Connections Manager

ICP Design and Delivery Manager Location: Remote, with occasional travel to LondonSalary: CompetitiveContract Type: PermanentWorking Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday We are expanding our on‑street charging capability and establishing a new function dedicated to the Independent Connection Provider (ICP) stage of EV charging delivery. We are looking for a Connections Manager to take full ownership of this workstream and act as our internal expert for underground electrical connections, DNO/IDNO engagement and technical design. This is a rare opportunity to shape and lead a new technical area of the business, operating end‑to‑end across design, approvals, pricing, scheduling, delivery and quality assurance. What You Will Be Doing Lead and manage the full ICP lifecycle for on‑street EV charging projects. Oversee underground cable routing, design submissions and connections from DNO/IDNO networks to our charging infrastructure. Act as the main point of contact with DNOs/IDNOs, driving approvals and resolving technical queries. Produce, interpret and validate electrical designs, ensuring compliance with NERS and DNO standards. Own ICP pricing, quotation validation, cost forecasting and delivery performance. Manage multi‑site programmes, accountable for schedule, cost, quality, safety and energisation readiness. Identify risks, manage constraints and sequence activity to maintain throughput and SLAs. Represent the ICP function in client, supplier and internal planning meetings. Drive quality assurance, accurate documentation and compliance across all ICP activities. Help shape processes, standards and best practice for this new function. What You Will Bring Strong electrical project management experience within ICP, DNO/IDNO, EV charging or utilities. Solid understanding of LV underground connections, DNO processes and network standards. Ability to read and produce electrical designs and technical documentation. Proven experience owning pricing, forecasting, budgets and delivery outputs. Confident dealing with clients, suppliers and senior technical stakeholders. Experience in or exposure to NERS environments (highly desirable). A proactive self‑starter who can build and lead a new technical delivery function. Ground Control Ground Control is a UK‑based grounds maintenance company powered by the latest technology. Since launching in 1973, Ground Control has grown rapidly and now provides full national coverage for our customers across the UK and Ireland. We deliver a range of services, including grounds maintenance, winter gritting, landscape construction, design, arboriculture, electric vehicle charging point installation to more than 50,000 commercial properties across the UK. If you are looking to invest in your future with a business that puts people at the centre of everything, speak to a member of our team. Equal Opportunities Statement At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on sex, age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond. #J-18808-Ljbffr