ID 3513
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Vacancy details
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
Allowances
No
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
'Pan Wales' means the post holder can be based in any Welsh Government office, subject to business needs.
A list of the Welsh Government's offices can be found on Please note it may not always be possible to accommodate a preference for a specific office location.
The post holder's travel from their home to their assigned Welsh Government office is considered their 'ordinary commute' and must be done in their own time and at their own cost.
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. Over the coming months, we will be 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. This is an exciting opportunity to join a delivery-focused and inclusive team and help shape the future of the SRN, making a real difference to people's lives, connectivity and the Welsh economy.
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. All activity is aligned with Welsh Government policy, including Llwybr Newydd: The Wales Transport Strategy 2021, the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 and our environmental improvement commitments.
Signage Lead. Key Focus
In this role, you will lead the strategic management, development and assurance of motorway and trunk road signage across the SRN. You will be responsible for:
* Ensuring all signage complies with the Traffic Signs Manual, Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions (TSRGD) and relevant standards
* Supporting safe and efficient network operation by managing layout, visibility and consistency of signs
* Leading the prioritisation and delivery of signage improvement programmes
* Advising on new policy, standards and innovation in signage and wayfinding
* Working collaboratively with colleagues, trunk road agents and delivery partners to ensure integrated planning and high-quality delivery
Your work will help maintain the operational integrity of the SRN, strengthen road user safety and ensure clear, accessible and consistent information for all road users.
Why Join Us?
We're committed to buildinga diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. You'll be joining a team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement, and where your work will have a tangible impact on Wales' transport future.
You'll also benefit from an exceptional employee package. As a Welsh Government employee, you'll be automatically enrolled into the Civil Service Pension Scheme, which offers one of the most generous employer contribution rates in the UK (28.97% employer contribution), providing long‑term financial security that is difficult to match elsewhere. You'll work a 37 hour week, enjoying 31 days of annual leave plus bank and privilege holidays, alongside flexible working arrangements and a hybrid working approach designed to support wellbeing, work‑life balance and productivity. We also offer a range of additional benefits, including cycle and green car schemes, discounted rail season tickets, and access to wellbeing and employee support programmes. For more information, visit
Key tasks
Key Responsibilities:
* 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, and assess non-prescribed signing proposals.
* 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.
Development opportunities
Joining the Strategic Road Network Division means being part of a team that plays a central role in improving safety, consistency and user experience across Wales' Strategic Road Network. We offer:
* 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, providing valuable insight into policy-making and national standards development.
* Professional development in advanced technical, asset management and programme delivery skills, including investment planning, compliance assessment and evidence-led decision-making.
* 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 access to mentoring, peer learning and tailored professional development to help you grow and thrive in your role.
Other vacancy related information
* A reserve list may be held for this opportunity. Any candidate who is successful in being offered a reserve status, will remain on the reserve list for 12 months.
* This is a Pan-Wales role and can be based at any Welsh Government office. The successful candidate will be expected to attend their nearest office regularly (approximately 2 days a week) and undertake site visits (average of 1 a month) as a part of their role.
* A valid UK driving licence is required for site visits not accessible by public transport.
* In the event of a large number of applications, an initial sift will be conducted against the lead assessment criterion: Experience. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift or progressed straight to assessment/interview.
* In the event of two or more candidates having the same total score, the following list will be used to determine a merit order/which candidate will be appointed. Weighting the criteria - which candidate had the highest score for Experience criteria, Technical criteria, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service.
* A CV is requested as part of the application process. The CV is for information only and will not be scored as part of the assessment process.
* Reimbursement of the annual membership fee/subscription to a single professional institution will be provided, so long as it aligns with the requirements of the role.
Vetting level
Basic
Number of posts
1
Contact point for further information regarding the post
EST-.Wales