Project Manager - EV project

Oxfordshire County Council; Oxford; Híbrido; GBP 45 000 - 65 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Oxfordshire County Council is seeking a Project Manager to support delivery of the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) programme. You will oversee district council car parks, community microhub installations, and coordination with the Programme Lead and Senior Project Manager to ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery over 2–2.5 years.

The role sits in the Infrastructure Delivery – Transport & Infrastructure team, offering flexible working arrangements and possible secondment.

Qualificações

• Significant experience of developing and delivering high‑profile projects and programmes.
• A management qualification and/or relevant management experience at the appropriate level.
• A Level 6 professional qualification (such as a degree) in a relevant discipline (Engineering or Project Management), or equivalent substantial relevant experience.
• Strong experience of working with and consulting a wide range of stakeholders, including senior councillors, managers and members of the public.
• Previous experience working within local government would be advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Proactively deliver successful projects that achieve best value for money and meet commercial, time and quality targets.
• Act as the technical and professional expert within your specialist area (for example EV infrastructure) or work closely with subject‑matter experts to ensure high‑quality, informed outcomes.
• Lead and support project teams, coaching and motivating employees, embedding strong technical and project management disciplines, and ensuring customer needs are consistently met.
• Manage the concurrent delivery of multiple sites across Oxfordshire, working across varied land and asset types and coordinating activity within a complex operational environment.
• Manage and adapt contractual arrangements, including working with Property and Legal to agree lease agreements and adapting template contracts for parish councils and community landowners.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, working collaboratively with town and parish councils, district and city councils, senior leaders, elected members, communities and supply‑chain partners, ensuring communication is clear, consistent and jargon‑free.

Conhecimentos

Project management

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Formação académica

Level 6 degree in Engineering or Project Management

Descrição da oferta de emprego

At Oxfordshire County Council, we are committed to delivering infrastructure that supports thriving communities, sustainable growth and a high quality of life for our residents. Our Infrastructure Delivery team plays a vital role in shaping the future of transport and development across the county, delivering ambitious projects with a clear focus on value for money, integrity, innovation and long‑term impact.

We foster a collaborative and

inclusive culture, where colleagues are encouraged to bring their expertise, work openly with others and make a tangible difference for the communities we serve. Whether working from County Hall in Oxford or remotely, our teams are supported through flexible and agile working practices that recognise the diverse needs of our workforce while keeping a strong focus on delivering great outcomes for Oxfordshire.

About the Role

We are recruiting a Project Manager to support delivery of Oxfordshire County Council’s Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) programme. This role will help deliver public electric vehicle charging infrastructure over a two‑year period, directly supporting Oxfordshire’s sustainability and net‑zero ambitions.

The postholder will take professional responsibility for the two defined delivery areas, working closely with the Programme Lead and Senior Project Manager to

support delivery through design and construction. You’ll ensure outputs are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with agreed targets.

The roles sit within the Infrastructure Delivery – Transport & Infrastructure team and offer a high‑profile opportunity to work with a wide range of partners and stakeholders across Oxfordshire. These posts are offered as fixed‑term or secondment opportunities for 2–2.5 years, with flexible working arrangements available.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll act as a project‑level professional lead within the LEVI programme, taking responsibility for delivery across the following areas:

District council car parks and properties

Managing the delivery of EV charger installations across district council‑owned sites, including programme management, finalising site selection, securing design approvals, and coordinating internal and external stakeholder communication.

Community micro

hub programme

Leading the installation of community microhubs across up to 100 sites, working closely with Town and Parish Councils, promoting the offer to encourage take‑up, and coordinating with designers and contractors to agree locations and delivery programmes.

You’ll support the Senior Project Manager on the main EV installation contract as required, working collaboratively with the Programme

Lead and Senior Project Manager to oversee delivery through design and construction. You’ll ensure projects are delivered successfully, offer value for money, and achieve agreed targets.

Key responsibilities include, but not are not limited to:

• Proactively deliver successful projects that achieve best value for money and meet commercial, time and quality targets.
• Act as the technical and professional expert within your specialist area (for example EV infrastructure) or work closely with subject‑matter experts to ensure high‑quality, informed outcomes.
• Lead and

support project teams, coaching and motivating employees, embedding strong technical and project management disciplines, and ensuring customer needs are consistently met.

• Manage the concurrent delivery of multiple sites across Oxfordshire, working across varied land and asset types and coordinating activity within a complex operational environment.
• Manage and adapt contractual arrangements, including working with Property and Legal to agree lease agreements and adapting template contracts for parish councils and community landowners.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, working collaboratively with town and parish councils, district and city councils, senior leaders, elected members, communities and supply‑chain partners, ensuring communication is clear, consistent and jargon‑free.

Before applying, we recommend reviewing the attached job summary, which provides further information and clear guidance on what we’re looking for.

What You’ll Bring

• Significant experience of developing and delivering high‑profile projects and programmes.
• A management qualification and/or relevant management experience at the appropriate level (for example, leading multi‑disciplinary project teams), with the ability to lead, motivate and develop staff.
• A Level 6 professional qualification (such as a degree) in a relevant discipline (for example Engineering or Project Management), or equivalent substantial relevant experience.
• Strong experience of working with and consulting a wide range of stakeholders, including senior councillors, managers and members of the public.
• Previous experience working within local government would be advantageous.

Could this be you?

For a full overview of the role and what we’re looking for, please refer to the attached job description.

What You’ll Get in Return

• Flexible working arrangements where possible
• Excellent learning and development opportunities
• Access to Microsoft Copilot and agile working technology
• Employee Assistance Programme and well-being support
• Up to 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• Local and national staff discounts

Your office base may be subject to change as we are currently transitioning between temporary and permanent office locations due to the closure of County Hall. If thisis applicableto you, you will be notified, but no reimbursement will apply in respect of travel.

Ourcommitment to:

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to:

Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Our commitment to:

Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Our commitment to:

Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi‑time, full time and part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.