Job details
Job reference REQ05456 | Date posted 18/05/2026 | Application closing date 08/06/2026 | Location Coryton | Salary Total Reward Package starting from £54,989* | 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 includes 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 hours 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. We promote diversity, equity and inclusion and are committed to a supportive, respectful work environment with great opportunities for growth.
Responsibilities
- Provide visible and effective strategic and operational leadership in planning, prioritisation and delivery of all routine, cyclic and reactive maintenance activities to keep the trunk road network safe and serviceable.
- Prepare, implement and continuously develop policies, procedures and operational frameworks governing maintenance and network management in line with the Trunk Road Maintenance Manual, Highways Act 1980, Traffic Management Act 2004, New Roads and Streetworks Act 1991 and Welsh Government requirements.
- Act as accountable custodian of the motorway and trunk road network, responsible for network condition, performance, compliance and long‑term sustainability through risk‑based asset management.
- Lead, manage and optimise the programming and delivery of maintenance works across all asset groups including carriageways, drainage, soft estate, safety fencing and traffic signals.
- Oversee the development and delivery of the Category 2 minor capital programme, ensuring effective prioritisation, governance and delivery within budget.
- Lead and direct the response to incidents, emergencies and severe weather events, ensuring coordination and minimal disruption.
- Establish and maintain governance‑compliant systems and processes for routine maintenance, development control and delegated statutory functions.
- Take ownership of contractor and supply chain performance through monitoring, auditing and continuous improvement.
- Design and manage performance frameworks, analysing operational and financial data to inform decision‑making and report to management.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives, driving innovation, efficiency and best practice.
- Build and manage strategic stakeholder relationships with Welsh Government, local authorities and contractors.
- Represent SWTRA at meetings, forums and working groups as key operational and technical lead.
- Lead, manage and develop teams, promoting performance, accountability and professional development.
- Ensure effective financial management including budgeting, forecasting and cost control.
- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, environmental and quality standards within the Integrated Management System.
- Contribute to wider organisational strategies relating to sustainability, resilience and customer outcomes.
- Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role.
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 work life balance
- Competitive employee package with a 15.3% employer pension contribution
- Holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service (plus 8 bank holidays)
- Discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
- Cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
- Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
- Exclusive discounts at local and national retailers via the Smart Spend app through the staff wellbeing group.
If you would like to start a rewarding career with an organisation that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job and we would love to hear from you.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability or are 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 are 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 have been made redundant.
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.
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