EV Principal Delivery Engineer

Virgin Media O2; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bupa healthcare

Wellbeing support

Pension

Generous holiday + birthday off

EV lease option

Cycle2Work

Job summary

Virgin Media O₂ is seeking an Electric Vehicle Principal Delivery Engineer to lead the rollout of EV charging across the UK, delivering high-quality installations on time and safely. You will oversee the full delivery lifecycle from pre-site surveys to sign-off, coordinate with programme teams, contractors and supply chain partners, and travel across the North London region as needed.

This role offers visibility, opportunity to shape large-scale projects in a dynamic, customer-focused

Qualifications

• Must have substantial experience delivering large-scale programmes in telecoms or infrastructure environments.
• Proven track record delivering EV charging infrastructure rollout.
• Strong stakeholder management across planning, build and supply chain functions.

Responsibilities

• Own infield build supervision to ensure safe, on-time, high-quality installations.
• Oversee full delivery lifecycle from pre-site surveys to final sign-off; coordinate with programme teams and partners.
• Travel across regions; manage DNO connections and alignment across planning, build and partner teams.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Telecoms experience

EV charging rollout

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

ECS Gold Card

Job description

As an Electric Vehicle Principal Delivery Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering Virgin Media O2’s EV charging point rollout across the UK, working on behalf of Believ.

You will take ownership of infield build supervision, ensuring installations are completed safely, on time and to the highest quality standards while resolving onsite challenges as they arise. You will oversee the full delivery lifecycle, from pre-site surveys through to final sign-off, collaborating with programme teams, contractors and supply chain partners to keep projects on track.

This is a highly visible role where you will coordinate build activity, manage DNO connections and ensure alignment across planning, build and partner teams to meet performance targets and programme commitments. The role covers a large geographical region (North London), so regular travel is expected.

Who we are

At Virgin Media O₂, we connect people to the moments that matter most. Virgin Media leads the UK for broadband reliability, speed and overall performance, while O₂ keeps people connected on the move with award-winning coverage. We’re also proud to be named one of the Financial Times Top 500 Best Employers for 2026, based on one of the UK’s largest employee satisfaction surveys.

Join us and you’ll be part of a team that stays curious, positive and focused on making life easier for our customers and each other. We’re investing in the future of connectivity, from expanding next-generation 5G to exploring satellite-supported solutions that help reach rural communities and hard‑to‑connect places. You’ll work with people who back good ideas and give you plenty of room to grow. So if you’re looking for a place where you can feel supported, trusted and genuinely valued, you’ll feel right at home here.

Our ways of working

We’re a flexible-first organisation, because we know people do their best work when they have choice and clarity. To support meaningful collaboration, we ask everyone to spend at least eight days a month connecting with each other in person. That doesn’t just mean time in the office – it could be team meetings, offsites, volunteering days, cross‑functional projects, or away days. What matters is making those moments count – so when we come together, it benefits everyone.

Accessible, inclusive and equitable for all

We believe a better tomorrow starts with the choices we make today. That means moving the dial on diversity, building equity into everything we do and putting inclusion at the heart of our business.

Virgin Media O₂ is an equal opportunities employer and we work hard to remove bias and barriers. We want every person who joins us – and everyone thinking about joining us – to feel seen, heard and supported.

When you work with us, you’ll have access to our award‑winning employee network groups. These communities bring people together, champion allyship and create uplifting spaces where you can learn, share and feel part of something bigger. They play a big role in helping people feel connected from day one.

The must haves

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent
• ECS Gold Card as an Installation or Approved Electrician, 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)
• Proven experience delivering large-scale programmes in telecoms or infrastructure environments
• Proven experience of EV charging infrastructure rollout

The other stuff we are looking for

• NRSWA Streetworks and Supervision accreditations
• Previous Qualified Supervisor experience (NICEIC or NAPIT eligible)
• Experience delivering fibre backhaul or FTTP programmes
• Experience working with construction partners within Virgin Media
• Strong stakeholder management across planning, build and supply chain functions

What's in it for you

• We know life isn’t just about work, so our benefits are built to support you in the moments that matter. You’ll get Bupa healthcare, wellbeing support, life cover, a pension and generous holiday –plus your birthday off.
• Enjoy some extra perks on us, with optional electric vehicle lease and Cycle2Work schemes, dental insurance, neurodiversity assessments, and brilliant discounts on broadband, TV and mobile. You’ll even get access to the Virgin Family platform and the O₂ Priority app, with exclusive rewards, experiences and chances to attend events at The O₂ and beyond.

If you’re offered the role, the offer will be subject to background checks, including a criminal record check and, for some roles, a financial background check.