Senior Engineer - Structures Capital Delivery (SWTRA)

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

Job summary

NPT Pass in the United Kingdom is seeking a South Wales Trunk Road Agent to support project management, engage with service providers, and manage financial allocations effectively. The candidate will work closely with various teams and stakeholders to ensure projects align with Welsh Government's strategies.

This full-time role offers a starting salary of £37,280, increasing to £40,777, with a market supplement and a comprehensive employee benefits package including 25 days holiday and 15.3% pension contribution.

Qualifications

• Welsh Language skills are not required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Principal Engineer in project management of Capital maintenance and renewal projects.
• Manage engagement of multiple service providers and verify task orders and invoices.
• Review processes to ensure financial allocations are utilized efficiently.
• Work with SWTRA's teams and stakeholders to manage annual works programme.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety, environmental, and quality policies.

Job description

Job reference REQ05685 Date posted 01/07/2026 Application closing date 21/07/2026 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)

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.

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.

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.

EEO and Guaranteed Interview Statement

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.