Department: Operations
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Nationwide, UK
Compensation: £28,000 - £45,000 / year
Description
The Surveyor at Ocean Charge plays a crucial role in expanding our EV charging infrastructure across multiple sites. This role involves detailed site evaluations to ensure suitability for installing our EV charging platform 'Preconnect', while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and maximising operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Site Surveying: Attend various commercial and residential sites to survey car parks and inspect electrical infrastructure. Ensure all site-specific information is accurately gathered.
- Documentation: Collect and document photographic evidence of sites, and create comprehensive survey packs, including method statements and risk assessments.
- Liaison and Coordination: Serve as the point of contact between clients, subcontractor partners, and internal teams. Facilitate smooth communication and efficient survey processes.
- Compliance and Safety: Ensure all activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and safety standards. Continuously advocate and implement safe work practices.
Behaviours
- Attention to Detail: Demonstrates a high level of accuracy in all aspects of work. Carefully manages tasks to ensure complete and precise outcomes, particularly in documentation and data collection.
- Proactivity and Initiative: Takes proactive steps to address potential issues before they become problems, suggesting improvements in processes and efficiently managing resources.
- Adaptability: Comfortably adjusts to changing environments and is able to handle various challenges that come with working on different sites. Maintains high performance standards even under shifting deadlines and varying project scopes.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Technical Proficiency: Able to read and understand technical documents and blueprints related to electrical infrastructure.
- Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively report back to management and liaise with clients and partners.
- Problem Solving: Quick to identify issues and proactive in proposing and implementing practical solutions.
Requirements
- Qualifications: Relevant degree or equivalent in electrical engineering or a related field is preferred.
- Experience: Proven experience in surveying, with a background in electrical assessments of infrastructure projects.
- Certifications: Certification from a recognized industry body (e.g., City & Guilds) is highly desirable.
Bonus Points
- Experience with EV charging systems installation or maintenance.
- Previous work in multidwelling unit setups or commercial developments.
- Familiarity with emerging technologies in battery storage and solar energy solutions.
Benefits
We care deeply about making Ocean Charge an incredible place to work and invest a significant amount of time and energy into creating and maintaining a company culture that provides our team with a generous level of support whilst inspiring them to do their best work.
The specific benefits/perks we offer are continually evolving, but currently include:
- Generous personal development budget
- Top-of-the-line equipment (4K Monitors, MacBook Pro, etc.)
- Flexible, remote working
- Competitive salary with regular pay reviews
- Generous option grants
- Regular trips to see the rest of the team, with monthly lunches, quarterly socials and during our annual company strategy retreats
Beyond the tangible benefits though:
- You will be part of a growing team, at a pinnacle moment of scale for the business, and you will have the opportunity to influence the product and the support experience we offer for years to come.
- You will work with a wonderful group of people, who'll see you, and place great value on the contribution you make to the success of the business.
- You will work in a company that places great emphasis on both career and personal growth, with support to forge your own path during, and after, your time with the company