Construction Manager, UK in London

Join a fast-growing company with a purpose! At Fastned, you will actively contribute to accelerating the transition to electric mobility. Together with over 400 colleagues (more than 50 nationalities) across 10 countries, we have big plans: we are building a Europe-wide network of 1,000 beautiful fast-charging stations where electric drivers can charge their cars with energy from the sun and wind. We have recently been voted best charging network in the UK, France, and the Netherlands, a testimony to our drive to offer the best charging experience to EV drivers!

Your role

Fastned is expanding its network of fast charging stations in the UK and is looking to strengthen the local team with a Construction Manager. As such, you will be an integral part of an experienced, fun and international team. If you want to work for a good cause, bring in your own ideas and be able to lead your own projects, this is the job for you!

This role is key to our core business, which is why we highly value your work and the impact you will have on our locations. We want you to have the holistic ownership of our construction projects on the ground, but our team is there to support you wherever needed. Contrary to what you might be used to, we offer you the unique chance to cover a broad range of topics, working with short reporting lines, making quick decisions, and having a large amount of freedom in your day-to-day.

Your responsibilities include site assessment, design reviews and managing the delivery of our construction projects, including health and safety assurance, quality assurance and on-time delivery. Due to our efficient team size and modularity of projects, you can move quickly and deliver projects within short timeframes. You will be an essential part of our client team, responsible for managing the delivery of high-quality charging stations across the UK. You will spend sufficient time on the road to supervise the quality of construction projects in the UK. Finally, you never walk alone but work in close cooperation with our architects, project managers and expansion managers, as well as with our external construction partners.

Electric mobility a new territory for you? No problem! As part of your onboarding, you will participate in a series of exciting workshops where you will learn everything important about electric mobility and fast charging infrastructure. We are looking forward to welcoming you to our innovative and rapidly growing company!

Who we’re looking for

You are a real team player, and you have the ability to think on your own feet - you feel comfortable taking initiative and responsibility. You are not afraid to make mistakes, and you are always keen to keep on learning. "Think like a founder" is something you identify easily with, and you want to get things done! Additionally, you see yourself in the following description:

• You have a minimum of five years of experience in a similar role (preferably in a client managing construction activity or working for a top-tier construction contractor);
• Your excellent organisational and project management skills help you coordinate construction programmes of multiple projects simultaneously;
• Your strong communication skills help you to engage and negotiate effectively internally and externally. You confidently manage contractors and represent Fastned and our values to stakeholders and the general public alike;
• Your eye for detail and a commercial judgement lead to a high standard of quality;
• Last but not least, you are fluent in English and own a valid driver’s licence.
• A big plus if you have experience in civil construction, highways, electrical installations or retail.

Join us in building a better future

We work hard to change the world, but we don’t forget to recognise & celebrate our successes, big and small. We put a focus on work-life balance, provide you with genuine work flexibility and have family‐friendly policies in place. Benefits slightly differ depending on which country you will be working on. Our core benefits include:

• Stock option plan - we believe in shared value creation;
• A training and development budget of £2,600 per year per employee, because development and training are important to us, and our sector offers endless opportunities;
• 29 holidays. Additionally, we give you two mission days you can use to contribute to Fastned’s mission or to support a cause that is important to you;
• We will provide you with an EV car with charging expenses covered;
• A paid pension plan, fully covered by Fastned!
• Full health and dental cover via Bupa;
• Daily commuting costs to the office are reimbursed;
• Daily vegetarian lunches, snacks, and drinks are provided at our office location;
• Weekly CrossFit classes with a trained professional;
• Mental Wellbeing with nilo health: Access to a confidential mental health platform offering 1-on-1 coaching with psychologists, group sessions, and a variety of digital self-care tools;
• Physical Wellbeing with Wellhub: Enjoy a sponsored membership providing flexible access to a vast network of local gyms, fitness classes, and premium digital apps for wellness and nutrition;
• Going the extra mile for parents: We provide you with personalised coaching support before, during, and after parental leave, facilitated by Foundree;
• Understanding women’s health is beneficial for all of us, fostering empathy, improving communication, and creating a more inclusive workplace. That’s why we teamed up with Flouria, providing you with quick access to a broad range of women’s health professionals;
• In addition to fun events year-round, we throw notorious Christmas parties, annual ski trips and organise an amazing yearly trip abroad with all employees;
• Other perks include flexible working hours, full travel compensation, and the working gear of your choice.

Interested? Apply today! We would love to have a conversation with you! Apply now, send us your CV and explain in your motivation letter why you’re excited about joining our mission to provide freedom to electric drivers and speeding up the energy transition. If you have any questions, please contact us via our email recruitment@fastned.uk

Fastned stands for equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, religions, neurodiversity, disabilities, parental status or any other protected characteristic that makes you unique.