Autonomous Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment Lead

Uber; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Equity

Benefits package

Job summary

Uber in the United Kingdom is hiring a Deployment Manager to lead charging and maintenance infrastructure for autonomous vehicle programs across Europe, with initial UK launches. You will oversee site due diligence, permitting, utility coordination, power upgrades, contractor selection, construction, and handoff to operations.

The role requires 5+ years in infrastructure deployment and a background in civil or electrical engineering or construction management, plus travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in infrastructure deployment, design management, permitting, utility coordination, construction management, or related fields.
• Proven track record of managing infrastructure projects end to end.
• Strong understanding of permitting, utility planning, electrical infrastructure, design development, and construction processes.
• Experience managing general contractors, utilities, and equipment vendors across multiple concurrent projects.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively across complex stakeholder groups.
• Proficiency with design and project management tools such as Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Procore, or similar platforms.
• Ability to interpret and apply AC and DC power systems, including transformers, switchgear, circuit protection, and single-line diagrams.
• Bachelor’s degree as listed above or equivalent practical experience.
• Self-starter who is highly organized, motivated, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to travel up to 25% within Europe.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead infrastructure projects from site due diligence, permitting, utility coordination, power upgrades, contractor selection, construction, commissioning, and handoff to operations teams.
• Conduct technical assessments of sites, including utility capacity, planning pathways, constructibility, site access, environmental constraints, and compliance with Uber’s infrastructure requirements.
• Lead utility coordination and power-upgrade planning and energisation.
• Collaborate with internal and external design and engineering teams to develop optimised site layouts, construction packages, and equipment specifications.
• Manage contractor procurement and selection, including scopes of work, requests for proposals, bid evaluations, project budgets, and construction schedules.
• Oversee construction activities, including schedule, budget, quality, safety, change management, testing, commissioning, and resolution of field issues.
• Maintain budgets, schedules, and milestone forecasts, and provide clear updates to internal stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Permitting expertise

Electrical infrastructure

Construction management

Power systems knowledge

Travel up to 25%

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil or electrical engineering, construction management, architecture, design, or related field

Tools

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Procore

Job description

Uber in the United Kingdom is hiring a Deployment Manager to lead charging and maintenance infrastructure for autonomous vehicle programs across Europe, with initial UK launches. You will oversee site due diligence, permitting, utility coordination, power upgrades, contractor selection, construction, and handoff to operations.

The role requires 5+ years in infrastructure deployment and a background in civil or electrical engineering or construction management, plus travel up to 25%.