Bedford Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project Manager

General information Reference 004735 Closing Date 19/10/2025 Service AreaDirectorateEnvironmentService AreaTransport Policy Infrastructure & Highways Development ControlCategoryHighways/Engineering - Professional - Highways/Engineering - ProfessionalJob TitleBedford Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project ManagerGradeBBU13Salary Range ( pro rata for part time roles)BBU- 56676Contract TypeFull time fixed termContract Hours37.00Contract durationFixed term for 2 yearsJob AdvertThis is an opportunity to lead the delivery of a multi million pound infrastructure project that will install electric vehicle charging points across the Borough.You will be involved in the procurement of suppliers and take a supported role in contract management. Away from the administration and management of the scheme you will help to deliver the EV strategy and move it to the next phase of delivery. You will help the team to embed EV infrastructure provision across other service areas within the Council and liaise with external stakeholders.Working with closely with the teams across the Council you will use your project management experience of delivering large scale and complex contracts to manage the installation and operation contract between the chosen Charge Point Operator and the Council. You will also lead on monitoring and reporting to elected members and to the Office of Zero Emission Vehicles as part of Bedford Borough Councils duties and responsibilities under the LEVI scheme.The role provides the chance to develop and lead a team dedicated to EV provision in Bedford Borough under the Drive Electric Bedford Borough brand. This will provide opportunities for awareness raising engaging with the public and other local strategic stakeholders.We offer an agile working environment an easily accessible town centre office an attractive local environment and a friendly experienced and supportive team.How to applyWhen you are ready to apply click on Apply for Vacancy; you will be asked to upload a CVand answer some application questions. The application questions require a yes/no response. Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria. An optional CV template is provided below.Closing Date: Sunday 19thOctober 2025Interview Date(s): 3rd & 4th November 2025Please note:The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of: a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving) a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only) unless the appointment is business critical.For further information please email Guaranteed Interview SchemeBedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for. Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for. Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.Additional Vacancy InformationAllowance (pro rata for part time roles)N/AWork PatternMonday to Friday 37 hours per weekIs this an enhanced DBS roleNoIs this a politically restricted roleNoIs this a customer facing role which requires a fluent English SpeakerYesLocationBedfordshireLocationBorough Hall BedfordIs this a designated car user positionNoRequired Experience:IC Key Skills IT Experience,Project Management Methodology,Data Center Experience,LAN,Cloud Infrastructure,Computer Networking,Visio,ITIL,Project Management,SAN,Microsoft Project,Project Management Lifecycle Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1