12 Oct
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority
Sheffield
Job description
Description
- Hours : 37 hours
- Contract : Permanent
- Salary : £52,891 - £55,883
- Location : Sheffield (Hybrid Working or Onsite)
The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) brings together the local authorities of Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield and to serve the communities and businesses of South Yorkshire.
From transport to housing, from business growth to skills, the MCA has a great story to tell. We have ambitions to deliver recovery and renewal for people, businesses and places across South Yorkshire.
Good public transport is key to unlocking South Yorkshire’s potential. The South Yorkshire Supertram system is the region’s fast, frequent,
zero-carbon mass transit system allowing people to access jobs, homes, education, leisure and retail destinations.
The system comprises 32 vehicles, 29km of twin track with electrified overhead line equipment, 50 tram stops, 12 substation and various other civils, signalling and communications assets.
The network also contains the UK’s first tram-train service which sees light rail vehicles travel over both light and heavy rail infrastructure (owned by Network Rail) between Sheffield city centre and the neighbouring town of Rotherham.
The system is owned and managed by SYMCA, with operations and maintenance recently transferring to South Yorkshire Future Trams Limited (a wholly owned subsidiary of SYMCA) following the end of Stagecoach’s 27-year contract.
SYMCA is embarking on a wide-ranging improvement programme to modernise the Supertram system and improve the service for our passengers.
Significant investment across all aspects of the system is planned over the coming years.
This includes complete renewal of all Supertram systems including SCADA, tram management and control (including signalling, radio, communications systems), and customer facilities (including CCTV, PA and help points).
We are also exploring options for extending the tram network in line with our Mayor’s transport vision.
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.
We value the skills and experience of potential candidates, and there will be opportunities for salary enhancements as you grow within South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority.
Key Responsibilities
To manage the condition and performance of the Supertram signalling and telecoms assets (including SCADA,
signalling, Automatic Vehicle Location System, Radio, CCTV etc.
such that the assets are safe and complaint with all legislation and best industry practice, ensuring SYMCA’s responsibilities and duties as asset owner are appropriately managed and discharged.
Other key duties include :
- Define and maintain technical standards for light rail systems, including functionality, performance, reliability and maintainability.
- Develop and deliver the long-term strategic asset management plans for the light rail signalling and telecoms assets, including major lifecycle renewals and life extension works, to ensure the lifespan and availability of the assets are optimised.
- Support the Operator in developing annual maintenance plans and budget requirements. Review, challenge and approve these on behalf of SYMCA.
- Continuously and proactively monitor the Operator’s progress and performance, to ensure their maintenance activities are robust such that risks relating to safety, performance, reliability, obsolescence and cost are appropriately managed to a level acceptable to SYMCA.
- Review and analyse asset information (e.g. performance data) to identify trends and inform appropriate asset management practices and regimes.
Review proposals for amendments to asset maintenance regimes when requested by the operator, and approve on behalf of SYMCA (if risk is deemed satisfactory).
- Produce scopes and specifications for designs and works in relation to Supertram signalling and telecoms systems
- Provide technical expertise to and review documentation (designs, drawings, specification, as-built information etc.) developed by others as part of asset renewal and extension plans, and critically challenge proposals to ensure the risks (mainly relating to safety, maintainability, ongoing renewal obligations and interfaces with other assets) are acceptable.
Provide technical acceptance of designs and construction works on behalf of SYMCA.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Technical knowledge of light rail signalling and telecoms assets is preferred, but a knowledge of heavy rails telecoms assets would be suitable for this role.
The ability to review data (e.g. asset condition, performance data) and present plans for acceptance is essential,
alongside experience managing suppliers through all stages of the asset lifecycle (design, construction, testing and commissioning of assets).
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, obsolescence management, life extension works, and renewal of light or heavy rail systems.
- Proven experience of effective technical communication within an organisation and ability to influence stakeholders
- Ability to influence decision making, using information and analysis as appropriate.
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.
Located in Sheffield City Centre, we are well-placed for transport links and encourage employees to take advantage of the active travel facilities.
Work / life balance is extremely important to us here at SYMCA with our recognised family / friendly policies, genuine work flexibility, recognition, and shared success.
In addition to the above, some of benefits include -
Annual Leave Purchase Scheme The ability to purchase up to a further 15 days per year in additional to your normal annual leave
Hybrid working Our offices are a space where we come together and collaborate.
Most of our roles are offered on a hybrid basis with the exception of some support roles being onsite full time.
Rewarding You - Reducing everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more with Reward Gateway!
Training on the job - Support with upskilling skills through on the job training and qualifications
Holiday Up to 36 days annual leave (depending on length of service). Pro-rata for part time colleagues.
Diversity at South Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority
Our workforce is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger. 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.
We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.
The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) brings together the local authorities of Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield and to serve the communities and businesses of South Yorkshire.
From transport to housing, from business growth to skills, the SYMCA has a great story to tell. We have ambitions to deliver recovery and renewal for people, businesses and places across South Yorkshire.
In recent years significant funding has been secured through the Transforming Cities Fund and a devolution deal, and further funding has recently been secured through the region’s City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement.
As result we have a large and growing capital programme to deliver in support of the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Mayor’s 2040 vision for transport.
Join our workforce of talented people who love working together and are proud of the work they do. Progression here can take you in all kinds of directions.
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) is currently in the process of reviewing its terms and conditions of employment including pay and grading.
As part of this project, the post advertised may be subject to changes in the near future. All changes and any impact on individual posts will be discussed further should you be successfully appointed to the position you have applied for.
This is what a career at South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is like, and this is where yours starts.