Job Description

JOB TITLE EV CONSTRUCTION PROJECT COORDINATOR


IMMEDIATE MANAGER EV CONNECTIONS MANAGER


JOB PURPOSE


As part of MFG's national infrastructure development strategy, we are delivering an ambitious construction programme to install new electric vehicle (EV) charging facilities across our UK estate.


We are seeking a confident Construction Project Coordinator to support the Construction Project Management team to deliver multiple construction projects across the UK.


MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES


Securing Power to site
Work with IDNOs, ICPs and energy consultants to secure HV and LV Point of Connections (POCs)
Facilitate the exchange of information; including site feasibility, existing site load, EV power requirements, kva availability with associated costs, and timing of any DNO reinforcement works
Provide support to energy consultants to progress government funding
Manage pipeline of accepted POCs ensuring the components to successful energisation are in place:
HV Earthing - arrange soil resistivity testing, earthing design reports and order associated earthing installation
Harmonic Assessments - Ensure relevant data is with iDNO/DNO
Legal Completion - ensure Wayleaves and Leases progress to completion
Coordinate ICP appointments; manage IDNO asset adoption agreements, electricity connection agreements and metering installation orders
Procurement
Work with third party manufacturers to ensure Transformers / LV panels / EV chargers are available for delivery to site as required
Site Pipeline, Feasibility and Planning Support
Ensure property consultants and lawyers reviews are initiated when POCs are raised
Monitor the progress of site feasibility and planning with appointed architects


COMMUNICATIONS


Internal:


Liaise with Infrastructure, Operations, Fuels, and Development teams (phone, email, Teams, one-to-one meetings, conference calls).
Regular reporting to senior management.


External:


Liaise with Project Managers, contractors, local authorities, regulatory bodies, and suppliers.
Attendance of review meetings and work committees as required.


RELEVANT EXPERIENCE REQUIRED


Essential:


Strong administrative and project coordination experience
Good numeracy and attention to detail
Excellent skills in Microsoft Outlook and Excel


Desirable:


Experience working within an ICP / IDNO / DNO / CPO environment


TERMINOLOGY


IDNO


Independent Distribution Network Operators


A licensed company that owns and operates electricity distribution networks, typically serving new developments. They adopt and maintain assets built by ICPs.


ICP


Independent Connection Provider


A company accredited to design and construct electricity connections to the distribution network (i.e., not the DNO). ICPs build the new network infrastructure that connects developments to the grid.


DNO


Distribution Network Operator


A regional company licensed to distribute electricity from the National Grid to homes and businesses. They own and maintain the existing local electricity networks.


CPO


Charge Point Operator


A company responsible for installing, operating, and maintaining EV (Electric Vehicle) charging stations.


HV


High Voltage


Refers to electricity at voltages typically above 1,000 volts. Used for major infrastructure and large connections.


LV


Low Voltage


Electricity distribution typically below 1,000 volts -- what most commercial and residential connections use.


KVA


Kilovolt-Amperes


A unit of apparent power used to describe electrical load or capacity (1 kVA = 1,000 volt-amperes). Used when planning network capacity and load requirements.


POC


Point of Connection


The location on the existing electricity network (owned by a DNO or IDNO) where a new connection will be made.