Pre-Construction Development Manager - EV Charging - London - Hybrid - Up to £65k + Bonus in City of

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EV Charging Pre-Construction Development Manager | London | Hybrid | Up to £65k + Bonus
Role: Pre-Construction Development Manager
Salary: Up to £65k + Bonus
Location: London (3 days in office per week)
This is a pre-construction focused role within a fast-growing destination EV charging network, working closely with an experienced internal development team to take hub sites from initial concept through to construction-ready. You will sit at the heart of the development pipeline, assessing feasibility, coordinating design, managing consents, and ensuring schemes are well-defined and deliverable before they reach the delivery team.
What You'll Do
Assess the technical and commercial feasibility of EV charging hub sites, determining the optimum charging scheme for each location given grid capacity, site constraints, and business case requirements Coordinate with DNO consultants on Point of Connection applications; understand what is being applied for and why, rather than leading the application process directly Sketch and prepare outline design layouts for each site, working with external design consultants to develop concepts to a tender-ready standard Project manage the permits and consents process, coordinating third-party consultants to progress planning applications and statutory approvals Work alongside the internal legal team to progress lease and agreement-for-lease processes, understanding the process and keeping it moving rather than drafting legal documents Prepare and manage project cost plans and development budgets from concept through to contract award Prepare scopes of service for third-party consultants and manage their performance throughout the pre-construction phase Produce clear project briefs and internal reporting so the business can make informed go/no-go decisions on pipeline schemes Support the wider project team as hub volumes scale, helping colleagues navigate the pre-development process on more complex sites Hand over schemes to the delivery team construction-ready, with all key risks identified and resolved
About You
Essential
Background in pre-construction development or project management within EV charging, renewables, energy infrastructure, or construction Technically minded, comfortable with feasibility assessments, grid connection basics, and design coordination Strong project management skills; able to run multiple schemes simultaneously and keep stakeholders aligned Understands the development process (RIBA Stage 1 to 4) and the roles of DNOs, ICPs, and IDNOs Familiar with CDM Regulations 2015 and Principal Designer responsibilities Able to sketch site layouts and communicate design intent clearly to consultants and internal teams Analytically strong, able to build and manage cost plans, budgets, and project programmes Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a high degree of autonomy
Desirable
Direct experience in EV charging infrastructure Experience coordinating planning applications and statutory consents Exposure to DNO/IDNO PoC application processes Degree in Engineering, Surveying, Construction, or equivalent
Package
London-based, hybrid working (3 days in office) Up to £65,000 base salary Non-contractual bonus Pension, Private Medical Insurance, and death in service 30 days annual leave inclusive of statutory holidays
Please apply directly, share any questions to abbey.graham@everec.co.uk.
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Location:
City Of London
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Manager, Development, EV Charging, Management, Construction, EV, Hybrid

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