Believ: ABOUT US

At Believ, formerly known as Liberty Charge, we believe sustainable transport should be 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..

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 work 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

The role reports into the Chief Operating Officer and in this position you will be responsible for ensuring that the delivery of EV charging infrastructure is designed, installed and programme managed to the correct specifications to deliver excellent customer satisfaction.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages/responsible for design, delivery, commissioning, reporting all and any key issues and considerations, that might have a negative impact to the build schedule, to the Leadership Team
• Develops close working relationship with build partners and suppliers to ensure a smooth delivery which is both on time and to budget
• Develops close working relationship with LA and other stakeholders to ensuring all necessary approvals are in place to allow works to commence
• Support the wider team and be the go-to person for all technical knowledge of installing EV charge points
• Support strategic & commercial evaluation of various products and projects in terms of identifying the right technical performance & compatibility with Believ’s offerings
• Feed any requested/agreed information to the PMO Team within the agreed timeframe
• Delivery of all required project metrics/reports to the required standards and in a timely fashion
• Support the project from a Heath & Safety prospect, ensuring the project is being delivered safely and in line will all and any regulations set out by the HSE
• Project managing end-to-end delivery of client’s charging requirements including design, hardware, installation, software and maintenance, delivering right first time, on time and at the agreed cost
• Supporting the Chief Operating Officer and the wider team with comprehensive technical guidance
• Work seamlessly with individuals across all teams to understand the latest updates on all activities within the design, planning and build/installation phases.

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:

• Proven experience as a Technical Manager in the UK, ideally within a similar sized business or one that has been through a similar journey
• Proven experience in electric vehicle infrastructure deployment
• Experience of delivering quality projects and programmes at pace, utilising innovation and continuous improvement
• Knowledge of working in the public highways
• Experience with working with local DNOs
• Knowledge of ‘The Code of Practice for Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Installation’ (IET)
• Extensive experience in the installation, maintenance and/or design of both HV and LV electrical installations, ideally this included EV charging equipment experience
• Proficient in using software packages including and not limited to AutoCAD, Amtech/Trimble (but also able to carry out calculations long hand) 
• Experience of document control/management
• Experience in delivering a programmes/plans using supply chain.

Qualifications and Education

• SSSTS/SSMTS holder (ideally)
• Must be fully conversant with BS7671 (Latest edition)
• Ideally be able to be our NICEIC Qualifying supervisor
• City & Guilds 2382 18th edition 2nd amendment
• City & Guilds 2391 or Equivalent
• Hold relevant electrical engineering qualifications (apprenticeship / City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 etc.)
• A higher qualification in Electrical, Electronic or Systems Engineering (ideally)
• Certified electrical engineer NICEIC or equivalent (ideally)
• Full Driving Licence.

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary
• 33 days annual leave, including 8 Bank Holiday days
• Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app, personal medical insurance, critical illness cover and dental insurance
• Pension contribution
• Access to our car benefit scheme
• Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us.

Location

The business is currently based in our offices in Southwark. The position is full-time office based with hybrid working available (3 days a week 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.