Control Systems Team Leader

Location: Cardiff

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Control Systems Team Leader to join our AIW account in Cardiff.

The Civils Assessment Framework Agreement (AIW) AIW is the Infrastructure Manager for the assets across the Core Valley Lines network.

The standard hours of work arefull time – 40 hours per week.

Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns. And with a network of offices across the UK, we’re open to discussing working options that suit you.

You will be responsible for

• Establish and maintain appropriate safety arrangements for staff under your control including Contractors.
• Carry out work safely and in accordance with the safe systems of work procedures, method statements or other relevant instructions.
• Undertake work and associated duties for which you are trained and competent.
• Undertake and direct work activities in a safe and efficient manner and in accordance with all relevant standards.
• Control and check the quality of work undertaken and confirm assets are compliant to standards.
• Check that the staff under your control have the appropriate and valid competencies.
• Check that vehicles, plant, tools, equipment and materials under your control are fit for use and are used/stored and disposed of correctly.
• Accurately report all work completed/not completed and produce/maintain records and update systems and databases as required.
• Contribute to your own development and that of others.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.

What makes this role unique is

You will direct, organise and motivate the team so that work is undertaken safely, efficiently and to the relevant standards. Also you will undertake and direct inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal work as allocated.

We want to hear from you if you have

• Experience of arranging and implementing safe systems of work.
• Experience of organising and controlling the safe and efficient delivery of work.
• Able to demonstrate, promote and embed safe working behaviours within the team.
• Able to lead, motivate and direct a team.
• Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• PTS DCCR
• Understanding of distribution and plant inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal techniques.
• Understanding of E&P inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal techniques.
• Knowledge of relevant standards, procedures and instructions e.g. sms/smth.
• Hold and retain competencies relevant to this post, required by business need.
• Ideally hold (or be working towards) an IRSE license.
• Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need.

What we offer you

When you join us, we can offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers and we have a competitive reward and benefits program

• Career Development - Exceptional development and progression plan
• Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to
• Holidays – Great Holiday allowance
• Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, which includes cycle2work scheme
• Social Value - You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives

We embrace difference and support individuals to work in ways that work best for them.

We are committed to working sustainably and by working in partnership with the communities we serve, so people and the planet are protected.

At Amey, you have freedom to perform because we know if nothing holds you back, together, we can be extraordinary.

Who is Amey?

• We are at the heart of modern Britain, helping the economy to grow by designing, maintaining and transforming the nation’s strategic assets.
• Our 11,000 people are behind the critical services the country relies on every day.
• Our unique engineering and operations experience, together with data driven insight from our consulting business, delivers better results for our clients.
• We are trusted partners of Government – both national and local – managing assets and complex projects that are vital to the sustainable growth of the country.

Application Guidance

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Please contact our recruitment team to discuss any access needs and reasonable adjustments that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.

Apply today – We are excited to hear from you!