Highway Maintenance Manager; SWTRA

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Job reference REQ
05504 Date posted 01/06/2026 Final date to receive applications 22/06/2026 Location The Quays Salary Total Reward Package starting from £64,175
* Starting Salary: £55,560 – rising to £58,107*(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 Highways Maintenance Manager

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.

The postholder will be classified as an accountable manager act as a key strategic leader and as a member of the senior management team supporting the Strategic Manager / Head of Service in delivering service strategies and policies. The role works collaboratively with Welsh Government, partners and stakeholders to ensure a coordinated, compliant and high‑performing highways maintenance service.

To lead and manage the Highways Maintenance Service for the South Wales Trunk Road Agent, ensuring through strong governance the effective and consistent delivery of safe, resilient and high‑quality maintenance across the Strategic Road Network.

The postholder is responsible for developing, planning and delivering high‑quality services. The role provides strong and visible leadership across the service, setting clear direction, managing performance, and ensuring successful outcomes for the Agent.

The postholder will lead and manage all operational aspects of highways maintenance, including routine and cyclic maintenance, emergency response and winter maintenance through the Regional Maintenance Partnership, ensuring services are delivered efficiently, effectively and in line with Welsh Government standards and statutory requirements.

The role is accountable for embedding Highway Infrastructure Asset Management principles and leading on the digital transformation agenda in the electronic recording of maintenance operations and condition. This will include demonstrating compliance with Trunk Road Maintenance Manual standards, across all functions, driving value for money, efficiency of operation and continuous improvement. This includes ensuring effective use of resources, robust financial management, and high standards of service delivery.

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

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and armed forces veterans.