Bus Development Officer (Infrastructure) (Fixed Term) in Glasgow

Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) is the largest of Scotland’s seven Regional Transport Partnerships, established by the Transport (Scotland) Act 2005. As well as running the iconic Glasgow Subway, SPT delivers an extensive range of public transport services including bus stations and subsidised bus services, delivers projects directly and in partnership with others, and is responsible for preparation of the statutory Regional Transport Strategy for the west of Scotland.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Bus Development Officer (Infrastructure) to join the Bus Development team within our wider Bus Strategy and Delivery department. SPT is leading on the development of the Strathclyde Regional Bus Strategy (SRBS) which aims to provide a world class bus network which reverses the long‑term decline in travel by bus, by developing a more efficient bus system which is fully integrated with other public transport, affordable to all and plays a key role in the social, environmental and economic development of the region.

The Bus Development Officer (Infrastructure) will play a key role in the Bus Development and Infrastructure section, developing and managing bus stop and shelter installations and activities to help improve and maintain our services for the travelling public across all of the Strathclyde region. We are looking for someone who is professional, highly organised, who has experience in dealing with contractors, infrastructure installations and managing budgets. The role involves liaising with suppliers and stakeholders in relation to the installation and upgrading of bus stop infrastructure. You will support the Bus Development (Infrastructure) Team Leader and Bus Development Manager with the co‑ordination, development and delivery of our key objectives.

Our ideal candidate will have a good level of education and experience of working in a similar facilities / infrastructure management environment, with the ability to communicate well, lead and influence others and deliver positive change. Knowledge and experience of public transport operations would be desirable, alongside knowledge of the legislative framework within which SPT operates, particularly in relation to bus service infrastructure.

The key responsibilities of the post are outlined below:

• Management of and liaison with SPT’s appointed contractors in relation to the installation, maintenance and cleaning of bus stop infrastructure (bus stops, shelters, Real Time Passenger Information displays and associated infrastructure) to the standards set in SPT’s Service Level Agreements.
• Assist with the system and software aspects of SPT’s Real Time Passenger Information system as necessary.
• Support the delivery of SPT’s Capital Programme of bus infrastructure and other improvements.
• Liaise with partner Local Authorities and internal partners in furtherance of these aims.
• Assist and support the Bus Infrastructure Team Leader with any project input necessary in matters relating to bus development, bus strategy, SPT’s capital projects and related activities.
• Assist with the development of procedures to manage the bus shelter advertising contract on behalf of Client Councils and the bus stop agency agreements and provide and present reports as required.
• Produce reports in relation to infrastructure agency agreements and other infrastructure issues including financial reporting.

Full time hours will be 35 hours per week Monday to Friday. However, you may be required to undertake work outwith this norm to meet the responsibilities of the post. You will be based at 131 St Vincent Street, Glasgow. SPT operate a hybrid working pattern which allows 40% home working, i.e. 2 days per week Monday to Friday.

Please note, this position falls into the medium risk category under the Alcohol and Drugs policy and therefore is subject to random & for‑cause testing procedures.

Working at SPT comes with many benefits you can look forward to:

• Commitment to your ongoing learning and development
• 33 Days Annual and Public Holiday Entitlement
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Group Life Assurance Cover
• Employee Travel Pass Scheme – a Subway Smartcard to travel on the Glasgow Subway for free plus an additional card for a member of your household
• Salary Sacrifice Bus or Rail Season Ticket Scheme – subsidised at a maximum of £667 towards the cost
• Cycle to Work Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Long Service Awards, Credit Union

Equal Opportunities: SPT is an Equal Opportunities company welcoming applications from a diverse background. If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. SPT encourages applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race. SPT operates blind recruitment, which is the process of removing any and all identification details from candidate application forms. This includes identifiable personal details such as a candidate’s name, gender, ethnicity and age. This practice is used to ensure fairness, attract diverse candidates and to remove unconscious bias from our recruitment process. By implementing this approach, SPT aims to create a level playing field to assess applicants solely based on their skills, qualifications and experience.

For applicants with special requirements, or if you have any questions, please email quoting the above reference.