EV Infrastructure Delivery and Operations Co-Ordinator

This role has a starting salary of £42,958 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week.

We are hiring an Electric Vehicles (EV) Chargepoints Delivery Coordinator to help Surrey progress towards its net zero carbon emission transport future. The position will sit within our fantastic Traffic Regulation Orders (TRO) team, but it is expected that initially it will be task-managed by the Major Projects EV Project Team.

Our Offer to You

• 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (pro-rated for part time opportunities)
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
• Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents

About the Team

The TRO Team provides a legal service throughout Highways Operations & Infrastructure Directorate by promoting and producing temporary and permanent Traffic Regulation Orders (TRO) and Notices for works on the Surrey Road Network. Our aim is to provide a professional, efficient and cost-effective service to the Council. The Team ensures that the Council is protected in its legal duty and that all TRO and Notices are in place prior to any works being carried out on the Highway.

The EV team sits within the TRO team and is supported by the Major Infrastructure and Highways Improvement Team, who facilitates the delivery of capital projects initiated within the Infrastructure directorate, including multi-million-pound highways, environmental and E-mobility schemes, which align to the council's vision.

The TRO and Major Infrastructure teams are based respectively in Merrow (Guildford), and Victoria Gate (Woking), but we promote a hybrid approach to working. The successful applicant will be expected to visit potential and operational EV Infrastructure sites across Surrey on a regular basis.

About the Role

As the Chargepoint Delivery Coordinator, you will play a key role in promoting, coordinating and managing the delivery and operation of on-street electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across Surrey. Working closely with public and private sector stakeholders, EV chargepoint operators (CPOs) and contractors, you will support the delivery of a wide range of innovative, complex and politically sensitive chargepoint and cable gully installation projects.

The role involves advising on and processing Traffic Regulation Orders, managing and prioritising suggestions for new EV chargepoint locations from a variety of sources, and monitoring the progress of installation projects. You will also maintain accurate asset records for hundreds of operational sites and oversee a range of administrative and operational processes that support the successful installation, maintenance and operation of Surrey's EV charging network.

Shortlisting Criteria

In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills:

• Possessing meticulous organisation and data management skills, and details conscious - able to keep track of 100s suggested locations for new EV infrastructure from a variety of sources, monitoring progress and keeping records of relevant considerations on each individual site.
• Delivery focused, and solution driven. Able to prioritise and plan own workload in the context of conflicting priorities and work on own initiative, focusing on project's objectives - the installation of on-street Electric Vehicle charging infrastructure across Surrey for the benefit of its residents.
• Able to build constructive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including other internal teams, Residents, Districts and Boroughs, Chargepoints Operators (CPO), Surrey Lighting Services Limited and other contractors.
• Able to support the EV Delivery Supervisor in drafting and present various correspondences and reports, such as responses to customers and budget summaries. Maintain databases and prepare information for publication on the County Council's website.
• Able to respond to residents in writing, by phone and at times in person in a timely and professional manner, addressing concerns while supporting the authorities Transport Plan priorities.
• Able to undertake regular sites visits across Surrey in order to assess site suitability, audit assets and liaise with residents.
• Experienced in using word, excel, and outlook. Knowledge of GIS mapping and /or CAD would be also beneficial.

To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions:

1. What do you think are the three biggest challenges to installing on street EV charging infrastructure in Surrey?
2. In what ways do you deal with large sets of detailed information that will over time become vital for contract management?
3. How would you approach gaining the widest support from elected members and residents for installing public chargepoints?
4. How would you deal with a chargepoint operator who is not reporting information as per the Key Performance Indicators in the contract?

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 27/09/26 with interviews planned for the week commencing 05/10/26.

Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.

Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents!

Our Commitment

We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum shortlisting criteria, as displayed on the advert, we guarantee you an interview.

Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.