EV Infrastructure & Asset Protection Officer

Our client, a London borough authority, is seeking an EV Infrastructure & Asset Protection Officer for a contract role within the highways sector. The position will support the development and management of electric vehicle charging infrastructure across pavements, while also addressing highway encroachments and other contraventions affecting the public highway.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage applications for pavement-based electric vehicle charging solutions (cross-pavement charging channels, cable gullies, or through-pavement channels)
Review applications against policy criteria and support the development of an effective approval process
Help establish and improve procedures as the electric vehicle charging scheme develops
Work with contractors to coordinate and deliver approved charging installations
Support the development of alternative charging solutions, including car park charging infrastructure and lamp column charging
Investigate highway encroachments and other contraventions affecting the public highway
Carry out enforcement activities and ensure compliance with relevant highway regulations
Communicate with residents, contractors and internal stakeholders regarding applications, approvals and enforcement matters

Job Requirements:

Experience in electric vehicle charging points, electric vehicle infrastructure or a related highways environment
Understanding of pavement-based charging solutions
Knowledge of highway regulations, asset protection or public realm compliance
Experience in reviewing applications against policy, technical or regulatory criteria
Enforcement experience, including investigating breaches and securing compliance
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple applications and cases
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work collaboratively with residents, contractors and local authority teams

Role Benefits:

Opportunity to support the development of innovative electric vehicle infrastructure
Involvement in a high-profile highways and sustainability initiative
Varied responsibilities across EV infrastructure, asset protection and enforcement
Opportunity to help shape new policies and operational processes
If you have experience in electric vehicle charging infrastructure, highways enforcement or asset protection and are ready to contribute to the delivery of evolving public charging solutions, apply now
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed