EV Infrastructure Delivery and Operations Supervisor

As the EV Infrastructure Delivery and Operations Supervisor, you will be responsible for managing a small team facilitating the delivery of on-street Electric Vehicle charging infrastructure and residents cable gully deployment across Surrey. This will include working with EV chargepoints operator(s) (CPO), contractor(s) and cable gully equipment suppliers to implement a wide range of innovative, complex, and politically sensitive chargepoint and cable gully installations. It will also be necessary to manage and record resident and elected member consultations and advising on and process legal documentation including Traffic Regulation Orders, keeping track of suggested locations for new EV chargepoints and cable gullies from a variety of sources, monitoring progress and keeping records of relevant considerations on 100s of sites as well as other processes relevant to the installation and operation of EV charging infrastructure. As the EV Strategy develops the nature and the focus of the workload may vary to include specific interest groups and EV users.

• Possessing meticulous organisation and supervisory skills, and detail conscious by being able to manage others to keep track of 100s suggested locations for new EV chargepoints and cable gullies from a variety of sources, monitoring progress and keeping records of relevant considerations on each individual site.
• Delivery focused, solution driven and able to prioritise and plan own workload in the context of conflicting priorities and work on own initiative, focusing on project's objectives - the installation of Electric Vehicle charging infrastructure across Surrey for the benefit of its residents.
• Able to build constructive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including other internal teams, Chargepoints Operators (CPO), Surrey Lighting Services Limited, and contractors as well as frequent interaction with Surrey residents.
• Able to deal with change and work in a constantly evolving work context, including but not only - changing legal framework for the installation and operation of EV infrastructure, mixed public attitude towards EV infrastructure, new technologies emerging, etc. Demonstrate an ability to understand the (evolving) relevant legislation and the associated procedures and regulations.
• Able to apply guidelines in a consistent manner and follow an agreed process. In addition, strive to continuously improve these, and make them more efficient for all parties (SCC, CPO, and Surrey residents).
• Ability to attend regular sites visits across Surrey.
• Experienced in using word, excel, and outlook. Knowledge of GIS mapping and /or CAD would be also beneficial.
  
  The TRO Team provides a legal service throughout Highways Operations & Infrastructure Directorate by promoting and producing temporary and permanent TROs and Notices for works on the Surrey Road Network. Our aim is to provide a professional, efficient, and cost-effective service to the Council. The Team ensures that the Council is protected in its legal duty and that all TRO and Notices are in place prior to any works being conducted on the Highway.
The EV team sits within the Major Projects Team, who facilitates the delivery of capital projects initiated within the Place Directorate, including multi-million-pound highways, environmental and E-mobility schemes, which align to the council's vision.

This role has a starting salary of £48,698 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week. We are thrilled to be hiring an EV Infrastructure Delivery and Operations Supervisor to help Surrey progress towards its net zero carbon emission transport future. The position will sit within our fantastic Traffic Regulation Orders (TRO) team, but it is expected that initially it will be tasked managed by the EV team. The TRO and EV teams are based respectively in Merrow (Guildford), and Victoria Place (Woking), but we promote a hybrid approach to working. The successful applicant will also be expected to visit and assess suitability of potential and confirmed project sites across Surrey on a regular basis. Our Offer to You
• 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff)
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
• Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents., 1. What do you think are the three biggest challenges to installing on street EV charging infrastructure in Surrey?
2. How do you go about getting the most of a team member when workload is high and the job challenging? 3. In what ways do you deal with large sets of detailed information that will over time become vital for contract management? 4. How would you deal with a chargepoint operator who is not reporting information as per the Key Performance Indicators in the contract?