Project Manager – DNO

char.gy; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life assurance

Employee assistance

Job summary

Char.gy in London is seeking a Project Manager to lead delivery projects for new DNO connections, coordinating with ICP/IDNO partners and Char.gy’s Field Services team. You will manage time, cost and quality, escalating risks as needed across multiple sites.

You will work from the London office at least three days per week with up to two remote days. Experience in DNO projects and safety management is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering projects with new DNO connections and civils/electrical work.
• Strong written and verbal communication with varied stakeholders.
• Proficiency in MS Project, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Supply Programme Manager with project progress information.
• Collaborate with DNOs, ICP/IDNO vendors to deliver connected charging points.
• Manage contracts, budgets and change control, keeping baseline plans intact.
• Own health, safety and quality on site under CDM 2015 and ensure handover with records.
• Plan consents and lead times for street works and permits across regions.

Skills

Communication

Project management

MS Project

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

DNO connections

Delivery management

Education

APM PMQ/PFQ or PMI PMP or equivalent

Tools

Salesforce

MS Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Char.gy

We are a leading charge point provider and operator for electric vehicles in the UK, managing over 5,000 public charge points. We are committed to providing reliable, convenient and affordable charging infrastructure that is accessible to all, particularly the 40% of UK households without private driveways that rely on public charging.

We believe our employees are the electric spark igniting our success. We’re dedicated to our culture, and ensure that every individual feels charged up and empowered to accelerate their career which is why we have been recognised as a "Great Place to Work" and a "Living Wage Employer". Together, we’re shaping the future as society’s preferred EV charging network.

Delivery Overview

In 2026 Char.gy expects to continue to be awarded multiple contracts with Local Government organisations and private landlords to deploy Charging Points (CPs) across the UK and ultimately expect to deploy 100,000 CPs by 2031. The Delivery Team is growing to meet this demand and require a Project Manager, with specific experience of delivering new DNO connections, to manage multiple Delivery Projects simultaneously.

Position Overview

The post holder will be empowered to manage the Delivery Projects that contain new DNO connections using the tools provided to achieve the customer and Char.gy goals.

The Project Manager will report to the Programme Manager and will work alongside other Project Managers with peers in the PMO. Managing a defined project from contract award through to handover of CP assets into live service under the management of Char.gy’s Field Services team.

The projects will:

• Deliver – deliver the CPs required under the customer contract to time, cost and quality!
• Manage Suppliers – ensure assigned suppliers are engaged with clear instructions with clarity of expectations
• Project Information – provide accurate planning and ensure information is shared as required to all stakeholders. Managing risks and issues.
• Control Change – working with the PMO and Asset Managers for the customer make sure any baseline scope changes are identified early and managed to agreement with all parties

Key Responsibilities

• The Project Manager will supply the Programme Manager with key information about the progress of their Delivery Projects.
• Work with DNO organisations and ICP suppliers to deliver new DNO connected charging points into the Char.gy network
• Contract and budget management. Work with the Programme Manager, PMO, finance team and Asset Managers to manage change ensuring any contractual or budget changes are identified early and communicated
• Delivery information management with simple organisation and absolute clarity of deliverables
• Own the DNO connection lifecycle end to end – site surveys and load assessment, connection applications, acceptance of connection offers within the DNO's validity period, point of connection and design approval, contestable and non-contestable works, through to energisation and metering
• Manage ICP and IDNO partners delivering the contestable works, holding them to programme, cost and DNO-adoptable design and quality standards
• Plan and secure the consents that gate delivery – highway authority permits and street works notices, Section 50 licences, traffic management and landowner approvals – and build the associated lead times into the baseline programme
• Own health, safety and quality on site under CDM 2015, holding installation contractors to approved RAMS and ensuring assets are commissioned and handed over with complete records
• Work across multiple DNO regions, adapting to differing application processes and timescales, and maintain the escalation routes and relationships needed to keep connections moving
• Located in the Office (London) at least 3 days per week

Person Specification

Essential

• An outstanding and willing communicator using appropriate written and verbal communications to a varied audience across all Delivery stakeholders
• Has a track record of delivering projects that include gaining new DNO connections, civils and electrical installations
• A project management professional with strong skills using MS Project, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• A working knowledge of the GB connections landscape – DNO application to energisation, the split between contestable and non-contestable works, ICP and IDNO delivery models, and ENA notification requirements
• Able to sequence and control a high-volume, multi-site rollout – site surveys, design approvals, connection offers, street works permits, installation and energisation running in parallel across many sites
• Strong CDM 2015 and street works awareness, with experience holding installation contractors to safety, quality and reinstatement standards
• Comfortable owning risk in a delivery programme where third-party lead times sit outside your control – proactive escalation, contingency planning and honest forecasting

Desirable

• Worked in a programmes associated to Small Works contracts
• An understanding of working with Local Governments
• Experience working with Salesforce, MS Teams and Sharepoint
• A recognised project management qualification – APM PMQ/PFQ, PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMI PMP or equivalent
• Experience of publicly funded on-street charging schemes (LEVI)
• Experience delivering across more than one DNO region
• Familiarity with CPO back-office systems and the handover of assets into live service and O&M

What do we offer?

• Our commitment to diversity, inclusion and sustainability is embedded in what we do and how we act as a company.
• We believe we do our best work when we're connected which is why we allow our employees to work from home up to 2 days a week.
• 25 days off to go on holiday and recharge your batteries!
• Celebrate having a child with enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave packages.
• By joining a dynamic environment like ours - you can learn, develop and grow your career – because you're in the driving seat!
• We cover your premium for a fully comprehensive private medical insurance with AXA.
• We cover your premium for a fully comprehensive private level 2 dental insurance with BUPA.
• We offer season ticket loan via our portal “Let’s Commute” to help employees to spread the cost of their travel ticket through monthly deductions from their salaries.
• We understand that life can sometimes throw unexpected challenges in your way and if our employees are unable to work for an extended period due to illness, Unum covers 75% of your salary for up to three years.
• 10 personal fulfilment days to mix and match between having a "Life Admin", "Emergency", "Birthday Off" or "Personal Development".
• We provide you with Life Assurance benefit at 4 times your salary!
• Call our employee assistance programme when you need someone to talk to via UNUM.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to ensuring that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of any characteristic protected under the Equality Act 2010. Our recruitment and selection processes are based solely on merit, skills, experience and potential, assessed against the requirements of the role. We use fair, transparent and inclusive hiring practices and make reasonable adjustments at every stage of the process to support candidates with disabilities. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Please note: you must have valid right to work in the UK, we unfortunately cannot provide sponsorship.