Head of Installations (EV Charging)

Balfour Beatty

  • London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 hour ago
About the roleBalfour Beatty Investments (Urban Fox) had an exciting opportunity for an EV Charging Head of Installations to join our growing team.Base location can be flexible - some travel requiredWhat you'll be doingDeployment strategy & portfolio planning
  • Build the near-home rollout plan by region/framework using data-led site identification (GIS demand, driveway probability, constraints) and authority priorities; set quarterly socket targets and critical path.
  • Site identification, surveys & approvals
  • Oversee long-/short-listing, desktop and on-site surveys; secure permits (TRO/TTRO/Section 50), wayleaves and traffic management; coordinate DNO capacity checks and ICP quotes; embed PAS 1899 accessibility principles in designs.
Programme delivery & contractor performance
  • Lead delivery across framework contractors with clear method statements, RAMS and quality gates; run weekly progress controls, risk/issue logs and change control; drive first-time-right installations and adherence to streetworks compliance.
EVSE selection & commercial approach
  • Oversee selection of suitable EVSE per site (including UEone and other form factors), balancing accessibility, grid constraints and whole-life value; align with procurement strategies and business case requirements.
Commissioning, quality & documentation
  • Ensure pre-commissioning tests, firmware/config baselines, CPMS onboarding, as-builts and asset registers; accept sites only when they meet Urban Fox Employers' Requirements; manage snag/defect resolution.
Handover to Operations
  • Execute clean handovers to Network Operations, including spares, warranty data, configuration
packs and service runbooks; agree go-live criteria and early-life support.Safety, risk & compliance
  • Champion Zero Harm; ensure CDM roles are fulfilled; manage audit actions; maintain risk registers and business continuity for critical delivery activities.
Commercials & governance
  • Own delivery budgets/forecasts; approve variations; run supplier QBRs; support Gate approvals, procurement processes and funding/business-case submissions for LA programmes.
Stakeholder & resident engagement
  • Oversee resident communications and issue resolution; chair LA delivery reviews; ensure transparent updates to ward councillors and community stakeholders.
Who we're looking forEssential Skills & Experience
  • Proven leadership of streetworks-based programmes (on-street EV, utilities, highways or street lighting) delivering at scale for local authorities.
  • Deep understanding of site selection for near-home on-street charging (surveys, constraints, accessibility, resident needs) and approvals (TRO/permits, Section 50), with working knowledge of NRSWA.
  • Supplier leadership of framework civils/electrical contractors and ICPs/iDNOs; robust performance/QBR discipline.
  • Strong grasp of DNO processes, commissioning, CPMS onboarding and acceptance documentation; hands-on CDM and H&S leadership.
  • Excellent stakeholder skills (authorities, councillors, residents) and clear, proactive communications; experience engaging the public.
  • Experience with procurement processes and supporting funding/business case development for LA programmes
Desirable Skills & Experience
  • Familiarity with near-home CPO practices (on-street/kerbside delivery models) and CPMS platforms; experience embedding PAS 1899 accessibility.
  • APM PMQ/PMP; NRSWA Supervisor/Accreditation; SMSTS/NEBOSH; GIS literacy for site selection.
Why work for usDay in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.About usAt Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusionTo help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com

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