Electric Vehicle Principal Delivery Engineer

This job is with Virgin Media O2, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. This is a field-based role covering North London on a 12 month FTC basis.

The Electric Vehicle Principal Delivery Engineer will be responsible for the infield supervision of build for Virgin Media O2 Electric Vehicle Charging point rollout within the UK, working on behalf of Believ. The Principal Delivery Engineer will ensure build is completed to the required quality and specification, dealing with onsite issues as they occur. The engineers will be responsible for completing pre-site surveys, as well as requiring the ability to supervise/sign-off electrical works and so will need the appropriate accreditation (NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent). The engineer will be covering a large region so travel will be required.

Roles and responsibilities will include:

• Execute a Delivery Plan which meets or exceeds SLA and VM/Believ budget expectations for sites to be delivered.
• Work closely with the EV Programme team to ensure that resources are identified and scheduled to meet all site inspection demands as required by the Programme.
• Work closely with various functions, such as Planning, Build and Partner Management to ensure the process for delivery is well established and that sufficient resources and orders exist in the regional pipeline for timely delivery of contractual commitments and VM budget targets.
• Work closely with the build partners to ensure that resources are identified and scheduled to meet all site build deliveries as required by the programme.
• Work with supply chain to ensure materials are readily available and with contractors.
• Manage DNO connection, working closely with ICP to align connection and installation timeframes within 10 day build model.
• Manage the site sign off process, both for the Local Authorities and for Believ, indicating when a site is completed from a VM O2 perspective.

Virgin Media O2 is an equal opportunities employer and we're working hard to remove bias and barriers for our people and candidates. We support and encourage you to be your authentic self throughout your application journey with us.

The must haves:

• A track record of successfully delivering large projects and programmes in Telecoms & Media sector.
• Experience of working with construction partners.
• NRSWA Streetworks and Supervision accreditations.
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent).
• Excellent communication and people management skills - the ability to align a team behind a challenging goal!

The other stuff we are looking for:

• Experience of delivering fibre backhaul or FTTP programmes desired.
• Previous Qualified Supervisor experience (NICEIC or NAPIT eligible).
• ECS Gold Card (Installation Electrician or Approved Electrician).
• City and Guilds 291918th Edition Wiring Regulations - BS 7671.

Our goal is to celebrate our people, their lives and everything in-between. We aim to create a culture that empowers everyone to bring the best versions of themselves to work each and every day.

Working at Virgin Media O2, you get a bumper reward package bursting with benefits, and loads of extras you can add if you'd like to. These are designed to support both you and your loved ones, making sure that you're covered no matter what life throws your way.

If we feel like a place where you can belong, we'd love to learn more about you as a person and your experience to date. Once you've submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include a competency based interview and practical exercise.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert, therefore we may bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you're offered a job with us, it will be conditional, based on the passing of background checks. All roles require a criminal record check and some roles need a financial probity check.