Signalling and Telecoms Engineering Manager
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* Location: Sheffield (Hybrid Working or Onsite)
Description
* Hours: 37 hours
* Contract: Permanent
* Salary: £54,214 - £58,049
* Location: Sheffield (Hybrid Working or Onsite)
The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) brings together the local authorities of Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield to serve the communities and businesses of South Yorkshire. We have ambitions to deliver recovery and renewal for people, businesses and places across South Yorkshire.
Please note that SYMCA follows a structured salary grading system for all roles, and the offered salary for each post will be at the starting point within the specified grade. There will be opportunities for salary enhancements as you grow within South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority.
SYMCA is currently reviewing its terms and conditions of employment, including pay and grading. This post may be subject to changes in the near future.
The South Yorkshire Supertram system is the region’s fast, frequent, zero-carbon mass transit system. SYMCA is embarking on a wide-ranging improvement programme to modernise the Supertram system, including the renewal and upgrade of many of the tramway signalling and telecoms assets.
We are strengthening our teams to be ready for the challenges of delivering this scale of improvement and investment. We have opportunities for people looking to make a positive impact on their career and the future of transport in South Yorkshire.
Please supply a covering letter to outline your interest and suitability for the role.
Key Responsibilities
As the Signalling and Telecoms Engineering Manager, you will act as the lead point of expertise for all matters relating to the signalling and telecoms assets of the Supertram system. You will work with our operator to ensure the condition and performance of such assets are safe and compliant with all legislation and best industry practice.
You will also play a key role in our renewals programme ensuring our technical requirements are robustly developed into specifications and provide technical assurance of the outputs delivered by our suppliers.
Other Key Duties Include
* Define and maintain technical standards for light rail signalling and telecoms assets.
* Develop and deliver long-term strategic asset management plans.
* Support the Operator in developing annual maintenance plans.
* Continuously monitor the Operator’s progress and performance.
* Review and analyse asset information to identify trends.
* Produce scopes and specifications for designs and works.
* Provide technical expertise to and review documentation developed by others.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Technical knowledge of signalling and telecoms engineering assets, ideally in a light or heavy rail environment is essential. The ability to review data and develop plans for acceptance is essential, alongside experience managing suppliers through different stages of the asset lifecycle.
It’s also important that you have the following skills and experience:
* Educated to degree level or equivalent in an engineering discipline.
* Proven experience working in an engineering/asset management role within the heavy or light rail industry.
* Established delivery record in maintenance and renewal of signalling and/or telecom assets.
* Proven experience of effective technical communication.
* Ability to influence decision making.
Benefits
All colleagues have access to a local Government Pension Scheme and the chance to be part of an organisation where you can really make a difference. Work/life balance is extremely important to us here at SYMCA with our recognised family-friendly policies.
In addition to the above, some benefits include:
* Annual Leave Purchase Scheme – The ability to purchase up to a further 15 days per year.
* Hybrid working – Most of our roles are offered on a hybrid basis.
* Rewarding You - Discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions.
* Training on the job - Support with upskilling through on the job training.
* Holiday – Up to 36 days annual leave (depending on length of service).
Diversity at South Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority
We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.
This is what a career at South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is like, and this is where yours starts.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
* Government Administration
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