Project Assurance Lead (Permanent Way & Overhead Line)
Location: Wednesbury Depot, Midland Metro Ltd, Potters Lane, WS10 0AR
Contract Type: Full-time, Fixed-term (9 months)
Salary: £58,500 per annum + Excellent Benefits!
Benefits: MML Pension, Annual Leave & Free travel on Tram & WM Bus for you and your partner
Shape the Future of Urban Transport!
At West Midlands Metro, we're driving forward the next stage of our expansion into Dudley - a project that will connect communities, boost local economies, and deliver a more sustainable transport system for the West Midlands.
This is your opportunity to step into a high-impact role leading two core infrastructure disciplines - Permanent Way and Overhead Line - through to successful delivery.
You'll make sure that every new asset is safe, compliant, and ready to support smooth passenger operations from day one.
What You'll Be Doing
As our Project Assurance Lead, you will:
1. Take ownership of both Permanent Way and Overhead Line disciplines during the expansion, ensuring readiness for operation.
2. Shadow the existing MML Team Leaders during a structured 3-month induction to gain network-specific knowledge.
3. Lead on infrastructure checks and static testing to verify compliance with design specifications and operational suitability.
4. Oversee snagging inspections,...