Graduate Engineer ITS & Traffic Signals

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.

Responsibilities

You will be required to support the ITS, Lighting and Traffic Signals Team in the management and delivery of inspections; Cyclic Maintenance and maintenance upgrades across the Strategic Road Network (SRN) in South Wales. The role will be varied to meet a Graduate's experience and development needs but will include supporting the ITS team (primarily ITS back-office systems and network infrastructure) which will provide familiarity with the ITS equipment and network infrastructure along the SRN through to supporting our maintenance team to promote and deliver maintenance and maintenance upgrades works through our RETMC Contract. Graduates will be encouraged to progress towards professional membership of a recognised institute and their role and opportunities will be tailored to support their progression towards our senior roles within the ITS, Lighting and Traffic Signals team.

Location

This position will be based at SWTRA Offices Coryton – Agile Hybrid Working.

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.

Equal Opportunities

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. Applicants must meet the essential criteria for the post to qualify for this. 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.