Head of Power Connections
Connected Kerb
Lead end‑to‑end power connections, metering and tariff programme for EV charging rollout
11 days ago ago
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
103 Employees
Service Specialisms
EV Charging Solutions
Sustainable Infrastructure
Electrical Engineering
Urban Mobility
Renewable Energy Solutions
Smart City Solutions
Public Sector Consulting
Design & Development
Sector Specialisms
Infrastructure
Residential
Commercial
Transport
Role
What you would be doing
meter installation
data accuracy
connection projects
utility coordination
regulatory compliance
vendor management
- Meter Installation and Maintenance: Oversee the installation, and maintenance of metering equipment at EV charging sites
- Set and deliver the IDNO and ICP strategy to optimise the CK investment case
- Data Accuracy: Ensure the accuracy and reliability of metering data for billing and reporting purposes
- Review quality of the connections works in accordance with NERS regulations, Connected Kerb's Engineering Standards, Installation Guidelines and signing off the Practical Completion with ‘As Builts' and NRSWA audits using Connected Kerb's ‘Quality 3 Lines of Defence'
- Cost Management: Monitor and manage budgets for electricity connection projects, ensuring cost-effectiveness and efficiency
- Drives improvement across supplier landscape through regular provision and review of performance data
- Coordinate with Utilities: Liaise with utility companies to secure grid connections, negotiate terms, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
- Focuses on identifying and championing integrated solutions for clients and stakeholders
- Empowers and inspires team members to take stretch assignments
- Establish external and internal benchmarks and appropriate KPIs as the basis for demonstrating performance
- Compliance: Ensure all metering equipment and processes comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements
- Set and execute the ICP/DNO/IDNO strategy for the optimal cost and delivery for all connections within the 45-day Install to Commission SLA and receipt of AV
- Sets and communicates contribution expectations, metrics and outcomes for the team
- Progress Reporting: Prepare and present regular reports on project status, budget, and performance metrics to senior management
- Provide connections to the delivery teams that meet the target cost per socket required
- Leadership and continual development for the wider connections team with clear objectives/ defined delivery targets to ensure development of a high performing team.
- Documentation: Maintain detailed records of all connection and metering projects, including technical specifications, permits, and correspondence
- Performance Management: Set performance goals, conduct regular reviews, and implement improvement plans as needed
- Vendor Management: Manage relationships with the connections supply chain to ensure quality and timely delivery of services
- Manage Connection Projects: Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of electricity connection projects for new EV charging stations
- Manage ICPs to provide key documentation to CK's IDNO to secure the Asset Valuation
- Management of Connected Kerb's ICP contracts and the production of the Service Order to ensure contractual coverage for scope, schedule and cost along with active Change Control when required
- Training and Development: Provide training and development opportunities to team members to enhance their skills and knowledge
- Lead Health, Safety & Environment across all aspects of connections works. This includes assurance of CDM and all connection related activities and embedding Connected Kerb's Zero Harm approach
- Provide the site selection team with key information required to optimise connections costs
- Provide accurate and timely reporting of programme delivery progress, costs, risks and issues to the PMO, SDMs and the clients (where required) on a weekly basis.
- Performance & Contract management of ICPs delivery
- Building strong teamplay both internally and externally
- Promote Connected Kerb's core behaviours: Accountability; Building Strong Team Play; and Continuous Improvement.
- Delegates appropriately - monitors progress and provides support, resources and cover
- Supervise Teams: Lead and supervise ICPs involved in connection and metering projects
- Oversee the e2e connections from POC quotation through design approval to practical completion
- Manage all risks across the Programme to identify, categorise, assess, and mitigate risks to delivery and communicate relevant issues to the PMO and Senior Delivery Managers where appropriate
- Keep ahead of Energy and EV policy changes, code modifications, and emerging opportunities
- Anticipate risks such as grid availability, curtailment, or reinforcement delays
- Promote true collaboration between Connected Kerb and our ICPs through regular dialogue, monthly SRMs to discuss collective performance against Connected Kerb's 5 CPIs (Safety, Delivery, Quality, Cost & Reputation)
- Lead the Charge
- Ensure data quality for the provision of MPAN, client information and tariffs in line with energy supplier requirements
- Co-ordination and selection of the right tariff with energy suppliers for all commissioned sites
- Client Interaction: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients regarding electricity connections and metering issues
- Build strong working relationships with DNOs, DSOs, ICPs, IDNOs, Energy suppliers and Ofgem
What you bring
prince2
msp
pmo
p&l
hse
power
- Has confidence, authority and responsibility for all aspects of a significant area of work, including policy formation and application
- Strong relationships with key industry players, ICPs, DNOs & IDNOs
- APMP/PRINCE2 certification is a plus
- Experience in infrastructure Health, Safety, Environment & Quality, including CDM
- Thinks strategically to anticipate future trends and changing client needs
- Commercially experienced in developing and delivering connections strategies
- Proven track record of delivering infrastructure projects, ideally in energy or network infrastructure
- ICP, DNO & IDNO: Ability to build strong relationships across the electrical ecosystem
- Experience in managing P&L budgets
- Adopts a learning mindset; systematises and continuously improves processes as we grow
- Hands-on experience with project management tools e.g. MSP, Site Tacker
- PMO/programme scheduling experience
- Must be eligible to work in the UK
- An ability to prepare and interpret flowcharts, schedules and step-by-step action plans
- Client focused and able to manage counterparties at the heart of everything we do
- Involves colleagues with the right expertise to optimise decision making
- Deep knowledge of power industry, electricity connections and metering
- Familiarity with risk management and quality assurance control
- Experience in working with ESOs and setting tariffs
- Understanding of a solutions-oriented individual, proactive in providing pragmatic advice and innovative delivery
- Track record of successfully managing ICP projects to time, quality and budget
- Proven value engineering to overcome delivery issues
- A flexible work environment that prioritises results
- Pension scheme
- Private health insurance
- Competitive salary
- Bank holidays + 28 days of annual leave + your birthday off!
- One day for volunteering
- Flexible working hours and hybrid working model
- Life assurance
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Company
Overview
4,000 Chargers
Installed in 2022
The company installed over 4,000 chargers in 2022, demonstrating rapid expansion.
6,000 Live Charge Points
Smart Charging Network
The company operates a smart-charging network with over 6,000 live charge points across the UK.
2023
Company of the Year
Awarded Frost & Sullivan’s 2023 European Company of the Year for its innovative charger systems.
15–25 Years
Long-Term Contracts
The company offers underground infrastructure solutions with long-term contracts for reliable EV charging.
- Set out to tackle the lack of kerbside charging for EV drivers without private driveways.
- Secured major funding from Aviva Investors and the UK’s National Wealth Fund.
- Typical installations include kerbside ‘Gecko’, ‘Chameleon’, and ‘Limpet’ chargers in residential streets, workplaces, councils, and public car parks.
- Smart charging tech enables scheduled nighttime energy use at lower tariffs, helping ease grid pressure and lower costs.
- Selected as a preferred vendor in North America through procurement frameworks, expanding pilot projects in New York City.
- Unique underground infrastructure design conceals hardware and supports IoT/5G integration.
- Agile and dynamic
- Entrepreneurial
- People‑first
- Progressive
- Supportive
15-year lifespan
Charger Lifespan
Chargers are designed for an extended lifespan using recycled materials, exceeding the typical industry standard.
240 MW
Peak Demand Cut
Nationwide smart charging reduces peak energy demand significantly, contributing to energy efficiency.
190k chargers
Curb-side Chargers
Plans to deploy a large-scale charger network, supporting a significant portion of the UK government's target.
£65m investment
Charger Expansion
Significant funding to expand charging infrastructure, ensuring widespread accessibility.
- Optimise electricity use via dynamic load management to avoid grid strain and costly upgrades
- Use renewable energy sources wherever possible
- Committed to ensuring no one in the UK lives farther than a five-minute walk from a charger
- Building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace
- Foster a culture of belonging and respect for innovation and creativity
- Promote equal access to resources and advancement opportunities
- Actively address systemic inequalities to create a more just society
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