Transport Asset Specialist

3 weeks ago

Birmingham, United Kingdom West Midlands Combined Authority Full time

Job Introduction Our Operational Assets Management team are specialists within asset management and are instrumental in planning, delivery and maintenance of Transport for West Midlands’ (TfWM) infrastructure across the West Midlands.The team have a brand-new opportunity for a Transport Asset Specialist to ensure that our assets including park and ride, bus stations, bus stops and highway infrastructure are managed appropriately, are fit for purpose and comply with Health and Safety standards. Working collaboratively with various teams including the bus network team, bus stations team, CCTV and other local authorities, you will support the safe delivery of all assets.This role offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment where you will conduct monthly audits at sites and serve as the primary liaison for contractors and stakeholders. Your responsibilities will be crucial in the development of capital schemes and directly overseeing the implementation of minor schemes aimed at enhancing facilities and networks.

To be successful in this role you will need a strong background in asset management, excellent stakeholder management skills and a proactive and positive attitude.

Due to the nature of this role, regular site visits will be required. Ideally you will hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to your own vehicle.

**What will you be doing?**
- Provide advice on the maintenance and operational aspects of capital schemes.
- Deliver public transport and highways infrastructure projects.
- Liaison with local authorities, local Councillors, TfWM elected Members, Members of Parliament and other stakeholders.
- Prioritise and progress works orders in response to reported asset defects and Health & Safety Hazards to assets.
- Work with the supply chain partners to develop opportunities for contract improvement through assessment and reporting of trial programmes.
- Investigate complaints and insurance claims relating to TfWM managed infrastructure.
- To investigate and provide committee reports in line with TfWM’s policies on any appeals against or requests for new infrastructure including bus stops and shelters.
- To be available on an on-call basis to deal with emergency situations, as appropriate, relating to TfWM assets.

**About you.**
- Experience of Asset Management
- Experience of Contract Management
- Experience of managing the delivery of small-scale infrastructure projects.
- Experience of supporting the delivery of programmes & projects
- Experience in dealing with and understanding the pressures of event organisers, commercial organisations, infrastructure scheme promoters and developers in the context of schemes and events affecting the highway.
- An ability to work well under pressure and to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Good and demonstrable interpersonal, communication and customer service skills and an ability to negotiate and achieve the desired outcome.
- Knowledge of Industry & Quality Standards for Various Works/Service Contracts
- Ability to produce reports and present data in various formats.

Applicants will need to evidence that they have the legal right to work in the UK. If we make an offer of employment, we will need to check that you are eligible to work in the UK before you start work.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes a Local Government Pension Scheme, 28 days of paid annual leave, Cycle to Work Scheme, and discounted shopping with over 2,000 big-name retailers. For more details, please visit the benefits page on our careers site.

**Hybrid working, location and working pattern.**We believe hybrid working is the best way for our organisation to fulfil our commitment to a modern, agile workplace while continuing to provide a great service to our customers. Hybrid working means having flexibility between working in the office and at home on agreed days, where a role allows. This is agreed between an employee and their line manager, considering the business, team, and employee needs.

The location for this role is 16 Summer Lane, this role does require regular site visits across the whole West Midlands Network. It is expected that you can split your time between the office and working remotely.

**Creating an inclusive workplace.**Our vision is to create a better connected, more prosperous, fairer, greener, and healthier region. We aim to achieve this vision by living our values, which include being a partnership organisation, valuing and respecting our people, fostering a can-do attitude, and encouraging innovation. We are dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace that reflects the communities of the West Midlands region. WMCA holds diversity accreditations, such as "Leaders in Diversity," and has been recognised as one of the Inclusive Top 50 Employers and The Times Top 50 Employers for Women. We are also a Disability Confident Employer, committed to interviewing all applicants with disabilities who meet th

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