Zero Emission Infrastructure Connections and Standards Specialist
Location: Loughborough (with hybrid working options)
About the role
We are recruiting a Zero Emission Infrastructure Connections and Standards Specialist for our Technical Innovation team. The Senior Specialist will act as a technical authority on EV charging within Cenex, providing advice and support for our public and private sector clients. Responsibilities include market analysis, technology appraisal, procurement and installation advice, management of trials and demonstrations, and product market entry strategies while contributing to the development of Cenex’s internal knowledge base in future electric vehicle infrastructure (EVI) technologies.
Responsibilities
* Act as technical authority on EVI products and services, including standards, regulations, design, installation, grid connection, wireless charging and EMF compliance.
* Provide deep market and technology expertise across innovative charging solutions (e.g., V2X, wireless, kerbside/lamppost charging), charge point providers, back‑office systems and battery‑supported charging.
* Lead EVI market opportunity assessments, including SWOT analysis, competing technology reviews, supplier assessment, standards compliance and market potential evaluation.
* Deliver independent technology appraisal and due diligence of EVI solutions, assessing compliance, performance, safety, cyber security and technical risk.
* Develop EVI technical and procurement specifications, covering design, installation, network connection and operational performance.
* Support public and private sector procurement and deployment through supplier evaluation, site feasibility assessments and technical audits of installation quality and compliance.
* Design and deliver EVI trials, pilots and demonstrations, including systems integration, commissioning, performance evaluation, business case development and user feedback.
* Undertake research and provide technical advice across supporting low emission technologies such as battery technologies, CAM infrastructure, vehicle standards, prosumer solutions, safety and cyber.
* Support business development through strategic input, written methodologies, publicising Cenex’s credentials, proposal writing and lead generation.
Qualifications
* Master’s degree or above in a relevant STEM subject.
* Expert knowledge of electrical wiring standards, including BS7671, ENA Engineering Recommendations, and EV charging equipment standards such as IEC61851, IEC62196, IEC61980, ISO15118.
* Understanding of the UK electricity system architecture, markets and energy systems.
* Ability to analyse and present technically challenging data and content in accessible verbal and written form.
* Strong verbal and written English communication skills and report construction.
* Strong interpersonal and client engagement skills.
* Ability to project‑manage technical, multidisciplinary research and consultancy projects.
* Ability to work and travel flexibly in the UK, and on occasion abroad.
* Five years’ experience in an EVI technical design, consulting or deployment role.
* Relevant or transferable industrial experience.
* Knowledge of low and zero emission transport and alternative fuel technologies.
* Interest in emergent transport decarbonisation areas such as marine, farming and construction.
* Experience managing research and/or consultancy projects.
* Experience designing equipment test and trial, and specifying instrumentation.
* Data collection and analysis skills.
* International experience and/or ability to work in a second language.
Benefits
Competitive salary, flexible working hours, hybrid working policy, generous holiday entitlement (27 days plus statutory), stakeholder pension scheme (7.5% employer contribution) and electric vehicle/e‑bike salary sacrifice scheme. You will also have a fantastic opportunity to develop your career through a broad range of projects, mentoring and a personalised approach to learning and development.
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