Bedford Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project Manager
Bedford Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project Manager
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Job Description
General information
Reference
004735Closing Date
19/10/2025Service Area
Directorate
Environment
Service Area
Transport Policy Infrastructure & Highways Development Control
Category
Highways/Engineering - Professional - Highways/Engineering - Professional
Job Title
Bedford Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project Manager
Grade
BBU13
Salary Range ( pro rata for part time roles)
BBU- 56676
Contract Type
Full time fixed term
Contract Hours
37.00
Contract duration
Fixed term for 2 years
Job Advert
This is an opportunity to lead the delivery of a multi million pound infrastructure project that will install electric vehicle charging points across the Borough.
You will be involved in the procurement of suppliers and take a supported role in contract management. Away from the administration and management of the scheme you will help to deliver the EV strategy and move it to the next phase of delivery. You will help the team to embed EV infrastructure provision across other service areas within the Council and liaise with external stakeholders.
Working with closely with the teams across the Council you will use your project management experience of delivering large scale and complex contracts to manage the installation and operation contract between the chosen Charge Point Operator and the Council. You will also lead on monitoring and reporting to elected members and to the Office of Zero Emission Vehicles as part of Bedford Borough Councils duties and responsibilities under the LEVI scheme.
The role provides the chance to develop and lead a team dedicated to EV provision in Bedford Borough under the Drive Electric Bedford Borough brand. This will provide opportunities for awareness raising engaging with the public and other local strategic stakeholders.
We offer an agile working environment an easily accessible town centre office an attractive local environment and a friendly experienced and supportive team.
How to apply
When you are ready to apply click on Apply for Vacancy; you will be asked to upload a CVand answer some application questions. The application questions require a yes/no response. Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria. An optional CV template is provided below.
Closing Date: Sunday 19thOctober 2025
Interview Date(s): 3rd & 4th November 2025
Please note:
The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:
a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)
a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only)
unless the appointment is business critical.
For further information please email
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for. Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.
Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Additional Vacancy Information
Allowance (pro rata for part time roles)
N/A
Work Pattern
Monday to Friday 37 hours per week
Is this an enhanced DBS role
No
Is this a politically restricted role
No
Is this a customer facing role which requires a fluent English Speaker
Yes
Location
Bedfordshire
Location
Is this a designated car user position
No
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
