EV Infrastructure & Asset Protection Officer

Job description
EV Infrastructure & Asset Protection Officer
Our client, a London Borough, is currently looking for an EV Infrastructure & Asset Protection Officer to join their highways team on a contract basis. The role will support the delivery of electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the public highway, while also dealing with highway encroachments, asset protection and compliance matters.

Key Responsibilities:
·Manage and assess applications for pavement-based EV charging infrastructure, including cross-pavement charging channels, cable gullies and through-pavement solutions
·Review applications against relevant council policies, technical requirements and approval criteria
·Assist with developing and refining processes for the assessment and approval of EV charging installations
·Work closely with contractors to coordinate the delivery and installation of approved charging infrastructure
·Support the development of alternative EV charging solutions, including car park charging facilities and lamp column charging
·Investigate unauthorised highway encroachments and other breaches affecting the public highway
·Undertake appropriate enforcement action and work with relevant parties to ensure compliance
·Liaise with residents, contractors and internal council departments regarding applications, installations and enforcement matters
·Maintain accurate records and documentation relating to applications, investigations and enforcement activity

Job Requirements:
·Experience working within EV infrastructure, electric vehicle charging or a highways-related environment
·Understanding of pavement-based EV charging solutions and their installation within the public highway
·Knowledge of highway regulations, asset protection and public realm compliance
·Experience assessing applications against technical, policy or regulatory requirements
·Previous experience investigating breaches, carrying out enforcement or securing compliance
·Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple applications and cases simultaneously
·Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
·Ability to work effectively with residents, contractors and local authority teams

Previous experience within EV infrastructure, highways or asset protection is essential for this position.

For a full description and further information on the role, please call Phoebe Kingston at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

What you need to do now:
If you are interested in this role and fit the criteria above, please send us your application today. If you have any questions about the vacancy, please contact Phoebe at Carrington West on (phone number removed).

Footnote:
If you feel that you are right for this job technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for jobs very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current job for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Transport & Infrastructure professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 70+ years'' experience in this market. Please call Phoebe at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.
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