Construction Lead France

Fastned; Paris; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A pioneering electric vehicle company in Paris seeks a Construction Lead to manage a local team and oversee the delivery of fast charging stations across France. This role requires strong leadership skills, strategic thinking, and fluency in French and English. Join us to drive the adoption of electric mobility and positively impact the infrastructure of tomorrow. We value flexibility and promote an inclusive work culture.

Prestations

Stock option plan

Training and development budget

Health insurance support

Weekly office workout sessions

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Near-native French and fluent English.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsabilités

• Manage the local Construction team and their performance.
• Coordinate with the Country Director and others to meet project deadlines.
• Report on project status and manage stakeholders.

Connaissances

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Negotiation

Formation

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)

Description du poste

Overview

Join Fastned at the forefront of Europe’s electric vehicle and charging infrastructure revolution. With +400 colleagues from over 40 nationalities across 10 countries, we focus on reliability, sustainability and clean energy. We have been awarded “Best Charging Network” in the UK, France, Switzerland and the Netherlands, and we are shaping the energy transition. This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact!

Your role

Fastned is expanding electric mobility in France. As Construction Lead France, you’ll lead the local Construction Management team to deliver cutting-edge fast charging stations across the country. You’ll work with leaders from the Director of Construction Management to the Country Director, Lead Architect, and Expansion Lead, turning bold ideas into reality and paving the way for sustainable transport. In our matrix organisation, you’ll connect local ambition with global expertise and drive our mission: making electric driving accessible to everyone, everywhere.

Join us and help shape the energy infrastructure of tomorrow.

Your responsibilities include the following:

• Manage the local Construction team, including day-to-day responsibilities, performance reviews, coaching, and recruiting new members. Develop your team, improve the quality of work, and set direction.
• Create an engaging, fun, and performance-driven team culture.
• Coordinate with the Country Director, Lead Architect and Expansion Lead to meet project timelines and budgets.
• Collaborate with other Construction Leads and the Director of Construction Management to ensure consistent practices across countries.
• Develop strategies for national suppliers, contractors, and other stakeholders (highway authorities, grid operators, etc.).
• Regularly report on project status and reduce bottlenecks in line with a long-term vision and anticipated challenges.

Electric mobility is new territory? You will participate in onboarding workshops to learn about electric mobility and fast charging infrastructure. We are excited to welcome you to our innovative and rapidly growing company.

Who we are looking for

You are a real team player with the ability to think on your feet, take initiative and responsibility. You balance practical work and strategic questions, are comfortable making mistakes and eager to learn. Think like a founder. Please apply if you match many of the following:

• A Bachelor degree (or equivalent); electrical or civil engineering is a plus
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Good strategic thinking and vision
• Strong interpersonal abilities to inspire and lead teams, resolve conflicts constructively, and foster collaboration
• Organisational skills and a habit of improving internal processes
• Analytical and structured approach with resilience under stress
• Negotiation, commercial judgement and stakeholder management
• Near-native French and fluent English
• Valid driver’s license

Join us in building a better future

We value work-life balance, offer real flexibility and have family-friendly policies. We promote an inclusive work environment and value individuals for who they are. Our benefits include:

• Stock option plan
• Training and development budget per year
• Full access to our electric vehicle fleet with charging expenses covered
• Reimbursement of Navigo / Vélib season tickets and sustainable mobility package if you have your own bike
• Ticket Restaurant card
• 25 days of holidays plus RTT, plus two mission days
• Health insurance support (60% covered) and salary coverage during first 30 days of sickness
• Weekly office workout sessions
• Fun events year-round and an annual team trip
• Flexible working hours, travel compensation, and public working gear

Apply for the job

Apply now with your CV and motivation letter explaining why you’re excited to join Fastned.

The recruitment process includes:

• First video call with our recruiter to learn about Fastned and our culture
• Interview with the Director of Construction Management and a Lead Construction
• Case assignment presentation with the Director of Construction Management, the Construction Lead France and the Director of Fastned France
• Coffee chat in our Paris office with the local team

For questions about your application, contact [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Fastned stands for Equal Opportunity. We encourage women, people of colour, and LGBTQ(+) people to apply. We consider applicants of all genders.