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Performance Engineer

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Are you experienced in conducting engineering audits and eager to join an organisation dedicated to driving positive change for the region? If so, this could be the ideal role for you.

Our newly established Metro team have a brand-new role for a Performance Engineer to provide engineering expertise on all West Midlands Metro matters, with a focus on monitoring the engineering performance and maintenance activities of the operator and maintainer Midland Metro Limited (MML). You will be the eyes and ears for the team, understanding the performance of the assets and ensuring that MML are adhering to safety policies and procedures.

You will be engaged in Metro extension and renewal projects, proactively addressing emerging safety risks, and auditing and inspecting maintenance and infrastructure activities. By building strong relationships and gaining a deep understanding of MML operations, you will play a crucial role in ensuring all works are completed to the highest standards.

To excel in this role, you must be a team player with a keen eye for detail and have strong communication skills.

What you will be doing.

Prepare technical briefs, identifying appropriate design standards and eliciting engineering requirements for renewals and enhancement works.
Obtain asset performance data and analyse this data in order to identify trends and future maintenance interventions.
Review tenders and proposals from contractors and evaluate technical aspects.
Escalate any safety critical matters that are identified.
Conduct surveys and assessments to monitor the condition of the West Midlands Metro asset.
Undertake site visits across the Metro network to identify any defects and to address any urgent technical matters.
Undertake reviews/audits of design and/or construction activities.

What’s essential.

Experience of working with varied data sets and the ability to diagnose and provide insight into asset performance.
Experience of conducting engineering audits.
Ability to compile clear and concise technical and non-technical reports for a range of audiences.
Experience of working effectively as part of a team and an equal ability to work effectively on own initiative, without close supervision.
Demonstrable experience of building relationships with and working effectively with contracted suppliers of services.
Proficient in Excel.
A customer focused approach.
Methodical approach to auditing processes, procedures and practices.
Educated to HND or equivalent – in an engineering discipline.
Relevant qualifications for developing and carrying out audits.

How to apply.

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Reasonable adjustments.

If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that means you might require changes to the application or recruitment process (for example, you might need to submit your application in a different format), please get in touch with our Recruitment Team (careers@wmca.org.uk). We are here to assist and accommodate your needs.

Salary and benefits.

We advertise salary ranges for job roles, with new appointments typically starting at the lowest salary point. In exceptional cases, where higher skill levels or experience are applicable, the salary point may be adjusted to secure the best candidate. This approach allows for potential year-on-year salary increases, offering progression and appropriate rewards to employees. Requests for salaries above the maximum advertised range will not be considered.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes a Local Government Pension Scheme (one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK), 28 days paid annual leave (plus an option to purchase more!), ethical saving options and healthcare plans, paid volunteering days, free financing for the latest technology, discounted shopping with over 2,000 big-name retailers, and more. For more information, please visit the benefits page on our career site.

Hybrid working and location.

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.

The location for this role is 16 Summer Lane, with regular site visits. It is expected that you can split your time between the office and working remotely, with at least 3 days a week spent in the office. Please note, this is the minimum expectation.

Creating an inclusive workplace.

We are dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace that reflects the communities of the West Midlands region. We believe that building a team with varied backgrounds and experiences will benefit us as an employer and enhance our work.

WMCA holds diversity accreditations, such as the RACE Code Quality Mark, Armed Forces Covenant (Gold status) and has been recognised as one of the Inclusive Top 50 Employers and The Times Top 50 Employers for Women. We’re a Disability Confident Employer with ‘Leader’ status, committed to interviewing applicants with disabilities who meet all the essential role criteria.

We recognise that certain groups, such as women and people of colour, may be less likely to apply for roles if they feel they do not meet all the requirements. However, we encourage individuals who are passionate about the role and want to make a difference to still apply. We value potential and encourage applicants to highlight their skills, including transferable ones, even if they don't fit the traditional "perfect candidate" mould.

We gladly consider part-time, flexible, and job share arrangements, so please don't let these factors deter you from applying. If your values align with ours and you are dedicated to working towards a future that we can all be proud of, we would love to hear from you.

Right to Work in the UK

Applicants will need to evidence that they have the legal right to work in the UK, in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Thank you for considering joining our team at WMCA. We look forward to receiving your application and the opportunity to work together towards our shared goals.