Job Title: EV Manager – Energy (UK)
Location: Primarily office-based (with regular travel to sites and client meetings across the UK)
Reporting to: Manging Director
About Circet
Circet is an international infrastructure services provider, delivering large-scale network build and maintenance across telecoms and energy sectors throughout Europe.
In the UK, Circet is rapidly scaling its Energy business—building capability across electricity networks and related infrastructure to support increasing demand from network operators and the wider energy transition.
Backed by strong investment and an established delivery platform, the business is focused on growing its presence across the UK through a combination of delivery excellence, client partnerships and targeted expansion.
Job Purpose
To lead the development and pricing of EV infrastructure opportunities, converting early-stage client enquiries into commercially viable and technically deliverable projects. The role will shape project scope, develop cost estimates, coordinate technical inputs, and support successful bid submissions across on-street, fleet charging and HPC programmes.
Drawing on strong electrical installation experience, the role will bring practical technical insight into the bidding process, ensuring installation methodologies, infrastructure requirements and cost assumptions reflect real delivery conditions.
A key aspect of the role will be identifying, onboarding and managing the specialist supply chain required to support bidding and delivery, including electrical contractors, ICP partners, designers and technology providers, ensuring competitive and deliverable proposals. In addition, the role will support the company’s NERS accreditation journey and help lay the foundations for future internal capability to deliver EV infrastructure projects as the business expands.
The role will carry pipeline and revenue targets, contributing directly to the growth of the EV infrastructure portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
Sales & Opportunity Development
- Lead the development of, deliverable, EV infrastructure and maintenance opportunities.
- Engage with clients, and stakeholders to clarify scope and technical requirements.
- Act as UK lead for pan-European EV collaboration.
Estimating & Commercial
- Lead the technical development of bids and proposals for EV infrastructure projects, working with the commercial team to ensure robust and competitive submissions.
- Prepare cost estimates and pricing inputs for EV charging infrastructure, electrical connections and associated civils works.
- Coordinate inputs from supply chain partners to develop deliverable proposals.
- Identify technical risks, cost drivers and programme constraints that may influence pricing, delivery strategy or commercial approach.
Supply Chain Development
- Identify electrical and EV delivery partners, including ICPs, electrical contractors and design consultants.
- Establish relationships with technology providers and installation partners to support scalable EV project delivery.
- Ensure supply chain inputs support competitive, realistic and deliverable proposals.
Grid Connections & Technical Development
- Coordinate with ICPs and DNOs to assess capacity and connection costs.
- Support the preparation of connection applications and technical proposals.
- Ensure schemes are developed in line with DNO requirements and contestable works processes.
NERS & Capability Development
- Support the company’s NERS accreditation process, establishing procedures and technical governance required for certification.
- Support the development of an in-house electrical delivery capability to progressively self-deliver electrical works.
Safety Culture Leadership
- Promote and support a safety-first culture.
- Ensure installation methodologies align with relevant UK legislation, electrical standards and best practice.
Minimum Expected Experience & Qualifications
Experience
- Significant experience delivering electrical installation projects.
- Experience supporting estimating, tender development or bid preparation.
- Exposure to EV charging infrastructure or projects involving electrical vehicle charging.
- Experience coordinating subcontractors, electrical contractors and supply chain partners.
- Familiarity with DNO processes, ICP works or grid connections is advantageous.
Qualifications
- Recognised electrical qualification (NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds Electrical Installation or equivalent).
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).
- Inspection & Testing qualification (City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent) desirable.
- JIB Gold Card or equivalent industry accreditation preferred.
- SSSTS or similar site supervision qualification desirable.
- City & Guilds 2919 Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Installation or equivalent desirable.
Desirable Attributes
- In-depth knowledge of the EV landscape.
- Experience in bid management and tender processes.
- A proven track record of developing, coaching, and mentoring teams.
- Commitment to continuous professional development and industry best practices.
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