EV Infrastructure Delivery - DESIGN PROJECT MANAGER

Our client is in the process of developing its electric vehicle charging networks across Great Britain, with an immediate focus on the rollout of 100 x 50 kW rapid 97 x 22 kW fast charging points in collaboration with Birmingham City Council. Additional electrical engineering and project management resource is required to manage this deployment and provide expert electrical input to the design and build of the network.

The nature of the city-wide deployment means that a variety of locations will be progressed for installation, including Birmingham City Centre highways, council land and 3rd party land including petrol forecourts. The successful candidate will be required to survey potential sites and to produce site-specific CAD drawings of the development with associated design risk assessments and will manage our subcontractors throughout the pre- construction and construction phases. Engagement in project management meetings, both internal and external facing and the ability to manage stakeholders effectively will be a requirement.

Key Responsibilities

• Survey and determine appropriateness of potential sites for charger installations against their guidelines
• Production of CAD layout designs and associated Design Risk Assessment's based on our standard designs for EV charging sites using AutoCAD?? design software
• Identifying and progressing required technical surveys and input to civil/structural design requirements for charging sites
• Managing and coordinating contractors' scheduling of work, conducting safety and quality audits of ongoing works
• Management of Health & Safety throughout the pre-construction and contractor construction phases
• Managing and tracking contractor spend per site throughout the project

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Ability to survey sites produce high quality CAD design drawings using AutoCAD?? design software
• Ability to design underground ducting routes and sub structures to support EV chargers and associated electrical installations
• Ability to design and specify pavement and surface alterations for EV charging installation sites
• Good understanding of the obligations placed on the Client and Principal Designer under the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015
• Experience controlling quality, safety, and planning of small-scale construction projects
• Strong stakeholder management abilities managing both client and subcontractor relationships

Desirable

• Knowledge & experience of streetscape furniture deployment
• Experience of council permitting requirements
• Experience as Civil/Structural design engineer
• Working knowledge and understanding of other engineering disciplines and their interaction with civil works design elements