Service Manager - EV & Infrastructure
Southwark Council
Do you see yourself delivering impactful infrastructure projects?
Can you use your experience to drive operational excellence?
Does the idea of joining a forward-thinking team in a growing sector excite you?
If yes, we have the perfect role for you!
Our Asset Management Services – EV & Infrastructure Team is looking for a passionate and dedicated Service Manager - EV & Infrastructure to join our amazing team and help make a difference today.
About the Role:
This role sits within the EV & Infrastructure Team of Asset Management Services.
To manage the operational delivery of Electric Vehicle (EV) infrastructure and associated public realm assets across the borough.
To act as the key operational conduit between the Delivery Manager – EV & Infrastructure and frontline delivery teams, ensuring that EV infrastructure programmes are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the required standards.
The post holder will oversee subcontractors and installation teams, ensuring effective site supervision, compliance with health and safety legislation, and the accurate capture and maintenance of asset data and GIS systems.
To ensure works are delivered to programme, budget, and quality requirements, with risks effectively managed across operational delivery
About You:
To manage and supervise the delivery of EV Infrastructure Programmes. Acting as a cost centre manager with responsibility for operational delivery elements.
To assist in monitoring budgets, contractor spend, and programme costs, ensuring works are delivered within financial targets.
To contribute to identifying efficiencies and cost-saving opportunities within delivery programmes
To manage staff and ensure compliance in regards to Health and safety and relevant council policies.
To engage and update relevant stakeholders including residents via digital platforms, such as the website and social media.
To be an advocate and leader in ensuring diversity and inclusion of all staff, residents and stakeholders in all we do.
About the Team:
The EV & Infrastructure Team within Asset Management Services is at the forefront of delivering sustainable transport solutions across the borough. The team is committed to expanding and maintaining high-quality EV infrastructure, supporting the transition to greener travel and helping meet environmental targets.
For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification located at the bottom of the advert.
Contact Information:
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ryan McGibbon at Ryan.McGibbon@southwark.gov.uk.
Additional Information:
- Relevant technical qualification (engineering, electrical,
construction or equivalent experience) - Hours of work: 36 hours per week, Monday - Friday
- This role will be offered as a fixed term contract/ secondment for 2 years (24 months).
This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance at Standard level.
Benefits and more information:
https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/
Recruitment Timeline:
Advert close date: 11:59pm on Thursday 23rd July 2026.
Shortlisting date: to be confirmed.
Interview date: to be confirmed.
The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme:
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
- Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
- If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
About Southwark:
We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises, and we have a young, diverse and growing population.
At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.
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