Design Manager (Civils) – EV Charging Infrastructure - Birmingham (Hybrid) - £DOE
*This role focussed on Civil Layout & Groundworks Design along with leading Design Reviews and managing 3rd parties supporting with the design process. Permanent | Birmingham (Hybrid – Minimum 2 Days Onsite)
We are supporting a rapidly scaling clean technology engineering business developing next-generation high-power EV charging infrastructure for commercial vehicle applications.
With major growth plans and involvement in large-scale transport electrification programmes, the business is seeking a Civil Infrastructure Design Engineer to support the delivery of EV charging sites from feasibility and concept design through to detailed construction packs and deployment.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-moving engineering environment where you will play a key role in delivering critical charging infrastructure projects supporting the transition to zero-emission transport.
You will be responsible for the design and coordination of EV charging infrastructure layouts and civil works packages, supporting projects across the full delivery lifecycle.
Working closely with electrical, mechanical, and project delivery teams, you will help develop practical, buildable infrastructure solutions for high-power charging installations.
The role would suit someone with direct EV charging infrastructure experience who enjoys taking ownership of projects and operating within a collaborative scale-up environment.
Infrastructure Design & Project Delivery
Develop detailed site layouts, equipment positioning, trenching routes, ducting, drainage, and access arrangements
Create and maintain AutoCAD 2D drawings and technical documentation
Support the preparation of full construction and installation packs
Coordinate design activities with project managers, contractors, utilities, and multidisciplinary engineering teams
Support planning, permitting, and stakeholder engagement activities where required
Work closely with electrical and hardware engineering teams to ensure successful integration of charging infrastructure
Contribute to cable routing, containment, and infrastructure planning activities
Assist with design reviews, constructability assessments, and technical problem-solving
Support site surveys and occasional deployment activities
Quality, Compliance & Continuous Improvement
Help drive efficient and scalable infrastructure design practices across projects
Experience delivering EV charging infrastructure or similar electrical infrastructure projects
Strong AutoCAD 2D capability
Experience producing site layouts and construction-ready design documentation
Good understanding of civil infrastructure design and coordination
Ability to manage multiple projects and workstreams simultaneously
Knowledge of cable sizing, containment, and electrical infrastructure layouts
Experience working alongside electrical engineering teams
Hybrid working – minimum 2 days onsite in Birmingham
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge EV infrastructure projects
Fast-growing business with strong long-term progression opportunities