Project Manager UK

Qwello; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly environment

Work from home a few days a week

28 vacation days

Team events

Professional development

Job summary

Qwello in Milton Keynes is seeking a Project Manager to expand the UK EV charging network. You will coordinate delivery with our UK and Pan European teams, guiding multiple sites from development through construction, grid connections, commissioning and handover.

The role requires 3+ years in project management for infrastructure or construction, strong organisation and stakeholder management, and willingness to travel across the UK.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in project management delivering infrastructure or similar.
• Based in Milton Keynes or surrounding area with ability to travel to sites.
• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Experience with EV charging or electrical infrastructure is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of EV charging projects from development to handover.
• Lead day-to-day delivery of multiple sites with risk and dependencies management.
• Build relationships with local authorities, contractors, DNO/ICP partners.
• Coordinate site surveys, designs, permits, and utility connections.
• Manage contractors during construction, monitor quality and safety.
• Provide project updates and forecasts to the Programme Manager.

Skills

Project management

Organised

Strong communication

Driving licence

Willingness to travel

English fluency

Education

Relevant degree

PRINCE2/APM desirable

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

PM software

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.