Head of Design (CAD) - EV Charging - Hybrid - London - £70k-£80k + Car/Bonus

EVEREC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 85,000

Job description

Head of Design (CAD) - EV Charging - Hybrid - London - £70k-£80k + Car/Bonus

This range is provided by EVEREC. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Location

Hybrid - London Office

Salary

£70,000 - £85,000 + Car/Bonus (Based on Experience)

About the Role

EVEREC is recruiting on behalf of a Charge Point Operator for a dynamic and experienced Head of Design to lead and develop the CAD and design teams with a strong focus on electrical and utility design principles. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of EV charging infrastructure, ensuring that all projects meet the highest industry standards while driving innovation and efficiency. You will be responsible for managing a team of designers, overseeing project workflows, and collaborating with executive leadership to refine and implement best practices in electrical and utility infrastructure design.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead and mentor a team of CAD designers and technicians, ensuring the delivery of high-quality EV site designs.
2. Oversee the end-to-end design process, from electrical and utility planning through to construction drawings and as-built records.
3. Establish and maintain design standards, workflows, and best practices with a focus on electrical infrastructure and utility connections.
4. Collaborate with executive leadership, engineers, and project managers to develop innovative, scalable, and cost-effective utility and electrical design solutions.
5. Ensure all designs comply with regulatory requirements, safety standards, and industry best practices, particularly in electrical and utility infrastructure.
6. Review and approve site layout designs for both LV and HV connected EV charging locations.
7. Work closely with planning teams to create high-quality indicative layouts and planning drawings incorporating utility requirements and electrical distribution.
8. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging new design technologies and software to enhance team productivity, particularly in electrical and utility network design.
9. Manage design documentation and ensure seamless collaboration between internal teams and external stakeholders, with a focus on utility coordination and power distribution.

Requirements

1. Proven experience as a Head of Design, Lead CAD Designer, or similar senior role, ideally in the EV, electrical infrastructure, or utility sector.
2. Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to mentor and develop a growing design team.
3. Expertise in AutoCAD, Revit, or other industry-standard design software with a focus on electrical and utility infrastructure.
4. In-depth understanding of electrical infrastructure, LV/HV connections, utility distribution, and construction principles.
5. Demonstrated experience in site layout design, electrical planning, and utility coordination for EV charging or similar infrastructure projects.
6. Excellent problem-solving skills, with a strategic mindset for innovation and process optimisation in utility and electrical design.
7. Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
8. Knowledge of UK planning regulations, electrical safety codes, and utility industry standards.

What They Offer

1. Competitive salary (Based on Experience).
2. Hybrid working model (London-based office with remote flexibility).
3. Leadership opportunity in a fast-growing sector with significant career development potential.
4. The chance to shape the future of EV charging infrastructure and drive meaningful change in electrical and utility network design.

If this role is of interest, please apply directly.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering, Design, and Project Management

Industries

Services for Renewable Energy, Utilities, and Construction