Infrastructure Asset Manager

TXM Recruit are working with a transport service in Birmingham to recruit a Infrastructure Asset Manager to ensure maintenance meets planned maintenance schedules. Continually improving planning, scheduling data management and job reporting systems to increase planning effectiveness and efficiency of the network. £51,969 + benefits (pay review in April) Responsibilities Manage the Permit Office, ensuring the proper issuing and tracking of permits for maintenance and project works and safe systems of work. Assist with budget oversight and procurement activities, ensuring that resources, services, tools, and equipment are available within the allocated budget. Serve as the primary point of contact for contractors working on tram infrastructure. Manage and allocate resources for external contractors to meet scheduled works and project requirements. Establish and improve the maintenance planning and scheduling processes, ensuring efficient workflows. Act as a point of contact for Team Leaders from each discipline, providing guidance and operational oversight without assuming direct line management. Develop and maintain KPIs for asset reliability and maintenance efficiency within the infrastructure department. Compile infrastructure weekly and monthly maintenance performance reports Oversee the accuracy and upkeep of maintenance histories, job records, asset registers, and spare parts inventories. Support the compliance of all health, safety, quality, and environmental (QHSE) standards across Infrastructure operational activities. Assist with audits, inspections, and the implementation of safety procedures, ensuring that all operations meet regulatory requirements. Coordinate the on-call roster for the team, ensuring operational resilience and support for emergency repair works. Support procurement processes by sourcing and raising requisitions for tools, materials, and equipment. Prepare reports, analyse data and make recommendations for improving solving maintenance related problems Perform central departmental administrative duties including employee training & competencies tracking and cost/ budget tracking Act as a deputy to the Infrastructure Manager, leading in their absence and contributing to strategic planning for department growth and efficiency. Occasional on-call duties Other duties as may reasonably be required by the Infrastructure Manager Requirements for the Role Experience in budget management and contractor engagement, ideally within public services or infrastructure environments. Previous experience leading teams of 10 or more personnel. Exceptional multitasking, prioritisation, and organisational skills. To have experience in the use of Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and Microsoft SharePoint Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental compliance in infrastructure works (IOSH Managing Safely qualification preferred). Ability to understand electrical schematics. Familiarity with maintenance planning and scheduling systems. A flexible approach to working hours Full clean Uk driving licence Education Requirements Level 3 or above Electrical, Mechanical qualification. ILM Level 4 or equivalent qualification in Leadership and Management. IOSH/NEBOSH. To have GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above. To be IT literate and competent in using Microsoft Office