Senior Build Manager
Senior Build Manager
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Believ: ABOUT US
At Believ formerly known as Liberty Charge were committed to sustainable transport being accessible to everyone. Were a Charge Point Operator (CPO) on a mission to create the UKs most reliable electric vehicle charging network that doesnt cost the earth and leaves no one behind. Providing equitable access to electric vehicle charging and achieving cleaner air for all is at the heart of the Believ mission. We work closely with local authorities and businesses to deliver reliable high quality charging networks at pace at scale and at zero cost.
We offer all the advantages of being a scaleup business but with the added security and longterm backing from wellknown parents Liberty Global (who also own our delivery partner Virgin Media O2 and Zouk Capital (who manage the Governments Charging Investment Infrastructure Fund).
Youll be joining this exciting journey at the start of our scaleup phase and working with us to hit the ambitious targets our shareholders have set. Youll become part of a passionate and supportive team in a fastpaced dynamic and resultdriven environment.
About the role
We are currently recruiting for a Senior Build Managerto join us on a permanent basis. The role reports to the Head of Build who in turn reports to the Chief Operating Officer
This role is a combination of both the technical and practical aspects of delivering a largescale infrastructure project. You will be working on all aspects of building a network suitable to meet the businesss aspirations ensuring that our clients have a pleasant experience. You will be responsible for collaborating with key stakeholders both inside and outside the business.
You will support the whole team with the overall success of the projects journey including driving build cost down without risking quality and safety.
Your peers within the Operations Team will include a Technical Support Manager Networks Operations Planning Managers (Town and Transport) and and PMO.
As Senior Build Manager of an Electric Vehicle (EV) charging business your responsibilities will include:
- Manage the build plan reporting all and any key issues and considerations which might impact delivery to the Head of Build .
- Develops close working relationship with build partners and suppliers to ensure a smooth delivery which is both on time and to budget.
- Develops close working relationship with LA and other stakeholders to ensuring all necessary approvals are in place to allow works to commence.
- Support the Planning Team by using experience knowledge and skill to ensure sites are feasible especially in relation to the grid connections and IET CoP.
- Feed any requested/agreed information to the PMO Team within the agreed time limit.
- Delivery of all required project metrics/reports to the required standards and in a timely fashion.
- Lead in defining the delivery programme plan.
- Support the project from a Health & Safety prospect ensuring the project is being delivered safely and in line will all and any regulations set out by the HSE.
- Work with various stakeholders in a datadriven organization to identify key areas of growth in the EV charging industry and to ensure our products and service offerings perform at the top of the market.
- Follow industry / competitor trends and either match or exceed the highest standards of build to enhance our network thus providing a good customer experience.
- Actively search for ways to create additional value through new build processes and technologies in turn improving gross margin and driving down build costs.
About you
- Excellent communicator
- Comfortable dealing with ambiguity
- Exhibits resilience patience and understanding.
- Experience with rolling out various infrastructure projects.
- Proven ability to manage external vendors in a build/delivery environment.
- Understanding of UK electric mobility market and role of onstreet charging.
- Excellent stakeholder & relationship management skills.
- The ability to communicate effectively with technical and nontechnical specialists with ability to generate buyin across the organisation.
- Commercial acumen Ability to balance commercial and customer objectives.
Knowledge & Experience
- Previous roles within a CPO will be essential with extensive knowledge of DNO/IDNOs & ICPs meter providers and supply chains.
- 10 years of delivering large scale infrastructure projects.
- Expertise working in the public highways (including a good understanding of NRSWA and HAUC standards and specifications).
- Experienced at solving problems that sit between Believ and Local Authorities / Private Partners.
- Previous experience of working with telecommunications operators such as Openreach and Virgin Media O2.
- Experience in managing field delivery partners through delivery processes.
- Possess deep network build expertise managing large scale infrastructure roll out programmes working with external civils suppliers and electricity network partners.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and bonus scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus the usual 8 UK Bank Holidays and the option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year*
- Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app personal medical insurance critical illness cover dental optical & travel insurance income protection and life assurance
- Pension contribution matched up to 10
- Access to our car benefit scheme and cycle to work scheme
- Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us.
- 24 hours a year Volunteer Time Off to support causes that are important to you
- Virgin Media / O2 discounts and offers
- Access to VIP Arena Suites at the O2 Arena (London) and First Direct Arena (Leeds)
- Enhanced parental leave policies
* This perk can only be availed for the following calendar year by employees who started before 1st December
Location
The business is currently based in our office in Southwark. The position is full time hybrid with 3 days (Tuesday Wednesday & Thursday) based in the office. Believ is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our people.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
