Charging Infrastructure Construction Manager – Europe

XPENG; Diemen; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Bonus potential

Job summary

XPENG seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee European EV charging station projects from initiation through handover and ongoing operations. You will lead on-site teams, manage schedules, ensure quality and safety, and coordinate with international partners.

The role requires 5+ years in project management or on-site construction, with 3+ years in EV charging projects, familiarity with IEC 61851, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Energy & Power Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related fields.
• 5+ years of project management or on-site construction experience, including at least 3 years in EV charging (or new energy power) projects.
• Familiar with local European construction codes and regulations, as well as installation, commissioning, and acceptance for EV chargers; IEC 61851 knowledge.
• Proficient in project management tools (MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint) and design software (CAD, BIM).
• Budgeting, cost control, risk assessment, contract management, and supplier management experience.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written); a second European language (e.g., German, French, Norwegian) is a plus.
• Strong cross-cultural communication; able to coordinate with governments, property owners, supervisors, and subcontractors on site.
• Willingness to travel frequently; candidates with overseas partnership resources are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full lifecycle of EV charging station projects in Europe from initiation to handover and O&M.
• Develop detailed schedules, track milestones, and enforce safety on-site per standards and regulations.
• Lead technical solution review and resolve challenges related to local processes and site conditions.
• Coordinate on-site crews, subcontractors, and suppliers; align with domestic and international teams.
• Communicate with overseas clients, local authorities, supervision units, and property owners to ensure acceptance.
• Identify risks, implement contingency plans, and act quickly during emergencies.
• Prepare and archive progress reports, quality inspections, as-built documents, and settlement files.

Skills

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

CAD

BIM

Budgeting

Contract management

Supplier management

Risk assessment

Fluent English

Cross-cultural communication

Willing to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering / Automation / Energy & Power Engineering / Industrial Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

CAD

BIM

Job description

• Project Management: Oversee the full lifecycle of EV charging station projects in Europe, from initiation, design, procurement, construction, commissioning to handover and O&M, ensuring timely, quality, and budget-compliant delivery.
• Progress, Quality & Safety Control: Develop and execute detailed schedules, track key milestones, manage quality checkpoints, and enforce safe and compliant on-site construction practices per international engineering standards and local regulations.
• Technical Solutions & Support: Lead technical solution review and optimization, provide on-site guidance, and resolve complex challenges related to local processes, policies, regulations, and site conditions.
• Team & Resource Coordination: Organize and manage on-site crews, subcontractors, and suppliers; allocate manpower and equipment efficiently; collaborate closely with domestic and international teams to ensure compliance, budget alignment, and company interests.
• Stakeholder Communication: Maintain close liaison with overseas clients, local authorities, supervision units, and property owners; address on-site issues to ensure smooth project acceptance and customer satisfaction.
• Risk Identification & Mitigation: Identify potential risks, develop and implement contingency plans, monitor continuously, and make swift decisions under emergencies to safeguard project safety and progress.
• Documentation & Deliverables: Prepare and archive progress reports, quality inspection records, as-built documents, settlement files, etc., ensuring completeness and traceability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Energy & Power Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related fields.
• 5+ years of project management or on-site construction experience, including at least 3 years in EV charging (or new energy power) projects. Successfully led 3+ complete charging station projects preferred.
• Familiar with local European construction codes and regulations, as well as the full installation, commissioning, and acceptance process for EV chargers. Knowledge of IEC 61851 and other international charging standards.
• Proficient in project management tools (MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint) and design software (CAD, BIM).
• Competent in budgeting, cost control, risk assessment, contract management, and supplier management.
• Fluent in English (both spoken and written) for business and technical communication. Proficiency in a second European language (e.g., German, French, Norwegian) is a plus.
• Strong cross-cultural communication and coordination skills, capable of effectively engaging with local governments, property owners, supervisors, and subcontractors on site.
• High sense of responsibility and resilience under pressure; willing to travel frequently.
• Candidates with overseas government or industry partnership resources that facilitate fast-track project approvals and support are preferred.

XPENG offers

• An interesting, unique and very varied job at XPENG
• A job with an incredibly large contact surface both internally and externally
• An attractive salary package incl. pension and with the possibility of a bonus
• To be involved in the growth of an existing EV brand in Europe

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At XPENG, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics.