Graduate Engineer ITS & Traffic Signals (SWTRA)

Job reference REQ05055 Date posted 29/01/2026 Application closing date 17/02/2026 Location Coryton Salary Starting salary: £31,022 - rising to £33,699. Total Reward Package starting from £37,970 . (Subject to being a member of the local pension scheme). Package 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 Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type South Wales Trunk Road Agent (SWTRA)

Overview

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 Graduates 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 ITS, Lighting and Traffic Signals team

Location

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

How to Apply

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You can apply via the NPT Council jobs page

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.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans.

• Graduate Engineer - ITS Lighting and Traffic Signals 2026.pdf