Technical Design Manager | EV Charging Infrastructure | London | Full-Time, Office-Based | Salary DOE

EVEREC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EVEREC is seeking a Technical Design Manager to lead the in-house design capability for UK EV charging hubs and depots in London. You will own the technical design process from feasibility through to detailed design, tender and construction, developing standardised designs, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver fast, cost-effective site deployments.

The role demands expert knowledge of architectural/engineering design, planning submissions, and strong collaboration with

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering RIBA Stage 4 design packages.
• Experience with UK planning processes and discharge of conditions.
• Experience coordinating multi-site infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design of EV charging hubs from feasibility to Stage 4.
• Produce detailed drawings, planning submissions, and tender packages.
• Coordinate with external consultants and planning authorities.
• Develop standardised design specifications for repeatable site delivery.
• Manage design changes and contractor RFIs during construction.

Skills

Technical design management

RIBA Stage 4

AutoCAD

Revit

Planning submissions

Site layouts

Multidisciplinary coordination

Commercial awareness

Independent working

Driving licence (UK)

Education

ARB registration or Chartered Architectural Technologist

Architecture/Civil Engineering/Technical Design degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Technical Design Manager | EV Charging Infrastructure | London | Full-Time, Office-Based | Salary DOE

Location: London, UK

Working Pattern: Full-Time | Office-Based

Salary: Competitive / Dependent on Experience

Sector: EV Charging | Infrastructure | Design & Construction

About the Opportunity

EVEREC is working with a rapidly growing EV charging infrastructure business that is developing and delivering high-powered charging hubs and depots across the UK.

With significant investment secured, strategic partnerships in place and an expanding pipeline of sites, the business is looking to appoint a Technical Design Manager to bring its design capability in-house and support the next phase of growth.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of the technical design process, from initial site feasibility and planning through to detailed design, tender and construction.

The successful candidate will also play a key role in developing standardised designs and specifications to support the efficient rollout of multiple charging sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design of EV charging hubs and depots from initial site appraisal through to RIBA Stage 4.
• Personally produce detailed technical drawings, planning submissions, construction details and tender packages.
• Assess potential development sites, identifying constraints relating to access, levels, drainage, utilities, ground conditions and vehicle movements.
• Develop site layouts incorporating charging bays, hardstanding, canopies, substations, welfare facilities and associated infrastructure.
• Coordinate electrical containment, ducting and infrastructure layouts alongside electrical designers and grid connection teams.
• Prepare planning drawings and supporting documentation, working with external consultants and local planning authorities.
• Manage external architectural, civil, structural and electrical design consultants.
• Develop standardised design specifications, layouts and technical details to support repeatable, cost-effective site delivery.
• Work closely with construction teams to identify value engineering opportunities and reduce project costs.
• Manage design changes, technical queries and contractor RFIs throughout construction.
• Ensure design packages are fully coordinated, compliant, commercially viable and suitable for construction.

Experience & Requirements

• Strong background in architectural design, architectural technology, civil engineering or technical design management.
• Proven experience personally producing and issuing RIBA Stage 4 technical design and tender packages.
• Experience taking projects through the UK planning process, including planning drawings and discharge of conditions.
• Experience working on multi-site infrastructure or development programmes.
• Strong understanding of site layouts, levels, drainage, hardstanding, external works and vehicle access requirements.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design consultants and managing technical deliverables.
• Strong commercial awareness, including design costs, buildability and value engineering.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of projects and communicate effectively with contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Petrol forecourts, drive-through developments, logistics facilities, commercial sites or similar multi-site rollout programmes.
• Electrical infrastructure, LV distribution, substations, DNO/ICP processes and ducting layouts.
• ARB registration, chartered architectural technologist status or chartered engineering qualification.
• Principal Designer responsibilities under CDM Regulations 2015.
• Design and build procurement, JCT or NEC contracts.
• BIM and ISO 19650 information management.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to join a well-funded, rapidly expanding EV charging infrastructure business.
• Take ownership of the technical design function and influence how future sites are developed.
• Work directly with senior leadership and the founding team.
• Play a key role in delivering a growing portfolio of high-powered charging hubs and depots.
• Significant autonomy, responsibility and opportunity for long-term career development.
• Competitive salary and package dependent on experience.