Senior Structures Technician (SWTRA)

Job details

Job reference

REQ05889

Date posted

04/09/2026

Application closing date

30/09/2026

Location

The Quays

Salary

Total Reward Package starting from £40,137* (£36,811* inc. possible overtime) *(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)

Senior Structures Technician (SWTRA)

Job description

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 countrys most critical challenges. From complex infrastructure, increasing transport needs, and climate changes 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 are committed to fostering a work environment that is 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.

Responsibilities

You will be required to lead on the planning, delivery and reporting of the highway structures General Inspection programme across the South Wales Trunk Road Network. Also to assist in the delivery of Principal Inspections and structures maintenance schemes, including the routine cyclic programme.

We are offering a permanent, full-time role (37 hours per week) based at The Quays, Baglan (Neath Port Talbot) or Coryton (Cardiff) with flexible hybrid working 2 days a week in the office.

Should you require further information or to speak to someone please email

[email protected]

You can apply online via the NPT Council jobs page www.npt.gov.uk/jobs

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.

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. Applicants must meet the essential criteria for the post to qualify for this. If you are or 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 you 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.