Senior Structures Technician
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 $ú 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 plan, undertake and produce reports for General/Principal Inspections of highway structures,
including identifying defects, inputting data to the structures management system, and generating
Bridge Condition Indicators. (Inspections could be undertaken at night, weekends or on bank
holidays as and when required).
ii. To assist the Senior Engineer in the delivery of the annual structures routine maintenance
programme, and provide technical advice in relation to structures maintenance schemes.
iii. To oversee data input and management relating to the structures asset inventory within Welsh
Government&s structures management system.
iv. To provide support to the Senior Engineer in relation to Technical, Structural and Contractual
matters arising as part of bridge maintenance programmes.
v. To support the Principal Engineer / Senior Engineer in the planning, monitoring and control of
maintenance works, to an acceptable standard within agreed budgets and target dates.
vi. To provide support to the Principal Engineer / Senior Engineer to estimate project costs, determine
milestones, monitor programmes and quality requirements in compliance with the client&s brief.
vii. To assist in the formulation of Asset Management Plans, works programmes and KPIs. To provide
technical support to Route Stewards and respond to queries from members of the public.
viii. To assist with the investigation of landownership and legal liabilities in relation to Highway structures
and third party claims.
ix. To assist in the preparation of reports to the Senior Management, and Clients, relating to the
inspection and maintenance of both Welsh Government structures.
x. To ensure that time records are accurate and submit details promptly.
xi. To respond to requests for advice and direction from team members.
xii. To comply with the Health and Safety at Work act and CDM Regulations.
xiii. To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the Principal Engineer.
xiv. Any other duties commensurate with the grading of the post.
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. 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 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.