Senior Project Manager

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 scale-up business but with the added security and long-term backing from well-known 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 scale-up 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 fast-paced dynamic and result-driven environment.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager based in our London office to join the Project Management Office team within Believ. This role is crucial to ensure projects are fully scoped risk-assessed designed and costed before handover to the Build Team. You will take ownership of projects from the Commercial teams handover ensuring all pre-construction elements planning design approvals procurement - are aligned for seamless delivery. Reporting to the Head of PMO you will work closely with our in-house team of electrical engineers planners designers quantity surveyors and construction managers to de-risk and prepare sites for construction.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Lead the Pre-Construction phase across our Public Sector project portfolio.
• Manage a team of Project Managers and Project Support Officers working closely with Account Managers.
• Ensure the Sitetracker project management platform is continuously updated and used effectively as a live reporting tool.
• Oversee project feasibility confirming all technical financial and regulatory requirements are met.
• Coordinate project designs with internal and external stakeholders ensuring alignment with budget and operational needs.
• Engage with stakeholders including clients contractors local authorities and regulatory bodies to secure approvals and permits.
• Identify and manage pre-construction risks; monitor budgets and provide cost assurance prior to handover.
• Develop and manage pre-construction programmes ensuring milestones are met (e.g. surveys designs planning approvals procurement).
• Support procurement strategies define scopes of work and assist with early contractor involvement
• Ensure full regulatory compliance including planning environmental and health & safety standards
• Deliver a risk-mitigated and fully documented project package to the Construction Team.

At Believ we are building a culture that attracts and retains the best talent. We are a dedicated and high-performing team accustomed to working at pace in an ever-evolving industry and we are looking for people who are as passionate as us about cutting carbon emissions and providing cleaner air for all. The successful candidate will have the following attributes and skills:

• Demonstrated success managing multiple concurrent projects with a strong emphasis on Pre-Construction phases.
• Highly organised detail-oriented and an effective communicator across all levels
• Proficient in project management platforms such as Sitetracker (or similar) experience improving PM tools is a plus.
• Strong programme planning and risk management capabilities.
• Experience within the Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure industry is highly desirable.
• Experience working with local authorities and understanding of public sector procurement is beneficial.
• A technical construction management or engineering background is advantageous.
• A formal Project Management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2 PMP APM) is desirable but not essential.

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.