Vacancy title
Signage Engineer – Strategic Road Network
Closing date
09/03/2026, 16:00
Advertising basis
Permanent
Actual starting salary
A starting salary between £47,675 and £52,557 will be offered to the successful candidate based on their skills, knowledge, experience and performance at interview. This range is not negotiable. The pay scale of this role has a salary band between £47,675 and £56,445 in 4 annual increments. Pay progression is based on annual incremental advance to the next point on the scale (awarded subject to satisfactory performance) until the employee reaches the target rate.
Salary range or pay band
SEO £47,675 to £56,445
Work pattern
Full time (applications are welcome from people who work part time, as part of a job share or who work full time)
Group
Economy, Energy and Transport
Directorate
Transport and Digital Connectivity
Branch
Highways
Location(s)
Pan Wales
Purpose of post
The Strategic Road Network (SRN) is one of Wales’ most vital infrastructure assets, valued at approximately £21 billion. Although it accounts for just 5 % of the total road length, it carries around one‑third of all road traffic, playing a key role in connecting communities, enabling economic growth, and ensuring access to essential services. This post is part of a wider recruitment campaign to strengthen the Welsh Government’s Strategic Road Network Division by building a diverse and skilled team to enhance our capability as a highway authority, ensuring we continue to deliver safe, efficient and sustainable transport infrastructure across Wales.
What You Will Be Doing
As part of the Network Management function, you will help plan, operate, maintain and improve the SRN on behalf of Welsh Ministers. Your work will focus on the management and improvement of key network assets, including traffic signs, road markings and road studs, in line with Welsh Government policy and environmental commitments.
Signage Lead – Key Focus
Responsibilities
* Ensure all signage complies with the Traffic Signs Manual, Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions (TSRGD) and relevant standards.
* Support safe and efficient network operation by managing layout, visibility and consistency of signs.
* Lead the prioritisation and delivery of signage improvement programmes.
* Advise on new policy, standards and innovation in signage and wayfinding.
* Work collaboratively with colleagues, trunk road agents and delivery partners to ensure integrated planning and high‑quality delivery.
* Provide leadership on traffic signs, road markings and studs, ensuring consistency, compliance and best practice across the SRN.
* Manage the asset plan for signs, lines and studs, including maintenance, renewal, prioritisation and investment planning.
* Produce evidence‑led reporting on asset condition, performance and compliance, including State of the Nation updates.
* Ensure compliance with TSRGD, Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB), bilingual requirements and Welsh Language Standards.
* Represent Welsh Government in UK‑level forums to influence standards and contribute to national guidance development.
* Manage budgets and delivery partners to secure high‑quality, value‑for‑money outputs.
* Collaborate across asset classes to support integrated programme delivery and wider Welsh Government objectives.
* Promote innovation through professional engagement and adoption of new tools, systems and approaches.
* Prepare briefings and correspondence and engage with Ministers, stakeholders and the public on signing and lining matters.
Why Join Us?
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. You’ll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement, and where your work will have a tangible impact on Wales’ transport future. As a Welsh Government employee you’ll automatically enroll in the Civil Service Pension Scheme, enjoy 31 days of annual leave plus bank and privilege holidays, flexible working arrangements, and a hybrid working approach. Additional benefits include cycle and green car schemes, discounted rail season tickets, and access to wellbeing programmes.
Development opportunities
* Exposure to nationally significant programmes focused on traffic signs, road markings and road studs, helping shape a safe, accessible and well‑managed network.
* Opportunities to work directly with Ministers, senior Welsh Government officials and key industry partners across the UK.
* Professional development in advanced technical, asset management and programme delivery skills.
* Experience representing Welsh Government in UK‑wide forums, influencing national standards and contributing to future updates to DMRB, TSRGD and wider best practice guidance.
* A supportive and inclusive team environment with mentoring, peer learning and tailored professional development.
Other vacancy related information
* A reserve list may be held for this opportunity; successful candidates on reserve remain listed for 12 months.
* This Pan‑Wales role can be based at any Welsh Government office; the successful candidate will be expected to attend their nearest office approximately 2 days a week and undertake site visits about 1 per month.
* A valid UK driving licence is required for site visits not accessible by public transport.
* In case of many applications, an initial sift will be conducted against Experience; candidates who pass may be progressed to a full sift or assessment/interview.
* Merit order will be based on Experience, Technical, Making Effective Decisions and Managing a Quality Service criteria.
* CV is requested but not scored.
* Reimbursement of the annual membership fee/subscription to a single professional institution will be provided, where applicable.
Vetting level
Basic
Number of posts
1
Contact point for further information regarding the post
EST‑NMDMailbox@Gov.Wales
Welsh language requirements
3 – Welsh language skills are not essential for this post, but will be considered if two or more candidates receive the same score at the application or interview stage.
Behaviour 1
Making Effective Decisions: Analyse and use a range of relevant, credible information from internal and external sources to support decisions.
Behaviour 2
Managing a Quality Service: Successfully deliver high quality outcomes that meet the customers’ needs and give value for money.
Experience 1
Developing and prioritising traffic signing programmes and improvement schemes, including preparing technical briefs and setting technical direction.
Experience 2
Managing traffic signs, road markings and road studs in compliance with relevant standards, with an awareness of Welsh Language Standards, and the ability to assess safety risks and provide clear technical advice.
Nationality Requirements
* UK nationals
* Nationals of the Republic of Ireland
* Nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
* Nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre‑settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
* Nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre‑settled status under the EUSS
* Individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
* Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Employee benefits for Welsh Government staff
* Civil Service Pension Scheme
* 31 days annual leave (pro‑rated for part time)
* Training and development opportunities
* Cycle2Work Scheme
* Smart Working flexible working arrangement
* Green Car Scheme (subject to availability)
How To Apply
All applications for this vacancy must be made using our online application system. Applications are welcomed from people with a diverse range of lived and professional experiences. If you have an impairment that prevents you from applying online, email our recruitment team to request an application pack in an alternative format or a recruitment adjustment to help you submit your application. Use the ‘Apply’ button to submit your application. You must register if you don't have an account or sign in if you do. Check your Application Centre regularly for updates and be sure to check spam/junk folders.
Applications must be completed before the deadline on the closing date. Welsh is welcome, and applications in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those in English.
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