Job profile

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Survey Assistant/Technician to support our Land and Highway Drainage operations. You will assist with public enquiries, maintain records, support ground survey work, and help ensure our drainage services run smoothly.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting designated officers in relation site surveys and investigation works to establish causes of flooding and nuisance water issues throughout Neath and Port Talbot.

 The main duties of the post include;

• Supporting the Highway and Land Drainage team with attending daily investigations from calls from the Public.
• Assisting site surveys to gather crucial data and identify problems in drainage infrastructure.
• Collaborating with a diverse team of drainage engineers, flood risk officers, and streetcare enthusiasts to bring about solutions to flooding and drainage problems.

You will have experience in/of;

• Working in both an office and site environments.
• Report writing and administrative duties, including emails and phone calls to the public.
• Microsoft office and GIS and mapping applications

Ideally you will have;

• Proficiency in surveying tools and techniques, with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with teammates.
• A passion for innovation and a drive to constantly improve our streetcare strategies.
• Experience in drainage design or a related field and holding a full driving licence

 If you think that you have the necessary experience and qualifications for this role, we would love to hear from you.

*Your workstyle in this role will require you to work from a fixed workplace.

About us:

We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues efforts and achievements. We also believe that there is life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.

Choose to work for us and you will be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.

• Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
• Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 22.4% employer pension contribution
• Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years&© service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too)
• Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
• Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
• Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
• Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.

If you would like to start a rewarding career with a company that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job and we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact Richard Colman on

Phone: 01639 686263   or   Email:   highwaysadmin@npt.gov.uk

You can apply online via the NPT Council jobs page www.npt.gov.uk/jobs

Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Our schools/employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people/vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.

The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.

Welsh Language skills are not required when appointed to the post.

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.

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.