Principal Engineer
| Posting date: | 02 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £45,091 to £49,282 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Total Reward Package starting from £55,191* *(Subject to being a member of the local pension scheme) Comprising of: Starting Salary: £45,091 rising to £49,282 . Additional Employers Pension Contribution of 22.4%: £10,100 - £11,039 annually. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 September 2025 |
| Location: | Neath, Neath Port Talbot |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Neath Port Talbot Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | REQ04554 |
Summary
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 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.
You will be required to support the Structures Capital Lead and deputise as necessary in the delivery of the Welsh Governments annual programme of highway structures schemes, including investigations, assessments, designs, and construction projects across the Trunk and Motorway network in South Wales in accordance with the Welsh Governments requirements. You will be reqired to act as one of the Agent's technical experts for highway structures schemes and related issues. Additionally support the Structures Manager and the Structures Capital Lead in the direct management of the Structures Team 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, coordinate and in some cases directly undertake highway structures. maintenance schemes ensuring compliance with Welsh Government policies and procedures, SWTRA quality management processes, and current standards.
Total Reward Package starting from £55,191*
*(Subject to being a member of the local pension scheme)
Comprising of: Starting Salary: £45,091 rising to £49,282 . Additional Employers Pension Contribution of 22.4%: £10,100 - £11,039 annually.
We are offering a permanent, full-time role (37 hours
per week) based at The Quays, Baglan (Neath Port
Talbot) with flexible hybrid working 2 days a week in the office.
Should you require further information or to speak to someone please email jobs@southwalestra.gov.uk
You can apply online via the NPT 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 believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues efforts and achievements. We also believe that there is life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.
Choose to work for us and you will be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.
· Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
· Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 22.4% 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.
If you would like to start a rewarding career with a company 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 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. 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 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 busi-nesses 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.
You will be required to support the Structures Capital Lead and deputise as necessary in the delivery of the Welsh Governments annual programme of highway structures schemes, including investigations, assessments, designs, and construction projects across the Trunk and Motorway network in South Wales in accordance with the Welsh Governments requirements. You will be reqired to act as one of the Agent's technical experts for highway structures schemes and related issues. Additionally support the Structures Manager and the Structures Capital Lead in the direct management of the Structures Team 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, coordinate and in some cases directly undertake highway structures. maintenance schemes ensuring compliance with Welsh Government policies and procedures, SWTRA quality management processes, and current standards.
Total Reward Package starting from £55,191*
*(Subject to being a member of the local pension scheme)
Comprising of: Starting Salary: £45,091 rising to £49,282 . Additional Employers Pension Contribution of 22.4%: £10,100 - £11,039 annually.
We are offering a permanent, full-time role (37 hours
per week) based at The Quays, Baglan (Neath Port
Talbot) with flexible hybrid working 2 days a week in the office.
Should you require further information or to speak to someone please email jobs@southwalestra.gov.uk
You can apply online via the NPT 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 believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues efforts and achievements. We also believe that there is life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.
Choose to work for us and you will be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.
· Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
· Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 22.4% 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.
If you would like to start a rewarding career with a company 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 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. 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 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 busi-nesses 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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About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.