CLOSING DATE: 17/10/2026
Application forms and further details available through Gwynedd Council website view here or by telephoning 01286 679076.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the North and Mid Wales Trunk Road Agent (NMWTRA) and support the management of one of Wales’ most important transport networks.
The Environmental Officers are responsible for managing and implementing a rolling programme of soft estate inspections and ecological surveys for the road network, and to identify, manage and improve the soft estate and wildlife inventory and assets including wildlife infrastructure.
The post includes the following responsibilities:
Inspection and Inventory Function
• To assist with the management of environmental inspections including of the soft estate and wildlife / ecological inventory on the trunk road network in accordance with the requirements of the Welsh Government Trunk Road
Maintenance Manual (WGTRMM), The Highways Act (1980) and Welsh Government asset management systems.
• To undertake inspections for the creation of soft estate and ecological inventory information detailing new and existing assets in accordance with WGTRMM including woodlands, grasslands, water bodies, amenity areas,
biodiversity assets (such as bat boxes, badger tunnels, hibernacula). The survey data is to be recorded in WG asset management systems.
• To programme and undertake soft estate / environmental inspections to comply with WGTRMM, legislation and other Welsh Government policy commitments.
Ecological & Environmental Survey Function
• To carry out checks for nesting birds in line with NMWTRA bird licence requirements (for works which cannot be undertaken outside of the bird nesting season).
• To assist with the management of ecological surveys on the trunk road network in accordance with the requirements of the Welsh Government Trunk Road Maintenance Manual (WGTRMM), scheme and budget commitments.
• To carry out more detailed surveys of the soft estate (e.g. rapid assessments of wildflower grassland plots) to enable appropriate management actions to be identified and procured in a timely manner.
Management
• To deputise for the Environmental Co-ordinator when required.
• To manage external service providers (Contractors / Partner Authority workforce / Other external service providers) including providing instructions / supervision / work audits).
• To assist and advise the Environment team and Welsh Government regarding improvements to biodiversity, landscape and / or environmental management.
Maintenance & Improvement Function
• Assist with managing the commissioning, implementation and compliance of programmed, routine and reactive maintenance functions associated with the soft estate.
• Manage defect repairs and routine maintenance functions within seasonal time constraints, available budgets and road space constraints.
• To provide support to NMWTRA teams and supply chain to manage the risks of damaging or disturbing ecosystems in accordance with legislation, policy and best practice guidelines.
Ability to work in a team environment
Self-motivated and committed
Well-developed interpersonal skills
Ability to work safely under pressure
Able to work with limited supervision
Good organisational skills
Able to carry out site-based survey work, often in areas adjacent to high-speed trunk roads
Frequently work hours which are outside normal hours as required
HNC/HND/NVQ (Level 4) in an environmental related subject and 5 years’ industry experience
OR
Degree or MSc in an environmental related subject.
Experience in environmental inspection and surveys.
Ability to use Geographical Information Systems (GiS)
Ability to work under own initiative and as a part of a team.
Well-developed communication skills, both oral and writing.
Good organisational skills.
Creativity and problem-solving skills.
Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations.
Knowledge of relevant Health and Safety legislation
Current valid Driving Licence
IT skills use of Microsoft Office suite of programs including Word and Excel
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable and English is essential for this role
| Job Category | Environmental |
| Salary | £38510 - £40444 Per Year |
