EV Charging Infra Project Lead - 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

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.