Location
London Borough of Hounslow
Hours
Full Time
Salary
£59,298 per annum
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join the London Borough of Hounslow as the Council’s Electric Vehicle (EV) Programme Manager. You will oversee the delivery of more than 2,000 new charging points as part of one of London’s most ambitious EV strategies. Your responsibilities will include procuring further operators, managing the delivery programme, communicating benefits to residents, liaising with stakeholders, and evaluating project outcomes to inform next steps.
Managing a team of Project Managers and Officers, and working closely with colleagues across the Council, you will have the support needed to ensure the programme’s success. This role offers a great opportunity to further develop your EV and programme management experience, with potential scope to broaden responsibilities to other elements of the Council’s transport programme.
You will be part of the Programme & Strategy team within the Transport & Parking division. This team delivers strategic transport projects including the EV Programme, Kerbside Strategy, and Parking Strategy, all of which contribute to the Council’s Corporate Plan and transport objectives. The team also manages contracts and monitors performance across the division through its Programme Management Office function.
The London Borough of Hounslow is an outstanding council serving a diverse and vibrant community. With visionary leadership, a dynamic Cabinet, and a can-do culture, the Council is committed to making lives better for its residents and embracing innovation in transport and sustainability.
Experience
- Excellent knowledge of best practices in planning and delivering electric vehicle charging infrastructure, including familiarity with DfT, OLEV, and TfL guidance and design requirements.
- Strong track record managing complex traffic, transport, and/or parking improvement projects in urban settings, delivered on time and within budget.
- Practical understanding of risk, financial, and performance management techniques.
- Experience managing people and contracts to successfully deliver projects.
About You
- Excellent oral communication and stakeholder engagement skills, able to present information clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences.
- Open and approachable manner, able to engage positively with colleagues, staff, stakeholders, partners, and residents.
- Excellent written communication skills, with experience preparing reports and briefings for senior decision makers and formal Council committees.
- Ability to summarise complex proposals into clear, non-technical language.
- Strong ICT skills; experience with MS Project, Parkmap, CAD, and GIS is desirable.
- Positive ‘can do’ attitude with strong interpersonal skills to motivate staff and contractors.
- Confidence to resolve contract issues proactively and decisively with appropriate support.
Qualifications
While specific qualifications are not detailed, candidates should demonstrate relevant experience and skills in EV infrastructure delivery, project and programme management, and stakeholder engagement. A willingness to learn and adapt in a rapidly evolving sector is essential.
