Project Assurance Lead (Permanent Way & Overhead Line)
West Midlands Metro
Lead assurance for Permanent Way & Overhead Line assets during Metro expansion
16 days ago ago
ÂŁ58,500 - ÂŁ58,500
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
500 Employees
Service Specialisms
Public Transport
Rail Operations
Engineering
Project Management
Design
Consulting
Maintenance
Infrastructure
Sector Specialisms
Construction Design Management
Digital Engineering & BIM
Geotechnical Engineering
Highways Engineering
Land Contamination Risk Management
Materials and Waste Management
Project Management
Rail Engineering
Role
What you would be doing
asset registration
infrastructure testing
permanent way
overhead line
maintenance scheduling
snagging inspection
- Ensure all new assets are fully registered and scheduled in the Agility asset management system.
- Support the collation of Health & Safety File data, ensuring compliance with CDM regulations.
- Work closely with the Infrastructure Manager, Asset Handover Coordinator, and Technical Officer to guarantee a seamless transition into “business as usual” operations.
- Lead on infrastructure checks and static testing to verify compliance with design specifications and operational suitability.
- Take ownership of both Permanent Way and Overhead Line disciplines during the expansion, ensuring readiness for operation.
- Shadow the existing MML Team Leaders during a structured 3-month induction to gain network-specific knowledge.
- Develop and update maintenance schedules, procedures, and instructions aligned with manufacturer and regulatory guidance.
- Coordinate the familiarisation and training of operations and maintenance teams on new track and overhead line environments.
- Oversee snagging inspections, joint walkthroughs, and the sign-off process to declare assets safe and service-ready.
What you bring
commissioning
cmms
agility
nebosh
apm
prince2
- Experience of commissioning and operational readiness (static testing, staff training, documentation).
- Familiarity with CMMS systems such as Agility.
- Knowledge of West Midlands Metro infrastructure and practices.
- Experience of infrastructure handovers, extensions, or commissioning in light rail/rail projects.
- Strong knowledge of maintenance principles, asset inspection, and safety regulations within light rail or rail infrastructure.
- Demonstrable experience across both Permanent Way and Overhead Line infrastructure.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and confirm asset compliance.
- NEBOSH Managing Safely or IOSH Managing Safely.
- Understanding of Health & Safety File requirements under CDM regulations.
- APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ), or Prince 2.
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Company
Overview
Over 20 Years
Regional Transport Service
The transport system has been serving the West Midlands region for more than two decades.
- Efficient, eco-friendly tram network connecting communities across the West Midlands.
- Enhancing mobility with local and longer-distance routes seamlessly integrating with other public transport options.
- Reducing congestion, improving air quality, and promoting sustainable travel.
- Contributing to modernization of regional transport infrastructure through ongoing expansion projects.
- Investing in state-of-the-art vehicles and technology to provide exceptional travel experiences.
3,389 tCOâ‚‚e
Carbon Savings
Exceeded 2023 target by over 300 tCOâ‚‚e, achieved through West Midlands Metro extension works.
48 Towers
Solar Installations
Installed to power site compounds and eco-friendly welfare cabins.
ÂŁ356m Investment
Decarbonised Transport
Backed by WMCA, supporting regional net-zero initiatives.
12 Months
Fleet Transition
Committed to transitioning fleet to electric vehicles under Net Zero Pledge.
- Trams produce zero emissions at point of use.
- Some routes use battery-powered sections for energy efficiency.
- Use of sustainable concrete and renewable fuels in construction.
- Eco-friendly welfare cabin units installed with solar-powered towers.
- Support for regional net-zero initiatives by 2041.
- Offsetting every shipment's emissions through the WMNetZero Business Pledge.
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