Rail Systems Lead - Electrical & Subsystems

West Midlands Metro; Darlaston; On-site; GBP 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public transportation organization in the UK is seeking a Rail Systems Integration Lead - Electrical to oversee electrical substations and guide the transition of new assets into operational use. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting safety compliance and conducting infrastructure checks, ensuring readiness for service. You will work closely with operational and maintenance teams, contributing to the efficient management of new installations. A strong background in maintenance principles and necessary qualifications such as NEBOSH are required.

Benefits

MML Pension

Annual Leave

Free travel on Tram & WM Bus

Qualifications

• Experience in Electrical Substations is essential.
• Understand maintenance principles and safety regulations in light rail.
• Practical experience interpreting technical drawings is required.
• Coordinating operational readiness activities including static testing is crucial.
• Need to hold Authorised Person (AP) qualification.
• NEBOSH or IOSH qualifications are preferred.
• Familiar with asset management systems is a must.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety File under CDM regulations is important.

Responsibilities

• Lead discipline representative on new assets for the network extension.
• Conduct static infrastructure checks and tests for readiness.
• Verify asset installation against specifications.
• Coordination of operational and maintenance staff training.
• Create and update maintenance schedules and procedures.
• Collaborate on Health & Safety File data.
• Support asset management system registrations.
• Engage in joint inspections to sign off assets.

Skills

Electrical Substations

Maintenance principles

Asset inspection

Safety regulations

Interpreting technical drawings

Coordinating readiness activities

Health and Safety File requirements

Education

Authorised Person (AP) qualification

NEBOSH or IOSH qualifications

APM PMQ or Prince 2 qualifications

Tools

Agility or equivalent CMMS

Job description

A leading public transportation organization in the UK is seeking a Rail Systems Integration Lead - Electrical to oversee electrical substations and guide the transition of new assets into operational use. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting safety compliance and conducting infrastructure checks, ensuring readiness for service. You will work closely with operational and maintenance teams, contributing to the efficient management of new installations. A strong background in maintenance principles and necessary qualifications such as NEBOSH are required.