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Project Manager
Location: Remote working, with occasional visits to our London office
Salary: Competitive
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday
Department: EV Charging & Decarbonisation
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Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with proven pre-construction and delivery experience in on-street EV charging infrastructure to support a high-volume rollout programme across the Surrey region.
This role spans the full project lifecycle, from early-stage feasibility and pre-construction through to live highway delivery and handover. You will work closely with local authorities, DNOs, ICPs, designers, and delivery partners to ensure sites are fully designed, permitted, and construction-ready before progressing into installation.
Key Responsibilities:
* Pre-Construction & Planning
o Lead pre-construction activities for on-street EV charging sites, including feasibility assessments and constructability reviews
o Coordinate surveys, design development, and technical approvals with internal teams, local authorities, DNOs, and ICP partners
o Manage street works permitting, traffic management planning, and programme sequencing ahead of installation
o Identify and mitigate pre-construction risks relating to utilities, highways constraints, access, and stakeholder approvals
o Ensure all sites are fully construction-ready with approved designs, RAMS, permits, and utility agreements
Delivery & Installation
o Manage the end-to-end delivery of a high-volume programme of on-street EV charger installations
o Coordinate multiple ICP installers, civil and electrical subcontractors across concurrent live sites
o Act as the primary interface with local authorities, highways teams, and utility stakeholders during construction
o Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations, HSE standards, and public-realm working practices
o Lead progress meetings, manage reporting, and proactively resolve on-site and logistical challenges
o Oversee quality assurance, snagging, completion documentation, and handover
Essential Experience & Skills:
* Proven experience delivering on-street EV charging infrastructure projects or closely related public-realm utility installations
* Strong working knowledge of street works, civils, and electrical installations in live highway environments
* Experience managing ICP partners and coordinating DNO connections
* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent on-street sites and subcontractor teams
* Solid understanding of CDM Regulations, HSE requirements, and working in high-traffic public areas
* Experience working directly with local authorities and highways departments
* Confident, clear communicator able to manage multiple stakeholders simultaneously
* SMSTS (or equivalent) Health & Safety qualification
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly across Surrey
Desirable (but not essential)
* Electrical or civils qualifications or trade background
* NRSWA accreditation (or strong practical experience with NRSWA processes)
* Experience with Traffic Management, TROs, and permit schemes
* Familiarity with digital project management and reporting tools
Why join us:
Career Development Focus: We’re committed to supporting your professional growth with clear career paths, training, and tailored development programs, including our GC Leadership Academy, job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities.
Exciting Growth Opportunities: Be part of a rapidly growing company with a dynamic team and expanding client base.
Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive, engaging, and innovative culture where your contributions are valued.
Competitive Package: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, along with flexible working options, including:
23 days holiday, Increasing with length of service + bank holidays
Yearly bonus scheme & Share options
Robust pension scheme
Medigold employee support, Free Flu Jabs, Online private GP Service
Free or subsidised national gym memberships
Employee Recognition Scheme
2 personal choice volunteering days
Ground Control
Ground Control is a UK-based grounds maintenance company powered by the latest technology. Since launching in 1973, Ground Control has grown rapidly and now provides full national coverage for our customers across the UK and Ireland.
We deliver a range of services, including grounds maintenance, winter gritting, landscape construction, design, arboriculture, electric vehicle charging point installation to more than 50,000 commercial properties across the UK.
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Equal Opportunities Statement
At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on sex, age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond.