UK EV Charging Infrastructure Project & Deployment Manager

BYD Europe; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electric vehicle company is seeking a Project Manager & Network Operations for HPC / Flash Charging in the UK. This role involves leading the deployment and integration of high-power charging stations, managing timelines and budgets across multiple sites. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in large-scale EV infrastructure projects and a proven network of local contractors. The position demands exceptional technical knowledge and the capability to ensure the quality of installations while collaborating across departments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in deploying EV charging, BESS, PV, or comparable electrical infrastructure.
• Proven delivery of large-scale deployment programs (10–100+ sites).
• Established network of local installers, EPCs, and construction companies.

Responsibilities

• Drive massive rollout of Flash Charging sites, ensuring on-time and safe delivery.
• Coordinate all phases from permitting to commissioning.
• Manage project budgets and schedules across multiple sites.

Skills

Deployment of EV charging infrastructure

Project management skills

Technical knowledge of electrical systems

Negotiation skills

Job description

Overview

Location: UK
Department: EV Charging

Role Summary

The Project Manager & Network Operations – HPC / Flash Charging leads the end-to-end deployment and operational integration of BYD’s High-Power Charging (HPC) / Flash Charging stations across the assigned country or region. The role requires strong experience in large-scale EV charging or similar infrastructure deployment, BESS integration, and an established network of installers, EPCs, and construction partners.

Responsibilities

• Deployment & Execution: Drive massive rollout of BYD Flash Charging sites, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and safe delivery.
• Deployment & Execution: Coordinate all phases: permitting, civil works, electrical installation, grid connection, BESS installation, and commissioning.
• Deployment & Execution: Manage project budgets, schedules, risks, and contractor performance across multiple parallel sites.

• Installer & Construction Ecosystem: Build and maintain a qualified national/regional partner network (installers, EPCs, civil-works companies).
• Installer & Construction Ecosystem: Lead RFI/RFQ processes, negotiate contracts, and enforce BYD installation and quality standards.
• Installer & Construction Ecosystem: Implement standardized deployment methods to ensure speed, scalability, and repeatable quality.

• Technical Leadership: Act as the primary technical point of contact for HPC chargers, BESS systems, site power design, and integration.
• Technical Leadership: Support engineering reviews (single-line diagrams, load studies, grounding, communication systems).
• Technical Leadership: Provide on-site guidance and troubleshooting during installation and commissioning.

• Network Operations: Oversee operational monitoring and ensure smooth integration of new stations into the live network.
• Network Operations: Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance with service partners to ensure high uptime.
• Network Operations: Maintain accurate site documentation, as-built files, and commissioning records.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Real Estate, Engineering, Energy, Procurement, and Finance teams.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Share field insights to improve deployment guidelines, BESS integration workflows, and future product designs.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ensure alignment with corporate best practices and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Must-Have

• 5+ years experience in deploying EV charging, BESS, PV, telecom, or comparable multi-site electrical infrastructure.
• Proven delivery of large-scale deployment programs (10–100+ sites).
• Practical experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (design, installation, commissioning).
• Established network of local installers, EPCs, grid contractors, and construction companies.
• Strong technical knowledge of LV/MV electrical systems, grid connections, civil works, and commissioning.
• Strong project-management capabilities (PMP/Prince2 is a plus).
• Ability to travel frequently across the country/region.

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with HPC chargers, liquid-cooled systems, or substation-level installations.
• Background in high-growth deployment organizations (e.g., Tesla, Fastned, IONITY, Enel X).
• Knowledge of local permitting and utility requirements.