Deployment Manager to BYD:s Flash Charging team in Norway

BYD EUROPE; Oslo fylke; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

BYD EUROPE is seeking an experienced Deployment & Project Manager to lead the roll-out of approximately 150 Flash Charging units across Norway. The role covers site assessments, deployment plans, budgets, schedules and risk management, with responsibility for grid connections and cross-disciplinary coordination.

Responsibilities include coordinating surveys, permits, contractor management, procurement, integration testing and documentation, plus regular reporting on progress, costs and KPIs.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• At least five years delivering electrical, energy or infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience managing multisite deployment programmes from feasibility through commissioning.
• Strong understanding of electrical distribution, transformers and grid connections.
• Fluent English and Norwegian; driving license; willingness to travel across Norway.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple charging sites from initial assessment to commercial opening.
• Develop deployment plans, budgets, schedules, milestones and risk registers.
• Coordinate technical site surveys and feasibility assessments.
• Validate site layout, vehicle access, equipment positioning, cable routes and expansion capability.
• Manage grid-capacity enquiries and connection applications with Norwegian grid companies.
• Review connection offers, reinforcement requirements, costs and energization timelines.
• Coordinate electrical, civil and structural design.
• Manage planning, construction, road-access and utility permits.
• Ensure compliance with Norwegian electrical, safety and HSE requirements.
• Select and manage engineering firms, EPC contractors, civil contractors and electrical installers.
• Coordinate equipment procurement, logistics, construction and installation.
• Monitor CAPEX, contractor performance, quality and delivery schedules.
• Lead site inspections, snagging and corrective actions.
• Coordinate energization, testing, commissioning and backend integration.
• Ensure as-built documentation, test reports and warranties are complete.
• Handover completed sites to Operations and Maintenance teams.
• Report progress, risks, costs and KPIs regularly.

Skills

Electrical distribution knowledge

Grid connections

Project management

Multisite deployment

English language

Norwegian language

Budget & cost control

Vendor & contractor management

Problem solving

Travel flexibility

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Construction/Project Management related discipline

Tools

Single-line diagrams

Cost estimates

Project schedules

Job description

About BYD

Our Purpose is to

About BYD

Our Purpose is to build a zero-emission future that reconnects humanity with nature. We are looking for talent that connects with this mission and want to create positive impact by joining a diverse and dynamic team.
BYD is a leading, high-tech multinational, based in Shenzhen, China. Operates in four core fields of IT, automotive, new energy, and rail transit and employs over 800,000 people worldwide. As a global pioneer in New Energy Solutions BYD is dedicated to building a zero-emission ecosystem.

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced Deployment & Project Manager to lead the roll-out of approximately 150 Flash Charging units across Norway.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple charging sites from initial assessment to commercial opening.
• Develop deployment plans, budgets, schedules, milestones and risk registers.
• Coordinate technical site surveys and feasibility assessments.
• Validate site layout, vehicle access, equipment positioning, cable routes and future expansion capability.
• Manage grid-capacity enquiries and connection applications with Norwegian grid companies.
• Review connection offers, reinforcement requirements, costs and energization timelines.
• Coordinate electrical, civil and structural design.
• Manage planning, construction, road-access and utility permits.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Norwegian electrical, safety and HSE requirements.
• Select and manage engineering firms, EPC contractors, civil contractors and electrical installers.
• Coordinate equipment procurement, logistics, construction and installation.
• Monitor project CAPEX, contractor performance, quality and delivery schedules.
• Lead site inspections, snagging and corrective actions.
• Coordinate energization, testing, commissioning and backend integration.
• Ensure that as-built documentation, test reports, declarations and warranties are complete.
• Hand over completed sites to the Operations and Maintenance teams.
• Report regularly on project progress, risks, costs and key deployment KPIs.
  

Skills, Qualifications, and Experience Required

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline.
• At least five years of experience delivering electrical, energy or infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience managing projects from feasibility through construction and commissioning.
• Experience with multisite deployment programmes.
• Good understanding of electrical distribution, transformers, switchgear and grid connections.
• EV charging, high-power charging or battery-energy-storage experience is highly desirable.
• Experience managing contractors, suppliers, budgets and contractual variations.
• Ability to review technical drawings, single-line diagrams, project schedules and cost estimates.
• Strong organisational, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Professional fluency in English and Norwegian.
• Valid driving license and willingness to travel frequently across Norway.
  

We Offer

• Competitive remuneration based on performance and experience.
• Opportunities for department and company-wide team building events.
• A chance to contribute to the transition towards zero-emission transportation and the decarbonization of the economy.
  

Location: Norway
Type of Employment: Full-time