivered to time cost and quality, without undue public or media reaction.
• To work closely with SWTRA's Area Operations, Network Management teams, Service Providers and stakeholders to establish, manage and update co‑ordinated annual programme of works that comply with the occupancy strategy for the SWTRA network.
• To assist Welsh Government in the planning and prioritisation of annual programmes of works.
• It is the responsibility of every employee within the South Wales Trunk Road Agent to comply with the Health and Safety, environmental and quality policies as defined within the SWTRA Integrated Management System.
• Any other duties required in the delivery of objectives commensurate with the grading of the post.

Benefits

• Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
• Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 15.3% employer pension contribution
• Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years' service (additional 8 bank holidays also included)
• Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
• Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
• Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
• Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.

If you would like to start a rewarding career with a company that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job and we would love to hear from you.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans. In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Please note that applicants must meet all the essential criteria, as shown in the person specification, to qualify for a guaranteed interview. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.

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