Senior Engineer - Programme Management (SWTRA)

NPT Pass; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 37,280 - 40,777; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounted gym membership

Flexible working schemes

Job summary

NPT Pass is looking for a Project Manager in South Wales to support infrastructure management projects. You will aid the Principal Engineer in coordinating project tasks, manage service providers, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

With a focus on creating a sustainable road network, this role offers a competitive salary starting from £37,280, excellent benefits including a generous pension contribution and hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in project management within engineering.
• Experience in managing multiple service providers and outputs.
• Understanding of quality management processes in construction.

Responsibilities

• Support the Principal Engineer in project management of maintenance projects.
• Manage task orders and financial forecasting for service providers.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on annual works programmes.

Skills

Project management

Financial forecasting

Stakeholder engagement

Health and Safety compliance

Education

Relevant engineering degree

Job description

Job Details

Job reference REQ05688
Date posted 02/07/2026
Application closing date 23/07/2026
Location The Quays
Salary Total Reward Package starting from £45,983*
Starting Salary: £37,280 – rising to £40,777 (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)

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• To support the Principal Engineer in the project management of Capital maintenance and renewal projects including procurement, delivery and administration of the design and construction through procured design and construction frameworks in line with current design standards and in conjunction with SWTRA's quality management processes.
• To support the Principal Engineer in the management and engagement of multiple service providers including the production and verification of task orders, invoices, works programme and financial forecasting taking into account local constraints.
• To support the Principal Engineer in the management of the performance management regime for service providers in relation to the administration of design and construction services.
• To support the Principal Engineer with reviewing of processes and procedures to ensure that financial 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 Welsh Governments and SWTRA Network occupancy strategy.
• 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 (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too)
• 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.

Should you require further information or to speak to someone please email: [e-mail]

You can apply online via the NPT Council jobs page www.npt.gov.uk/jobs

Welsh Language skills are not required. Applications may be submitted in Welsh; applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues' efforts and achievements. We also believe that there's life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.

Choose to work for us and you'll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.

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.

We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.

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.