Electric Vehicle Charging Officer

**Job Introduction**:
**Help shape the future of transport and smart infrastructure in the Royal Borough of Greenwich.**

**About Us**:
The Royal Borough of Greenwich is committed to delivering a cleaner, smarter, and more connected borough. As part of our drive toward net zero emissions and digital transformation, we’re looking for an Electric Vehicle Charging and New Technologies Officer to lead on the delivery of EV charging infrastructure and wider future technology projects.

Our aim is to influence how we deliver modern public services — from EV charging and cross-pavement solutions to smart city innovations such as central management systems, solar energy integration, 5G small cells, and intelligent monitoring networks.

**About the Role**:
The postholder will report to the Street Lighting Manager and will primarily lead on and undertake the planning, implementation and delivery of our Electric Vehicle Charging Point Strategy and will include planning and implementation of Cross Pavement Charging solutions.

You will be the main point of contact with a range of stakeholder and internal clients and will manage/supervise contractors and appointed EV Charge Point Operators.

As well as the EV Strategy, the postholder will also lead on the Council’s climate energy commitments in relation to Street Lighting to continuously monitor and evaluate advancements in relevant technologies such as Central Management Systems, Solar energy systems, including integration of multi-functionable technologies such as 5G Small Cells, Councils Parking enforcement cameras, MET Police cameras and third-party environmental monitoring equipment to support borough-wide smart infrastructure objectives and to generate potential revenue opportunities to enhance performance, efficiency and public value

**About You**:
We’re looking for someone who can combine excellent technical knowledge with strategic thinking and communication skills. Ideally, you will have:
A background in electrical engineering, smart infrastructure, or transport technology, with current industry knowledge.

Experience delivering EV charging or related energy/technology projects from concept to completion.

Understanding of cross-pavement charging, grid connections, and smart charging solutions.

Awareness of UK regulations, IET code of practice, and compliance requirements for EV equipment installations.

An understanding of existing and emerging technologies in relation to energy saving solutions including CMS, Solar & Wind or hybrid systems.

Strong project management skills — able to juggle multiple schemes, budgets, and timelines simultaneously.

The ability to engage effectively with stakeholders, suppliers, and residents, translating complex technical information into clear decisions.

A passion for innovation, sustainability, and helping to create a low-carbon future.

Above all, you’ll be committed to delivering an efficient, well-connected network that our residents love - with a carbon footprint that we can be proud of, as well as delivering an important part of the councils Transport Strategy.

**Interested?**

**If you’re ready to help deliver smarter, cleaner streets and lead the way on future technologies, we’d love to hear from you.**

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- **Salary**£49,056 - £52,194
- **Frequency**Annual
- **Job Reference**royalgreenwich/TP/1387/420
- **Contract Type**Permanent
- **Closing Date**07 November, 2025
- **Job Category**Transport
- **Business Unit**Communities, Environment and Central (CEC)
- **Location**The Woolwich Centre, Flexible
- **Level of Disclosure and Barring Service, DBS, check required**No DBS
- **Posted on**31 October, 2025