Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

Department: EO Charging

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: London

Reporting To: Operations Director

Compensation: £60,000 – £70,000 / year

Description

Job Title: Senior Project Manager

Salary: £60,000- £70,000 DOE

Location: Hybrid/Remote – On site visits required

Responsibilities

• Own End-to-End Project Delivery – You’ll oversee the entire pipeline of high-power DC charging depot infrastructure deployment from site survey through design and delivery to final handover
• Manage Contracts with Confidence – You’ll act as the main administrator for NEC short‑form contracts, handling instructions, compensation events, and payment assessments
• Coordinate Grid Connections – You’ll work closely with DNOs and IDNOs to secure capacity at scale, managing applications, technical approvals, and delivery of network upgrades
• Lead Contractor and Supplier Delivery – You’ll appoint and manage civil contractors, electrical installers, and hardware partners, ensuring alignment on scope, programme, cost, and quality
• Drive Programme Performance – You’ll build and maintain detailed project plans, balancing timelines, dependencies, and cost loading to keep delivery on track
• Own Financial Outcomes – You’ll manage budgets, procurement, and forecasting, providing clear reporting on cost, value, and risk throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure Safety and Quality Standards – You’ll champion HSE best practice across all sites, ensuring full compliance with CDM regulations and internal quality expectations
• Drive Stakeholder Alignment – You’ll work closely with internal teams, clients, DNOs, contractors, and delivery partners to keep projects moving, solve issues quickly, and ensure everyone stays aligned on scope, timelines, and outcomes
• Manage Risk and Remove Delivery Blockers – You’ll identify project risks early, from grid delays to site conditions and supply chain constraints, and put clear mitigation plans in place to protect programme, cost, and quality

What You’ll Bring

• Proven Project Delivery Experience – 3+ years of proven project management experience specifically within high-power DC rapid charging depots, utility-scale renewables, or heavy electrical infrastructure. Experience delivering complex infrastructure projects, ideally within EV charging, utilities, renewables, or heavy electrical environments
• NEC Contract Expertise – Hands‑on experience managing NEC contracts, including variations, compensation events, and commercial risk
• Strong Technical Understanding – Strong understanding of high-power DC charging technology (150kW–400kW+), liquid-cooled cabling, power sharing architectures, BESS and LV/MV distribution systems
• Grid Connection Knowledge – Familiarity with DNO processes, contestable works, and large-scale power connections
• Project Management Credentials – Formal certification such as PRINCE2 or PMP, or equivalent practical experience delivering complex programmes
• HSE & Q Knowledge – Good understanding of site safety regulations (CDM regulations), including Principle Designer and Contractor roles
• Commercial and Problem-Solving Mindset – Strong commercial acumen to manage contractor rates and equipment procurement under strict contractual frameworks
• Mobility and Flexibility – Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites nationwide

What’s in it for you?

• Access for you and up to 5 family/friends to the UnMind wellbeing platform
• Podpoint Charger
• Discounted energy tariff (Pod Power or EDF Employee Programme)
• Flexible hybrid working model
• Work abroad for up to 20 days per year
• Family & friend discount scheme
• 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays)
• Very generous parental and family leave
• Pension scheme with a 4.5% matched contribution
• Eyecare scheme
• Life insurance covering up to 4x your annual salary
• Virtual GP provided by HealthHero
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Mortgage Advice
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Cycle2Work Scheme

Important Information

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