Senior Engineer - Programme Management; SWTRA

Job Details

Job reference REQ
05688
Date posted 02/07/2026
Final date to receive applications 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)

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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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.

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