Project Manager

Ground Control; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Health & wellbeing

Gym membership

Private GP

Life insurance

Holiday buy scheme

Job summary

Ground Control is seeking a Project Manager to lead the on-street EV charging programme in London. You will oversee end-to-end delivery, coordinating surveys, designs, permits and installation activities with local authorities, utility providers, and contractors.

This hybrid UK role offers clear responsibility, site visits, progress reviews, and handover documentation, with a supportive team and a pathway to delivering critical charging infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering infrastructure projects (infrastructure/utilities/EV charging) across full lifecycle from planning to handover.
• Strong ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders including local authorities, utility providers and contractors.
• Proven track record of keeping projects on time, on budget and within scope.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple EV infrastructure projects through full lifecycle, ensuring safety, efficiency and on-program delivery.
• Coordinate surveys, designs, permits and installation activities, keeping stakeholders informed at each stage.
• Collaborate with local authorities, utility providers and internal teams to overcome challenges and maintain momentum.
• Review site surveys and design information to identify issues before works begin.
• Monitor programmes, trackers and documentation to ensure milestones and approvals are met.
• Support material ordering and delivery, ensuring visibility of requirements and timelines.
• Carry out site visits, progress reviews and quality inspections, ensuring installations meet standards.
• Manage project close-out activities including commissioning records and handover documentation.

Skills

Stakeholder coordination

Project lifecycle understanding

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Tools

Street Manager

Permit management systems

Job description

Project Manager - On-Street EV Charging

Location: Whitechapel, London / Hybrid
Salary: Competitive
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Drive delivery. Coordinate programmes. Help power the UK's EV future.

You're someone who enjoys bringing complex projects together, coordinating multiple stakeholders and seeing the results of your work on the ground. You take pride in staying organised, solving problems before they become issues, and keeping projects moving forward even when priorities change.

At Ground Control, you'll join our growing Energy Solutions team and play a key role in delivering one of our largest on-street EV charging programmes to date. This is an opportunity to manage projects from concept through to completion, helping deliver critical charging infrastructure across London while working alongside experienced project, design and operational teams.

Why this role?

Be at the centre of programme delivery

You'll oversee the end-to-end delivery of EV charging installation projects, ensuring works are planned effectively, appropriately resourced and delivered safely, on time and within budget.

Coordinate multiple live projects

You'll manage installation programmes across multiple locations, balancing resources, resolving scheduling challenges and ensuring site teams have what they need to succeed.

Build strong stakeholder relationships

You'll work closely with local authorities, operational teams and internal stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and effective collaboration throughout project delivery.

Drive operational efficiency

You'll have the opportunity to identify improvements, streamline processes and support the ongoing development of programme tracking and reporting systems.

Support the UK's journey to net zero

Your work will directly contribute to the expansion of EV charging infrastructure, helping communities access cleaner and more sustainable transport options.

What you'll do:

In this role, you'll support the successful delivery of a major on-street EV charging programme, coordinating projects from survey and design through to installation, commissioning and handover.

• Lead multiple EV infrastructure projects through the full project lifecycle, ensuring sites are delivered safely, efficiently and to programme.

• Coordinate surveys, designs, permits and installation activities, keeping projects moving and stakeholders informed at every stage.

• Work closely with local authorities, utility providers, internal design teams, site supervisors and contractors to overcome challenges and maintain delivery momentum.

• Review site surveys, drawings and design information, helping identify potential issues before works begin.

• Monitor project programmes, trackers and documentation, ensuring key milestones, approvals and deliverables are effectively managed.

• Support material ordering and delivery activities, maintaining visibility of project requirements and timelines.

• Carry out site visits, progress reviews and quality inspections, helping ensure installations meet the required standards.

• Manage project close-out activities including commissioning records, as-built information and final handover documentation.

What we're looking for:

• Experience managing infrastructure, utilities, telecoms, fibre, highways, street works or EV charging projects.

• A strong understanding of project delivery, ideally across the full lifecycle from planning through to handover.

• Experience working with multiple stakeholders, including clients, contractors, local authorities or utility providers.

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and deadlines simultaneously.

• Experience maintaining project trackers, schedules, documentation and reporting processes.

• An understanding of street works, permitting or traffic management environments would be advantageous.

• The ability to review technical information such as site surveys, drawings and design packs.

• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Desirable Experience

• EV charging infrastructure projects (on-street or off-street)

• Street Manager or permit management systems

• Local authority projects

• Utility connection works

• Traffic management knowledge

• NRSWA, SMSTS or similar industry qualifications

Benefits:

Competitive salary – We'll offer a salary that reflects your skills, experience and the value you bring to the business.

Performance-linked bonus – bonus opportunities aligned to your level and contribution

Hybrid working – Enjoy the flexibility of working from home while maintaining regular collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders.

More flexibility with your time – Our Holiday Buy Scheme lets you purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave, giving you more flexibility when you need it.

Health and wellbeing support – You'll have access to a subsidised gym membership and a Private GP service, giving you support for your health and wellbeing when you need it.

Financial support for the future – You'll also have access to a pension scheme to help you plan ahead.

Recognition for good work – Our recognition schemes celebrate colleagues who make a real difference.

Life insurance for added reassurance – Our Life Insurance provides added financial protection and reassurance for the future.

Equal Opportunities Statement

At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, or ethnic origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic as defined in the Equality Act 2010.

We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and across all stages of employment, including training, development, promotion, pay, and termination. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and employees, and to creating a working environment free from discrimination, harassment, bullying, or victimisation.

We expect all colleagues to uphold our values of dignity, respect, and inclusion. We take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discriminatory behaviour and are committed to continuous improvement through training, inclusive policies, and accountability at all levels. #LDE