Principal Engineer - Programme Management; SWTRA

Job reference REQ
05684 Date posted 01/07/2026 Final date to receive applications Blank Location Blank Salary Total Reward Package starting from £58,191
* 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 22.4% 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 Principal Engineer - Programme Management 02.07.26.pdf

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. Why not give it a try? We would be very happy to consider your application to join our skilled, enthusiastic and friendly team.

• 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 Governments policies and procedures, SWTRA quality management processes and current standards.

• 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.

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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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