HV & Substation Project Manager - EV Charging Infrastructure - London - £65k to £90k OTE

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charge point operator is on the hunt for a highly experienced HV & Substation Project Manager to oversee their EV charging infrastructure rollout. This role is key to delivering high-voltage substations and grid connections nationwide and requires hands-on experience in HV infrastructure and compliance. You will manage site delivery, coordinate with various stakeholders, and ensure projects adhere to safety and technical standards.

Benefits

Private Medical

Matched Pension up to 10%

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Qualifications

• Strong experience delivering HV infrastructure and substation projects.
• Excellent track record in managing multi-site project delivery.
• Practical knowledge of civils and electrical compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle delivery of EV hub sites focusing on HV substations.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and technical regulations.
• Conduct site visits and monitor progress, resolving delivery issues.

Skills

HV infrastructure

substation projects

stakeholder communication

project delivery

contractor coordination

problem resolution

Job description

Job Description

HV & Substation Project Manager – EV Charging Infrastructure

Location: Hybrid | London-based office | 3 days per week onsite

Salary: £65,000–£75,000 + Bonus + Car Allowance (£7k)

OTE: Up to £90,000

Benefits: Private Medical | Matched Pension up to 10% | Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

About the Company

My client is a fast-growing charge point operator on a mission to make sustainable transport accessible to everyone.

The Opportunity

They are seeking a highly experienced HV & Substation Project Manager to oversee the delivery of high-voltage substations and grid connections for their nationwide portfolio of EV charging hubs.

This role is critical to the success of their infrastructure rollout and requires hands-on experience with HV electrical infrastructure, substation builds, and work within ICP/DNO environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle delivery of EV hub sites with a focus on HV substations and connections
• Manage and coordinate site-level works across civils and electrical infrastructure
• Work closely with ICPs, DNOs, and contractors to deliver on time, safely, and to a high standard
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and technical regulations
• Collaborate with planning, engineering, commercial, and local authority teams
• Conduct site visits, monitor progress, resolve delivery issues, and report on project milestones

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strong experience delivering HV infrastructure and substation projects
• Background in utilities, ICP/DNO environments, or large-scale energy/EV programmes
• Excellent track record in managing multi-site project delivery
• Confident in site leadership, contractor coordination, and issue resolution
• Technically hands-on with strong stakeholder communication skills
• Practical knowledge of civils and electrical compliance

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply on LinkedIn. Reach out with any questions to:

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