Join a fast growing, listed company with a purpose! In this role you will contribute to achieving our goal of building a European network of 1,000 large fast-charging stations in prime locations where electric drivers can charge their vehicles with 100% green energy from the sun and wind.The role will operate from our Middlesbrough office, with regular travel to sites in the North (3 days per week) and a monthly visit to our London office.
Role
Fastned is expanding its network of fast charging stations in the UK and is looking to strengthen the local team with a Construction Manager. As such you will be an integral part of an experienced, fun and international team. If you want to work for a good cause, bring in your own ideas and be able to lead your own projects, this is the job for you!
This role is key to our core business which is why we highly value your work and the impact you will have on our locations. We want you to have the holistic ownership of our construction projects from beginning to end but our team is there to support you wherever needed. Contrary to what you might be used to, we offer you the unique chance to cover a broad range of topics, working with short reporting lines, taking quick decisions, and having a large amount of freedom in your day to day.Your responsibilities include;
* Owning the whole process, starting with the planning of construction, negotiating agreements and prices with contractors and suppliers, change management, problem solving, and quality control during the execution.
* Due to our efficient team size and modularity of projects, you can move quickly and deliver projects within aggressive timeframes.
* As you will be an essential part of our team and not working for a third party, you really have the responsibility for delivering high quality charging stations across the UK.
* You will spend sufficient time on the road to supervise the quality of construction projects in the UK.
* Finally, you never walk alone but work in close cooperation with our architects, project managers and expansion managers, as well as with our external construction partners.
Electric mobility is new territory for you? No problem! As part of your onboarding, you will participate in a series of exciting workshops where you will learn everything important about electric mobility and fast charging infrastructure. We are looking forward to welcoming you to our innovative and rapidly growing company!
Who we're looking for
You are a real team player and you have the ability to think on your own feet - you feel comfortable taking initiative and responsibility. You are not afraid to make mistakes and you are always keen to keep on learning. “Think like a founder” is something you identify easily with and you want to get things done! Additionally, you see yourself in the following description:
* You have a minimum of five years of previous experience in a similar role (preferably in a client managing construction activity or working for a construction contractor);
* Your excellent organisational and project management skills help you to manage a number of projects and stakeholders in parallel;
* Your strong communication skills help you to engage and negotiate effectively internally and externally. You confidently represent Fastned and our values to landlords, developers, and the general public alike;
* Your eye for detail and a commercial judgement lead to a high quality of standards;
* Last but not least you are fluent in English and own a valid driver’s licence.
* A big plus if you have experience with construction along highways, Health & Safety (CDM Regulations 2015) and/or electrical installations.
Join us in building a better future
We work hard to change the world, but we don't forget to recognise & celebrate our successes, big and small. We put a focus on work-life balance, provide you with genuine work flexibility and have family-friendly policies in place. Benefits slightly differ depending on which country you will be working on Our core benefits include:
* Stock option plan -> we believe in shared value creation;
* A training and development budget of £2,600 per year per employee, because development and training are important to us and our sector offers endless opportunities;
* To fully embrace the EV lifestyle and ensure seamless travel to job sites, you'll receive a fully electric company car. Plus, enjoy charging at all Fastned stations across the UK!;
* Daily vegetarian lunches, snacks & drinks provided at our office locations;
* The opportunity to work from our other European offices with reimbursement for work-related travel expenses;
* Next to fun events year-round, we throw notorious Christmas parties and organise an amazing yearly trip abroad with all employees;
* Other perks include flexible working hours and the working gear of your choice.
Interested? Apply today!
We would love to have a conversation with you! Apply now, send us your CV and explain in your motivation letter why you’re excited about joining our mission to provide freedom to electric drivers and speeding up the energy transition.
The recruitment process consists of these stages below:
* A first video call with our recruiter to find out more about Fastned & our company culture;
* Online interview with the Lead Construction UK and Senior Construction Manager;
* Case assignment presentation with the Director of Construction, UK Country Manager and theConstruction Lead UK.
* And lastly, grab a coffee with other members of the construction teamin our London office
Fastned stands for equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, religions, neurodiversity, disabilities, parental status or any other protected characteristic that makes you unique.
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