Job Title: Electrification Solution Development Manager
Salary: £60,000 per annum plus bonus, Car allowance and Veolia benefits (package worth up to £78,600)
Location: Hybrid / London
When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.
We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.
What we can offer you;
Access to our company pension scheme
Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
What will you be doing?
We have an excellent opportunity for an Electrification Solution Development Manager to lead our EV Services Department. The candidate will be responsible for managing and growing our electric vehicle charging infrastructure business, working with a dedicated team of EV professionals.
This role offers the opportunity to shape and drive forward Veolia's ambitions in the EV sector, working with both local authorities and corporate clients.
Provide expertise to both clients and Veolia contracts on the implementation of EV infrastructure. Take part in consultancy activities across the feasibility, design and delivery stages of larger fleet electrification projects.
Pre-sales support
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to provide expert technical consultation to support pre-sales activities;
Engage with clients to understand their requirements and challenges;
Recommend customized technical solutions based on client needs.
Feasibility & technical solution assessment;
Conduct and manage preliminary site inspections and desktop studies to evaluate sizing and potential location of EV charging infrastructure;
Assess technical feasibility and site suitability for EV charging infrastructure installation;
Liaise with Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) to assess grid connection requirements, evaluate technical feasibility, and obtain cost estimates for power infrastructure needs;
Analyze and document site conditions, access requirements, and power availability;
Bid phase
Collaborate with internal teams, including operations, sales, and engineering, to develop integrated EV proposals that enhance our service offerings to clients;
Develop technical solutions, in collaboration with Veolia engineering team, aligned with client requirements and specifications;
Define comprehensive project scopes and technical specifications for contractors and suppliers;
Develop detailed project cost estimates including equipment, installation, grid connection and contingencies while identifying potential risks and establishing mitigation strategies to ensure project viability;
Identify and assess project risks and develop comprehensive mitigation strategies;
Support large-scale tender submissions with technical expertise, cost analysis, and risk evaluation;
Design & Engineering Coordination
Review technical site designs, cable routes, civils works, and charger placement with internal engineers or design partners.
Ensure compliance with electrical and construction regulations (BS 7671, IET Code of Practice, etc).
What are we looking for?
Educated to degree level in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
Understanding of EV charging infrastructure and fleet electrification.
Strong leadership and people management skills.
Technically astute and a genuine interest in technology
Technical knowledge and good understanding of electrical systems (at both grid level and building level)
Experience in client relationship management
Project management experience in a similar field
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to multitask, prioritise, and manage time effectively
Driving license
What's next?
Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.
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We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.
We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.
We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply