EV Project Manager

United Infrastructure Ltd; Chester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United Infrastructure Ltd is seeking an experienced EV Project Manager to deliver EV charging and electrical infrastructure projects from mobilisation through handover. You will work with clients, design teams, contractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

The role requires strong project management, commercial controls and leadership on site, with a full UK driving licence and ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders in a fast-moving environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing electrical, power, EV or infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of EV infrastructure projects from mobilisation through to completion and handover.
• Develop and manage project programmes, budgets, resources and delivery plans.
• Coordinate design, procurement, construction, installation and commissioning activities.
• Manage electrical contractors, civil contractors, subcontractors and specialist suppliers.
• Coordinate grid connections, electrical infrastructure and associated civil works.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Manage client relationships and act as the primary project point of contact.
• Lead project meetings and provide clear progress, financial and risk reporting.
• Identify project risks and implement effective mitigation and recovery plans.
• Manage variations, change control and commercial issues.
• Work closely with commercial and engineering teams to maintain project profitability.
• Coordinate with Distribution Network Operators, consultants and other project stakeholders where required.
• Ensure all works comply with relevant technical, safety, environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, snagging and final handover.
• Ensure project documentation, O&M information and completion records are delivered correctly.
• Capture lessons learned and identify opportunities to improve project delivery.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Site leadership

H&S awareness

Communications

Budget control

Schedule management

Contractor oversight

EV infrastructure

Client relationship management

Job description

United Infrastructure’s Power Division is growing its capability across the rapidly developing electric vehicle infrastructure market, and we are looking for an experienced EV Project Manager to join the team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager with experience delivering EV charging infrastructure, electrical infrastructure, power distribution or associated construction projects.

You will take ownership of projects from mobilisation and design through procurement, construction, commissioning and handover, working closely with clients, design teams, contractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders.

We are looking for someone who is commercially aware, technically capable and comfortable taking ownership of projects in a fast-moving environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of EV infrastructure projects from initial mobilisation through to completion and handover.
• Develop and manage project programmes, budgets, resources and delivery plans.
• Coordinate design, procurement, construction, installation and commissioning activities.
• Manage electrical contractors, civil contractors, subcontractors and specialist suppliers.
• Coordinate grid connections, electrical infrastructure and associated civil works.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Manage client relationships and act as the primary project point of contact.
• Lead project meetings and provide clear progress, financial and risk reporting.
• Identify project risks and implement effective mitigation and recovery plans.
• Manage variations, change control and commercial issues.
• Work closely with commercial and engineering teams to maintain project profitability.
• Coordinate with Distribution Network Operators, consultants and other project stakeholders where required.
• Ensure all works comply with relevant technical, safety, environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, snagging and final handover.
• Ensure project documentation, O&M information and completion records are delivered correctly.
• Capture lessons learned and identify opportunities to improve project delivery.

The Projects

The role will involve the delivery of EV and power infrastructure projects, potentially including:

• EV charging hubs
• Fleet and depot charging infrastructure
• High-powered / rapid charging installations
• Commercial and industrial EV charging
• Electrical distribution infrastructure
• Substations and transformers
• LV and HV infrastructure
• Grid connections
• Civil infrastructure and ducting
• Battery and energy infrastructure where applicable
• Associated enabling works and site development

About You

We are looking for a Project Manager who understands that successful delivery requires a combination of technical knowledge, commercial control, stakeholder management and strong site leadership.

You will ideally have experience delivering EV charging or electrical infrastructure projects, although candidates from closely related power, utilities, energy or electrical construction environments will also be considered.

Essential Experience

• Proven experience managing electrical, power, EV or infrastructure projects.
• Strong project management and delivery experience.
• Experience managing subcontractors, suppliers and site teams.
• Strong understanding of project programmes, budgets, risks and commercial controls.
• Experience coordinating design and construction activities.
• Strong client and stakeholder management skills.
• Good understanding of electrical infrastructure and construction processes.
• Strong health & safety awareness.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Full UK driving licence.