Career Opportunities

SWTRA offers a wide variety of interesting and rewarding career opportunities.

We want to attract the very best talent to work and develop their careers with us and under our “grow your own initiative” we are looking to recruit, train and develop candidates providing them with the range of experience and skills to progress both professionally and within the organisation.

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SWTRA Graduate Programme

Our graduate programme provides graduates with the training, support and experience to develop and build fulfilling careers.

As a graduate, you will be part of our team, and will be given the opportunity to get involved immediately.

We are in the process of developing pathways across a range of disciplines which we hope will be available soon, but currently the main pathway available is the Civil Engineering Pathway.

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SWTRA Apprenticeships Programme

Our Apprenticeships programme allows you to gain the training, experience and support that you need to build a good start for your career, and more importantly to earn and learn.

We are in the process of developing pathways across a range of disciplines which we hope will be available soon, but currently the main pathway available is the Civil Engineering Pathway.

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SWTRA Year in Industry Programme

Our Year in Industry placements are a great way for you to supplement your final year at university, enabling you to gain work experience and get a head start on the jobs market.

Our placements will offer you a great opportunity to work with colleagues in our Asset Management devision, building a broad spectrum of knowledge and experience in relation to the management and operation of the strategic road network, as we support your development.

Current Vacancies

Senior Engineer - Programme Management

Job reference: REQ04563
Location: The Quays
Salary: *GBP*37,280.00 - *GBP*40,777.00 per annum
Package includes: Generous holiday entitlement, Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme with 22.4% employer contributions, discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure and excellent development opportunities

Closing Date: 2025-09-23

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Principal Engineer (SWTRA) - Structures Capital Delivery

Job reference: REQ04554
Location: The Quays
Salary: Starting Salary: *GBP*45,091 – rising to *GBP*49,282 *Total Reward Package starting from *GBP*55,191* *(Subject to being a member of the local pension scheme)
Package includes: Generous holiday entitlement, Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme with 22.4% employer contributions, discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure and excellent development opportunities

Closing Date: 2025-09-23

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Senior Engineer - Structures Capital Delivery

Job reference: REQ04555
Location: The Quays
Salary: *GBP*37,280.00 to *GBP*40,770.00 per annum
Package includes: Generous holiday entitlement, Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme with 22.4% employer contributions, discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure and excellent development opportunities

Closing Date: 2025-09-23

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Senior Structures Technician (SWTRA)

Job reference: REQ04556
Location: The Quays
Salary: *GBP*33,699 - *GBP*37,280 Per Annum Total Reward Package starting from *GBP*41,247* (*GBP*43,247* inc. possible overtime) *(Subject to being a member of the local pension scheme
Package includes: Generous holiday entitlement, Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme with 22.4% employer contributions, discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure and excellent development opportunities

Closing Date: 2025-09-30

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Skilled Operative (SWTRA)

Job reference: REQ04602
Location: Ynysforgan Depot
Salary: *GBP*27.694 - *GBP*31.022 *Total Reward Package starting from *GBP*38,062*
Package includes: “Generous holiday entitlement, Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme with 22.4% employer contributions, discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure and excellent development opportunities.”

Closing Date: 2025-09-30

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Senior Engineer - (SWTRA) ITS

Job reference: REQ04560
Location: Coryton
Salary: Starting Salary: *GBP*37,280 – rising to *GBP*40,777 Total Reward Package starting from *GBP*45,630*
Package includes: Generous holiday entitlement, Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme with 22.4% employer contributions, discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure and excellent development opportunities

Closing Date: 2025-09-22

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Trunk Road Services(SWTRA) - Senior Supervisor

Job reference: REQ04578
Location: Ynysforgan Depot
Salary: Comprising of: Starting Salary: *GBP*40,777 – rising to *GBP*45,091 ¿ Additional Employers Pension Contribution of 22.4%: *GBP*9,134 – *GBP*10,100 annually. *(Subject to being a member of the local pension scheme)
Package includes: Generous holiday entitlement, Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme with 22.4% employer contributions, discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure and excellent development opportunities.”

Closing Date: 2025-09-26

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Data Manager

Job reference: REQ04566
Location: The Quays
Salary: *GBP*45,091 - *GBP*49,282 Per Annum
Package includes: Generous holiday entitlement and other flexible working options available.

Closing Date: 2025-09-23

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Area Technician(SWTRA) - West

Job reference: REQ04574
Location: St Clears
Salary: *GBP*31,022.00 -*GBP*33,699.00 per annum *(Total Reward Package starting from *GBP*37,970* *(Subject to being a member of the local pension scheme)
Package includes: Generous holiday entitlement, Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme with 22.4% employer contributions, discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure and excellent development opportunities.”

Closing Date: 2025-09-23

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Operational Support Officer (SWTRA)

Job reference: REQ04586
Location: Ynysforgan Depot
Salary: *GBP*40,777.00 - *GBP*45,091.00 *Total Reward Package starting from *GBP*49,911*
Package includes: “Generous holiday entitlement, Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme with 22.4% employer contributions, discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure and excellent development opportunities.”

Closing Date: 2025-09-19

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Fleet & Logistics Manager (SWTRA)

Job reference: REQ04561
Location: The Quays
Salary: Starting Salary: *GBP*40,777 – rising to *GBP*45,091 Total Reward Package starting from *GBP*49,911*
Package includes: Generous holiday entitlement, Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme with 22.4% employer contributions, discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure and excellent development opportunities

Closing Date: 2025-09-18

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Senior Engineer - (SWTRA) Road Lighting & Signals

Job reference: REQ04557
Location: Coryton
Salary: Starting Salary: *GBP*37,280 – rising to *GBP*40,777 * Total Reward Package starting from *GBP*45,630* 
Package includes: Generous holiday entitlement, Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme with 22.4% employer contributions, discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure and excellent development opportunities

Closing Date: 2025-09-18

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Principal Engineer - Programme Management

Job reference: REQ04564
Location: The Quays
Salary: *GBP*45,091.00 to *GBP*49,282.00 per annum
Package includes: Generous holiday entitlement, Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme with 22.4% employer contributions, discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure and excellent development opportunities

Closing Date: 2025-09-23

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