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Believ: ABOUT US
At Believ, formerly known as Liberty Charge, we’re committed to sustainable transport being accessible to everyone. We’re a Charge Point Operator (CPO) on a mission to create the UK’s most reliable electric vehicle charging network that doesn’t cost the earth and leaves no one behind. Providing equitable access to electric vehicle charging, and achieving cleaner air for all, is at the heart of the Believ mission. We work closely with local authorities and businesses to deliver reliable, high quality charging networks at pace, at scale and at zero cost.
Believ: ABOUT US
At Believ, formerly known as Liberty Charge, we’re committed to sustainable transport being accessible to everyone. We’re a Charge Point Operator (CPO) on a mission to create the UK’s most reliable electric vehicle charging network that doesn’t cost the earth and leaves no one behind. Providing equitable access to electric vehicle charging, and achieving cleaner air for all, is at the heart of the Believ mission. We work closely with local authorities and businesses to deliver reliable, high quality charging networks at pace, at scale and at zero cost.
We offer all the advantages of being a scale-up business, but with the added security and long-term backing from well-known parents - Liberty Global (who also own our delivery partner, Virgin Media O2) and Zouk Capital (who manage the Government’s Charging Investment Infrastructure Fund).
You’ll be joining this exciting journey at the start of our scale-up phase, and working with us to hit the ambitious targets our shareholders have set. You’ll become part of a passionate and supportive team in a fast-paced, dynamic and result-driven environment.
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Manager, based in our Edinburgh office, to join the Project Management Office team within Believ. This role is crucial in ensuring projects are fully scoped, risk-assessed, and costed before handover to the Build Team. You will take ownership of projects from the Commercial team's handover, ensuring all pre-construction elements - design, approvals, procurement, and planning - are aligned for seamless delivery. Reporting to the Head of PMO, you will work closely with our in-house team of electrical engineers, planners, designers, quantity surveyors, and construction managers to de-risk and prepare sites for construction.
Roles And Responsibilities
* Project Planning & Feasibility Coordination: Coordinate project viability, ensuring all technical, financial, and regulatory requirements are met.
* Design Coordination: Work with internal and external designers to ensure project designs meet operational and budgetary requirements.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders to secure necessary approvals and permits.
* Risk & Cost Management: Identify pre-construction risks, track budgets, and provide cost assurance before project handover.
* Programme Management: Develop and maintain pre-construction timelines, ensuring critical milestones (surveys, design, approvals, legal approvals planning approvals, procurement) are achieved.
* Procurement & Contracts: Assist in defining scopes of work, supporting procurement strategies, and managing early contractor engagement where required.
* Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all projects comply with planning, environmental, and health & safety regulations before construction begins.
* Handover to Construction: Provide a fully documented and risk-mitigated project package to the Build Team for execution.
* Some travel will be required with occasional site visits around Scotland and northern England
About You
At Believ, we are building a culture that attracts and retains the best talent. We are a dedicated and high-performing team, accustomed to working at pace in an ever-evolving industry, and we are looking for people who are as passionate as us about cutting carbon emissions and providing cleaner air for all. The successful candidate will have the following attributes and skills:
* A self-starting, highly driven project manager with proven experience in delivering multiple projects concurrently, ideally in the Pre-Construction phase
* Possessing a keen eye for detail, being highly organised and having excellent communication skills are essential attributes
* Excellent planning and programme management skills
* Proficient and effective risk management skills to ensure proactive action is taken to keep the Pre-Construction phase of projects on track
* Experience of working within Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure is highly desirable
* A construction management or engineering / technical background would be beneficial
* A formal Project Management qualification is desirable but not essential
Benefits
* Competitive salary and bonus scheme
* 25 days’ annual leave, plus the usual 8 UK Bank Holidays and the option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year*
* Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app, personal medical insurance, critical illness cover, dental, optical & travel insurance, income protection and life assurance
* Pension contribution matched up to 10%
* Access to our car benefit scheme and cycle to work scheme
* Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us.
* 24 hours a year Volunteer Time Off to support causes that are important to you
* Virgin Media / O2 discounts and offers
* Access to VIP Arena Suites at the O2 Arena (London) and First Direct Arena (Leeds)
* Enhanced parental leave policies
* This perk can only be availed for the following calendar year by employees who started before 1st December
Location
The business is currently based out of our office in Southwark but this position is based from our Scotland based office in Edinburgh. The position is full time, hybrid with 3 days (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday) based in the office. Believ is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our people.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
Telecommunications
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