Asset Information Systems Engineer

About SPT

Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) is the largest of Scotland’s seven regional transport partnerships. We run the Glasgow Subway, a host of specialist bus services and are responsible for delivering better public transport for all.

The Subway has been modernised twice in its history with the previous modernisation taking place in the late 1970s. We are currently finalising a £288m transformational project which will result in the Subway being one of the most advanced systems in Europe. This is your opportunity to be part of the future of Subway, helping us to deliver and develop the first full Unattended Train Operation (UTO) system in the UK.

About the Role

As a key member of the Engineering & Maintenance Team, you will utilise your skills and experience in a busy multi-disciplined operational environment. You will lead on the improvement of asset management systems and associated processes as well as the development of the Quality Management System.

You will be involved in a wide range of different activities, including the development of effective asset management strategies across a diverse range of assets, also with responsibility for leading the application and development of asset information systems to plan and control asset maintenance, overhaul and renewals, and to support data-based decisions to improve asset whole life cost and performance.

About you

The successful candidate will have relevant educational and professional qualifications, as well as having experience of working in an operational, multi-disciplinary engineering and/or maintenance environment. It is essential that you have knowledge of asset management principles and extensive experience in the use and development of enterprise / maintenance management systems and associated processes. A team player with the drive to succeed, you will have strong communication, problem solving and numeracy skills, and be confident dealing with internal and external stakeholders whilst making difficult decisions. Experience in the use of MS Office Suite would also be advantageous.

Full time hours will be 35 hours per week Monday to Friday.

The nature of this role may require you to work out with normal office hours on occasion, to support the operational requirements of the organisation.

You will be based at Broomloan Depot, Robert Street, Govan, Glasgow, G51 3HB.

Please note, this position falls into the high-risk category under the Alcohol and Drugs policy and therefore is subject to Random & For-Cause testing procedures.

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.

What we can offer you…

• 33 Days Annual and Public Holiday Entitlement (41 days after 5 years’ service)
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Group Life Assurance Cover
• SPT actively encourages learning and development and are committed to ongoing learning and development to support career progression
• 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
• 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

How to Apply

To apply, please select the ‘apply now’ button to complete an online application form.

Closing date for applications will be midnight on Sunday 3 May 2026.

SPT is an Equal Opportunities organisation welcoming applications from a diverse range of backgrounds. 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 candidate’s name, gender, ethnicity and age. This information is not visible to our Hiring Managers. This practice is used to ensure fairness, to attract a diverse range of 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.