Project Manager UK

Qwello GmbH; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly

28 days vacation

Team events

Lunch & learn

Job summary

Qwello is expanding its UK charging network and seeks a Project Manager to oversee EV infrastructure projects from development to handover. You will coordinate delivery across sites, manage stakeholders, and drive programme progress within a dynamic team.

The role requires strong PM experience, excellent communication, and willingness to travel across the UK. Hybrid work is available, with some on-site requirements and a flexible home-working pattern.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in project management delivering infrastructure, construction or utilities projects.
• Strong organizational, proactive and commercially aware with ownership mindset.
• Excellent communication to lead meetings with authorities, contractors, utilities and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of EV charging infrastructure projects from development through construction, grid connection, commissioning and handover.
• Lead day-to-day delivery of multiple sites, ensuring programmes, actions, approvals, risks and dependencies are managed and progressed.
• Build and maintain relationships with local authorities, contractors, DNO/ICP partners, and other key stakeholders.
• Act as a key contact for local authority partners with clear, consistent communication throughout project delivery.
• Lead weekly and monthly progress meetings with local authorities, providing updates on programme status and milestones.
• Prepare and present project progress information to keep stakeholders informed of delivery performance.
• Coordinate site surveys, designs, permits, utility connections and other activities to make sites construction ready.
• Manage contractors through construction phase, monitoring programme, quality, HSE and completion of works.
• Identify and resolve project risks, blockers and delays; escalate when required.
• Maintain accurate project information, forecasts and reporting in Qwello's systems.
• Provide clear project updates and KPI information to the Programme Manager and wider team.
• Support development and improvement of Qwello's project delivery processes as UK rollout grows.
• Mentor and share knowledge on project management best practices

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Site coordination

Driving licence

Travel readiness

Education

Degree and/or PM qualification (APM/Prince2)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

PM systems

Job description

Our mission at Qwello is to revolutionise the charging industry, we are committed to turn the world from combustion to electric. We design, build and operate charging infrastructure for the public space. We excel in simplicity, user focus and engineering excellence. We value diversity of thought, background and approaches and foster a culture of belonging. We understand that the best products are built by excellent teams, not individual superstars. Be part of shaping the E-mobility of the future!

As the expansion of our charging infrastructure continues to grow, we are now hiring a Project Manager to continue developing the charging network in the UK. In your day-to-day activities you will work with our UK and Pan European Project Delivery Team, coordinating rollout projects and pitching our proposition for new opportunities. Let's power the future together!

Your Responsibilities

• Take ownership of EV charging infrastructure projects from development through to construction,
  grid connection, commissioning and handover.
• Lead the day-to-day delivery of multiple sites, ensuring programmes, actions, approvals, risks and dependencies are actively managed and progressed.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with local authorities, contractors, DNO/ICP partners and other key stakeholders.
• Act as a key point of contact for local authority partners, building strong working relationships and ensuring clear, consistent communication throughout project delivery.
• Lead weekly and monthly progress meetings with local authorities, providing clear updates on programme status, key milestones, risks, issues and upcoming activities.
• Prepare and present project progress information, ensuring local authority stakeholders are kept informed of delivery performance and any changes to programme.
• Coordinate site surveys, designs, technical approvals, highway permits, utility connections and other activities required to make sites construction ready.
• Manage contractors through the construction phase, monitoring programme, quality, health & safety and completion of outstanding works.
• Proactively identify and resolve project risks, blockers and delays, escalating material issues to the Programme Manager where required.
• Maintain accurate project information, forecasts and reporting within Qwello's systems.
• Provide clear project updates, KPI information and programme forecasts to the Programme Manager and wider Qwello team.
• Support the continued development and improvement of Qwello's project delivery processes as the UK rollout grows.
• Mentor and share knowledge around project management best practices

Your Profile

• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in project management, delivering infrastructure, construction, utilities, highways or similar projects, with proven experience independently managing multiple live projects or sites
• Highly organised, proactive and commercially aware, with a strong sense of ownership and the ability to drive actions through to completion
• Strong communicator with the confidence to lead meetings and manage relationships with local authorities, contractors, utilities and senior stakeholders.
• Must be based in Milton Keynes or the surrounding area, with flexibility to regularly attend project sites and meetings as required
• Full UK driving licence
• Experience within EV charging, electrical infrastructure, DNO connections, highways or local authority projects is highly desirable
• A relevant degree and/or recognised project management qualification such as APM or PRINCE2 is desirable
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office / Google Workspace and project management systems. Willingness to travel throughout UK
• Fluency in written and spoken English, additional language knowledge is a plus

Your Benefits

• The opportunity to play a key role in shaping the mobility revolution
• Be part of an international and dynamic team of more than 30 nationalities
• Enjoy a remote-friendly environment with the possibility to work from your home a few days a week and you have the possibility of workation within the EU, plus 28 vacation days
• Regular company and team events outside of the office to disconnect from our computers and reconnect with colleagues on hikes, mountain e-bike tours, offsites and more
• Personal and professional development through in-house lunch & learn sessions, as well as externally provided training, courses and conferences

Equal Opportunities:

We strive to eliminate discrimination, remove barriers, and ensure equal opportunity through a transparent recruitment process. We are fully committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful work environment where everyone can succeed. At Qwello, everyone is welcome regardless of cultural background, creed, race, sexual orientation, color, or gender expression.