Technical Consultant – EV Charging & Infrastructure (East Midlands)
Hybrid (3 days in HQ). Salary £40k to £55k + Benefits.
The Organisation
Our client has over 20 years of experience in transport decarbonisation. Operating across both public and private sectors, they combine R&D with technical consultancy to help industry, government, and innovative technology companies navigate the transition to zero emission transport. They work with charge point manufacturers, local authorities, infrastructure developers, and technology companies entering the UK market, providing independent technical authority at every stage from product development to deployment.
The Role
This is a senior technical specialist position within the organisation's Technical Innovation team, focused on EV charging infrastructure standards, grid connection requirements, and regulatory compliance. The team operates at the intersection of R&D and consultancy, and the role requires a working knowledge of the relevant standards from day one, with the depth and detail of that knowledge developed further over time.
What you’ll be doing
* Act as a technical authority on EV charging infrastructure products, services, standards and regulations.
* Conduct independent technology appraisals and technical due diligence on charging solutions entering the UK market.
* Advise on grid connection standards including G98/G99, and EV equipment standards including IEC 61851, IEC 62196, IEC 61980, ISO 15118 and BS 7671.
* Develop technical and procurement specifications for public and private sector clients, including local authorities.
* Support procurement and deployment processes through supplier evaluation, site feasibility assessments and installation audits.
* Lead and contribute to collaborative R&D projects across innovative charging technologies including V2X, wireless charging and battery‑supported infrastructure.
* Provide market analysis, technology appraisals and product market entry support for clients bringing solutions to the UK.
* Contribute to proposal writing, methodology development and business development activity.
What we’re looking for
* Masters level or above in a relevant STEM discipline.
* Demonstrable working knowledge of UK and international EV charging infrastructure standards and grid connection requirements.
* Minimum five years’ experience in an EV infrastructure technical design, consulting or deployment role.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to translate complex technical content for a range of audiences.
* Experience managing technical, multi‑disciplinary projects.
* Background in innovative technology organisations, charge point manufacturers or active infrastructure deployment.
* Knowledge of V2X, wireless charging or alternative low emission technologies.
* Experience with equipment testing, trial design or data collection and analysis.
The Detail
* East Midlands HQ.
* Hybrid, typically three days per week in office.
* Salary depending on experience.
* Permanent.
* Benefits include flexible working hours, 27 days annual leave, 7.5% employer pension contribution, and car and cycle salary sacrifice schemes.
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