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EV Manager

Job Posted: 5 days ago

Salary: £ 50,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Expire in: 22 days

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven EV Project Manager to lead the development, technical shaping, and pricing of Electric Vehicle (EV) infrastructure opportunities.

The role focuses on converting early-stage client enquiries into fully developed, commercially viable, and technically deliverable projects across on-street charging, fleet charging, and High-Power Charging (HPC) programmes.

You will bring practical electrical installation and infrastructure expertise into the bidding and project development process, ensuring all assumptions reflect real-world delivery conditions.

A key part of the role is developing and managing a specialist supply chain, including electrical contractors, ICP partners, designers, and technology providers. You will also support NERS accreditation activity and contribute to building future in-house electrical delivery capability.

The position carries pipeline and revenue targets and plays a central role in growing the EV infrastructure portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Opportunity Development

Lead the development of technically sound and commercially viable EV infrastructure opportunities

Engage with clients and stakeholders to define scope and requirements

Support pipeline growth and conversion of new business opportunities

Identify strategic opportunities within the EV infrastructure market

Estimating and Commercial

Lead bid development and proposal preparation for EV infrastructure projects

Produce cost estimates and pricing models for charging infrastructure, grid connections, and civils works

Work with commercial teams to develop accurate and competitive submissions

Identify technical risks, programme constraints, and cost drivers

Supply Chain Management

Identify, onboard, and manage EV infrastructure supply chain partners

Develop relationships with electrical contractors, ICPs, designers, and technology providers

Ensure supply chain inputs support realistic and deliverable proposals

Monitor performance, capability, and compliance standards

Grid Connections and Technical Coordination

Coordinate with ICPs and DNOs on capacity and connection requirements

Support grid connection applications and technical submissions

Ensure compliance with DNO requirements and contestable works processes

Provide technical oversight during bid and development stages

NERS and Capability Development

Support NERS accreditation processes, including governance and technical standards

Contribute to developing internal electrical delivery capability

Promote continuous improvement and technical best practice

Safety and Compliance

Promote a safety-first culture across all projects and partners

Ensure compliance with UK electrical regulations and industry standards

Support safe systems of work and ongoing compliance initiatives

Skills and Experience

Essential

  * Significant experience delivering electrical installation or infrastructure projects

  * Experience in estimating, tendering, or bid development

  * Exposure to EV charging infrastructure or electrical vehicle charging systems

  * Experience managing subcontractors and supply chain partners

  * Strong commercial awareness with technical understanding

  * Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications

  * Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Desirable

  * Large-scale infrastructure delivery experience

  * Knowledge of DNO, ICP, and grid connection processes

  * Bid management and structured tender experience

  * Experience mentoring or managing teams

  * EV infrastructure industry knowledge

Qualifications

  * NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds Electrical Installation or equivalent

  * 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) desirable

  * City & Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing desirable

  * EV charging installation qualification (City & Guilds 2919 or equivalent) desirable

  * Project management qualification preferred

  * Health and safety qualification desirable

We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you haven’t heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled

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