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Head of Projects – SWARCO Smart Charging

About SWARCO Smart Charging

At SWARCO Smart Charging, we shape the future of sustainable mobility. As part of the global SWARCO Group, we develop and deliver intelligent EV charging infrastructure and services that support the transition to cleaner transport. Our solutions help customers deploy reliable, scalable charging networks that enhance accessibility and reduce environmental impact. Join our collaborative team, innovating for smarter, greener cities globally.

What you will do

We are looking for a strategic and commercially focused Head of Projects to lead the delivery of SWARCO Smart Charging projects across the UK. This is a home-based role with regular travel to sites and our Smart Charging offices in Hemel Hempstead and Dundee.

This senior leadership position will play a key role in the continued growth of the Smart Charging business. You will be responsible for overseeing project delivery, ensuring strong financial performance, and developing a high-performing team capable of delivering complex EV infrastructure programmes safely, on time, and within budget.

You will promote a culture of continuous improvement, quality management, and operational excellence while collaborating across departments and with key stakeholders. The role requires strong leadership, commercial awareness, and a focus on customer satisfaction alongside the highest standards of Health & Safety.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the delivery of all SWARCO Smart Charging projects
• Managing financial performance, budgets, and commercial outcomes
• Developing project delivery capability and team structure
• Driving continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget
• Maintaining strong customer relationships and stakeholder engagement
• Supporting the strategic growth of the Smart Charging business
• Promoting a positive leadership culture across the projects function

On a day-to-day basis, you will:

• Monitor project budgets and financial performance against targets
• Review contract documentation ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Lead and develop Project Managers, Coordinators, and delivery teams
• Liaise with customers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders
• Resolve escalations and customer issues effectively
• Implement and maintain quality and audit processes
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental, and ISO standards
• Support succession planning and talent development within the team

Profile

What we are looking for

Essential:
• Proven experience leading and growing a busy projects delivery function
• Strong financial and commercial management experience including P&L ownership
• Experience setting and managing budgets with focus on performance improvement
• Ability to analyse monthly accounts and optimise financial outcomes
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills
• Excellent prioritisation and communication skills across all levels
• Experience producing reports and presenting performance data
• IT literate with strong Microsoft Office skills
• APM qualification (minimum)
• SMSTS or IOSH Safety qualification
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations
• 18th Edition Electrical qualification
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable:
• Degree in Business or similar discipline
• NEBOSH Safety qualification
• EV charging or Smart Infrastructure experience
• Salesforce knowledge
• Experience within the EV industry
• Understanding of civils and buried cable risks
• Strong coaching and mentoring capability
• Experience developing succession plans and team capability

Benefit

What we offer

As well as providing a competitive salary and benefits package, SWARCO actively runs employee opinion surveys as part of our drive to provide a comfortable and supportive working environment. We will support your development, and you will also receive:

• Competitive salary and leadership benefits package including bonus
  • Company pension contributions
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Life assurance
  • Career development opportunities
  • Flexible home-based working with travel

Interested?

Please apply by clicking on the apply button.

Applications are shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before any advertised closing date. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment. Applications received after the closing date will not be processed.

We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK, therefore successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK by the start of their employment. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Should we require recruitment agency involvement, we will contact the agencies on our PSL, and we would ask that you respect the relationships we have already built with these suppliers. If an agency submits an unsolicited CV to any partner or employee of our company, you should be aware that they have no authority to enter into an arrangement with you.

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