Project Manager Street EV Charging Infrast

Project Manager - On-Street EV Charging Infrastructure

Location:
Remote working, with occasional visits to our London office

Salary:
Competitive

Contract Type:
Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with proven pre-construction and delivery experience in on-street EV charging infrastructure to support a high-volume rollout programme across the Surrey region.

This role spans the full project lifecycle, from early-stage feasibility and pre-construction through to live highway delivery and handover. You will work closely with local authorities, DNOs, ICPs, designers, and delivery partners to ensure sites are fully designed, permitted, and construction-ready before progressing into installation.

• Pre-Construction & Planning

  Lead pre-construction activities for on-street EV charging sites, including feasibility assessments and constructability reviews.

  Coordinate surveys, design development, and technical approvals with internal teams, local authorities, DNOs, and ICP partners.

  Manage street works permitting, traffic management planning, and programme sequencing ahead of installation.

  Identify and mitigate pre-construction risks relating to utilities, highways constraints, access, and stakeholder approvals.

  Ensure all sites are fully construction-ready with approved designs, RAMS, permits, and utility agreements.

• Delivery & Installation

  Manage the end-to-end delivery of a high-volume programme of on-street EV charger installations.

  Coordinate multiple ICP installers, civil and electrical subcontractors across concurrent live sites.

  Act as the primary interface with local authorities, highways teams, and utility stakeholders during construction.

  Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations, HSE standards, and public-realm working practices.

  Lead progress meetings, manage reporting, and proactively resolve on-site and logistical challenges.

  Oversee quality assurance, snagging, completion documentation, and handover.

• Proven experience delivering on-street EV charging infrastructure projects or closely related public-realm utility installations.
• Strong working knowledge of street works, civils, and electrical installations in live highway environments.
• Experience managing ICP partners and coordinating DNO connections.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent on-street sites and subcontractor teams.
• Solid understanding of CDM Regulations, HSE requirements, and working in high-traffic public areas.
• Experience working directly with local authorities and highways departments.
• Confident, clear communicator able to manage multiple stakeholders simultaneously.
• SMSTS (or equivalent) Health & Safety qualification.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly across Surrey.

• Electrical or civils qualifications or trade background.
• NRSWA accreditation (or strong practical experience with NRSWA processes).
• Experience with Traffic Management, TROs, and permit schemes.
• Familiarity with digital project management and reporting tools.

• Career Development Focus: We’re committed to supporting your professional growth with clear career paths, training, and tailored development programs, including our GC Leadership Academy, job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities.
• Exciting Growth Opportunities: Be part of a rapidly growing company with a dynamic team and expanding client base.
• Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive, engaging, and innovative culture where your contributions are valued.
• Competitive Package: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, along with flexible working options.
• 23 days holiday, Increasing with length of service + bank holidays.
• Yearly bonus scheme & Share options.
• Robust pension scheme.
• Medigold employee support, Free Flu Jabs, Online private GP Service.
• Free or subsidised national gym memberships.
• Employee Recognition Scheme.
• 2 personal choice volunteering days.

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