Principal Engineer

Principal Engineer - Structures Inspection

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 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.

You will be required to act as one of the Agent's technical experts, with specific responsibility for the highway structures inspection programmes, including the management aspects listed below: To deliver, coordinate, programme and provide technical advice on all highways structures inspections on the network to ensure compliance with the Welsh Government's requirements. To support the Structures Manager and deputise if necessary, in the inspection, management, maintenance and improvement of the motorway and trunk road network

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

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.

Also a guaranteed interview is to be offered to all employees of Tata Steel if;

They are a current employee of Tata Steel who is at risk of redundancy; orthey are a former employee of Tata Steel who was made redundant in 2024

Please note that the guaranteed interview is subject to the applicant meeting the essential criteria for the post being advertised.

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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