In this role you will lead the Council’s electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure programme, driving delivery of 2,000+ charging points as part of a bold EV Strategy. You will manage a team within the Transport & Parking division, coordinating delivery, procurement, and stakeholder engagement to realise measurable transport improvements. You’ll translate complex proposals for senior decision makers and secure external funding to support the programme. This is a high-impact, public-sector role focused on scalable, urban EV deployment and cross-functional collaboration.
Responsibilities
Oversee delivery of the EV charging infrastructure programme
Procure further operators and manage delivery timelines
Communicate benefits to residents and engage stakeholders
Evaluate project outcomes to inform next steps
Manage a team of Project Managers/Officers
Collaborate with colleagues to ensure programme success
Potentially broaden responsibility to other programme elements
Key requirements
Knowledge of best practices in planning and delivering EV charging infrastructure
Familiarity with DfT, OLEV and TfL guidance and design requirements
Proven track record delivering complex urban traffic/transport/parking improvements on time and within budget
Strong risk, financial and performance management skills
Excellent oral and written communication and stakeholder engagement
Ability to develop and deliver work programmes with minimal supervision
Experience managing people and contracts; resolving contract issues
Core ICT skills with MS Project, Parkmap, CAD and GIS (desirable)
Ability to prepare funding applications for external sources
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