EV Charging Infrastructure Project & Deployment Manager – BYD Flash Charging

BYD EUROPE; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electric vehicle infrastructure company is seeking a Project Manager & Network Operations to lead the deployment of High-Power Charging stations in the UK. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in large-scale EV charging projects, manage budgets and schedules while collaborating across teams. Strong technical knowledge of electrical systems and project management skills are essential. This role involves travel across the region for successful operational integration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in deploying EV charging or similar infrastructure.
• Proven delivery of large-scale deployment programs (10–100+ sites).
• Strong project-management capabilities (PMP / Prince2 is a plus).

Responsibilities

• Drive rollout of BYD Flash Charging sites, ensuring on-time, on-budget, safe delivery.
• Build and maintain a network of installers and construction partners.
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for HPC chargers and BESS systems.

Skills

Project management

Network operations

Technical knowledge of electrical systems

EV charging infrastructure experience

Job description

[The position is open to candidates based in UK & Ireland, France, DACHS (Germany / Austria / Switzerland), Italy, Benelux (NL, BE, LU), Iberia ( Spain & Portugal), Nordics (Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland), Baltic (Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lituania) Please note that the location selected on LinkedIn is for posting purpose only]

The Project Manager & Network Operations – HPC / Flash Charging leads the end-to-end deployment and operational integration of BYD’s High-Power Charging (HPC) / Flash Charging stations across the assigned country or region.

The role requires strong experience in large-scale EV charging or similar infrastructure deployment, BESS integration, and an established network of installers, EPCs, and construction partners.

Key Responsibilities

Deployment & Execution

• Drive massive rollout of BYD Flash Charging sites, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and safe delivery.
• Coordinate all phases : permitting, civil works, electrical installation, grid connection, BESS installation, and commissioning.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, risks, and contractor performance across multiple parallel sites.

Installer & Construction Ecosystem

• Build and maintain a qualified national / regional partner network (installers, EPCs, civil-works companies).
• Lead RFI / RFQ processes, negotiate contracts, and enforce BYD installation and quality standards.
• Implement standardized deployment methods to ensure speed, scalability, and repeatable quality.

Technical Leadership

• Act as the primary technical point of contact for HPC chargers, BESS systems, site power design, and integration.
• Support engineering reviews (single-line diagrams, load studies, grounding, communication systems).
• Provide on-site guidance and troubleshooting during installation and commissioning.

Network Operations

• Oversee operational monitoring and ensure smooth integration of new stations into the live network.
• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance with service partners to ensure high uptime.
• Maintain accurate site documentation, as-built files, and commissioning records.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Real Estate, Engineering, Energy, Procurement, and Finance teams.
• Share field insights to improve deployment guidelines, BESS integration workflows, and future product designs.
• Ensure alignment with corporate best practices and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Must-Have

• 5+ years experience in deploying EV charging, BESS, PV, telecom, or comparable multi-site electrical infrastructure.
• Proven delivery of large-scale deployment programs (10–100+ sites).
• Practical experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (design, installation, commissioning).
• Established network of local installers, EPCs, grid contractors, and construction companies.
• Strong technical knowledge of LV / MV electrical systems, grid connections, civil works, and commissioning.
• Strong project-management capabilities (PMP / Prince2 is a plus).
• Ability to travel frequently across the country / region.

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with HPC chargers , liquid-cooled systems, or substation-level installations.
• Background in high-growth deployment organizations (e.g., Tesla, Fastned, IONITY, Enel X).
• Knowledge of local permitting and utility requirements.