Project Manager UK

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Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England, GBR
Hybrid
Mid level
Hardware • Software • Transportation • Energy
The Role
Manage multiple UK EV charging infrastructure projects from development through construction, grid connection, commissioning, and handover. Coordinate local authorities, contractors, utilities, DNO/ICP partners, surveys, designs, permits, approvals, risks, budgets, schedules, and reporting. Lead progress meetings, monitor construction quality and safety, resolve blockers, provide forecasts and KPI updates, and improve project delivery processes. The role also includes stakeholder management, project ownership, and mentoring colleagues on project management practices.
Summary Generated by Built In
Our mission at Qwello is to revolutionise the charging industry, we are committed to turn the world from combustion to electric. We design, build and operate charging infrastructure for the public space. We excel in simplicity, user focus and engineering excellence. We value diversity of thought, background and approaches and foster a culture of belonging. We understand that the best products are built by excellent teams, not individual superstars. Be part of shaping the E-mobility of the future!
 
As the expansion of our charging infrastructure continues to grow, we are now hiring a Project Manager to
continue developing the charging network in the UK. In your day-to-day activities you will work with our UK
and Pan European Project Delivery Team, coordinating rollout projects and pitching our proposition for new
opportunities. Let's power the future together! ⚡

Your Responsibilities 🚀

  • Take ownership of EV charging infrastructure projects from development through to construction,
    grid connection, commissioning and handover.
  • Lead the day-to-day delivery of multiple sites, ensuring programmes, actions, approvals, risks and
    dependencies are actively managed and progressed.
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with local authorities, contractors, DNO/ICP partners
    and other key stakeholders.
  • Act as a key point of contact for local authority partners, building strong working relationships and
    ensuring clear, consistent communication throughout project delivery.
  • Lead weekly and monthly progress meetings with local authorities, providing clear updates on
    programme status, key milestones, risks, issues and upcoming activities.
  • Prepare and present project progress information, ensuring local authority stakeholders are kept
    informed of delivery performance and any changes to programme.
  • Coordinate site surveys, designs, technical approvals, highway permits, utility connections and other
    activities required to make sites construction ready.
  • Manage contractors through the construction phase, monitoring programme, quality, health & safety
    and completion of outstanding works.
  • Proactively identify and resolve project risks, blockers and delays, escalating material issues to the
    Programme Manager where required.
  • Maintain accurate project information, forecasts and reporting within Qwello's systems.
  • Provide clear project updates, KPI information and programme forecasts to the Programme Manager
    and wider Qwello team.
  • Support the continued development and improvement of Qwello's project delivery processes as the
    UK rollout grows.
  • Mentor and share knowledge around project management best practices

Your Profile ✨

  • Minimum 3+ years’ experience in project management, delivering infrastructure, construction,
    utilities, highways or similar projects, with proven experience independently managing multiple live
    projects or sites
  • Highly organised, proactive and commercially aware, with a strong sense of ownership and the
    ability to drive actions through to completion
  • Strong communicator with the confidence to lead meetings and manage relationships with local
    authorities, contractors, utilities and senior stakeholders.
  • Must be based in Milton Keynes or the surrounding area, with flexibility to regularly attend project
    sites and meetings as required
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Experience within EV charging, electrical infrastructure, DNO connections, highways or local
    authority projects is highly desirable
  • A relevant degree and/or recognised project management qualification such as APM or PRINCE2 is
    desirable
  • Comfortable using Microsoft Office / Google Workspace and project management systems.
    Willingness to travel throughout UK
  • Fluency in written and spoken English, additional language knowledge is a plus

Your Benefits 🪴

  • The opportunity to play a key role in shaping the mobility revolution
  • Be part of an international and dynamic team of more than 30 nationalities
  • Enjoy a remote-friendly environment with the possibility to work from your home a few days a week
    and you have the possibility of workation within the EU, plus 28 vacation days
  • Regular company and team events outside of the office to disconnect from our computers and
    reconnect with colleagues on hikes, mountain e-bike tours, offsites and more
  • Personal and professional development through in-house lunch & learn sessions, as well as
    externally provided training, courses and conferences

Equal Opportunities:
We strive to eliminate discrimination,  remove barriers, and ensure equal opportunity through a transparent recruitment process. We are fully committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful work environment where everyone can succeed.  At Qwello, everyone is welcome regardless of cultural background, creed, race, sexual orientation, color, or gender expression.

Skills Required

  • Minimum 3 years of project management experience
  • Experience independently managing multiple live projects or sites
  • Experience delivering infrastructure, construction, utilities, highways, or similar projects
  • Based in Milton Keynes or the surrounding area
  • Flexibility to regularly attend project sites and meetings
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Experience with EV charging, electrical infrastructure, DNO connections, highways, or local authority projects
  • Relevant degree and/or recognized project management qualification such as APM or PRINCE2
  • Comfort using Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and project management systems
  • Willingness to travel throughout the UK
  • Fluency in written and spoken English
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The Company
177 Employees
Year Founded: 2017

What We Do

Qwello is a Munich-based full-service electric vehicle charging infrastructure company that builds, owns, and operates public charging networks in major European cities. It offers municipalities a turnkey, budget-neutral solution covering hardware and software development, design, supply, installation, financing, ownership, operation, and maintenance. Its mission is to expand accessible charging and support the transition to electric mobility and decarbonized transport across Europe.

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