Electrical Vehicle Infrastructure (EVI) Design Lead

Ameresco Ltd; Guildford; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider in the UK is seeking an Electrical Vehicle Infrastructure (EVI) Design Lead. This role involves managing electrical design projects, ensuring compliance with safety legislation, and mentoring a technical team. The ideal candidate will have an Electrical Engineering degree and relevant experience in EVI design with strong project management skills.

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering Degree / Master’s or equivalent, or relevant experience.
• Registered or eligible to register with Highways Electrical Registration scheme (HERs).
• Experience in design and operational delivery within EVI or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead electrical design projects from concept to detailed design.
• Supervise and mentor a team of professionals and technical staff.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation.

Skills

Project management skills

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of IET Code of Practice

Electrical design software proficiency

Team mentorship

Education

Electrical Engineering Degree / Master’s

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Trimble

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Electrical Vehicle Infrastructure (EVI) Design Lead, Guildford

Location: Guildford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 63f6560dd204

Job Views: 5

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers reduce costs, enhance resilience, and decarbonize to net zero in the global energy transition. We serve public sector and government entities, K-12 schools, higher education, utilities, and healthcare customers across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Europe.

We develop, construct, and operate tailored smart energy efficiency solutions, distributed energy resources, and infrastructure upgrades that drive cost savings, resilience, decarbonization, and innovation.

This is a new opportunity for an Electrical Vehicle Infrastructure (EVI) Design Lead to join our Engineering Team based in London, UK.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and lead electrical design projects from concept to detailed design, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
• Undertake complex electrical designs and coordinate with other disciplines throughout the full design lifecycle.
• Supervise and mentor a team of professionals and technical staff, including contractors.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation, especially in the highways sector.
• Manage project budgets and design approval processes.
• Provide technical guidance during design and operational phases.
• Develop, review, and approve electrical designs and specifications.
• Perform quality checks on site works during construction.
• Conduct testing and inspections in line with BS 7671 – 18th Edition and the IET Wiring Regulations.
• Stay updated with industry trends, regulations, and innovations.
• Engage in continuous personal development and learning.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Electrical Engineering Degree / Master’s or equivalent, or relevant experience.
• Registered or eligible to register with the Highways Electrical Registration scheme (HERs).
• Knowledge of Fifth Edition of the IET Code of Practice for Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Installation, BS 7671 - 18th Edition, and PAS 1899.
• Experience in design and operational delivery within EVI or related fields.
• Strong project management skills and supervision experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and electrical design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Trimble).
• Experience managing electrical designs with other disciplines.
• Understanding of costing, design approval, testing, and quality control processes.

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience in highways electrical assets sector.
• Proficiency with cabling design software and AutoCAD.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.

Personal Attributes:

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, confident, flexible, customer-focused, and passionate about energy efficiency, renewable energy, and decarbonisation. They should be well-organized, capable of multitasking, prioritizing, and managing complex projects efficiently, with a collaborative attitude and a commitment to mentoring team members.