Director of Operations (Delivery) - EV Charging (DC Hubs) - London - Hybrid - £100k to £160k (OTE)

Job Description

Director of Operations (Delivery) - EV Charging (DC Hubs) - London - Hybrid - £100k to £160k (OTE)

Job Title: Director of Operations – EV Charging Delivery

Reporting To: C-Suite

Salary & Package: DOE £100k to £160k (OTE) + Car + Bonus

Location: London HQ (Hybrid 2/3 days per week on site)

About the Role:

My EV Charging client is seeking a Director of Delivery Operations to lead the operational delivery function for an EV charging infrastructure company. This role is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end execution of projects, ensuring efficiency, quality, and compliance across multiple delivery teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in DC hub deployment, power networks, or grid infrastructure and be able to drive operational excellence at scale.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of EV charging infrastructure projects, ensuring they meet time, budget, and quality targets.
2. Develop and implement strategies to optimise delivery operations, improving efficiency and performance across all projects.
3. Lead and manage delivery teams, ensuring alignment with company objectives and operational excellence.
4. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including engineering, procurement, regulatory bodies, and commercial teams.
5. Ensure compliance with industry regulations, safety standards, and sustainability requirements.
6. Drive process improvements and implement best practices for scaling DC hub installations and power infrastructure.
7. Provide leadership, mentoring, and professional development opportunities for the delivery teams.
8. Monitor project KPIs and performance metrics, identifying and addressing risks proactively.

Key Requirements:

1. 10+ years of experience in power, network, or grid infrastructure.
2. 2-3 years of experience in DC hubs and EV charging projects.
3. Proven leadership experience in managing large-scale infrastructure project delivery.
4. Strong operational background with a track record of optimising delivery teams and processes.
5. Excellent stakeholder management, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
6. Experience with regulatory compliance, safety standards, and industry best practices.

Qualifications:

1. Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related field.
2. PMP, PRINCE2, or relevant project management certification is a plus.
3. Experience with utilities, energy providers, or EV infrastructure companies.

If this role is of interest, please apply directly or email abbey.graham@everec.co.uk.