Spezialist für Null-Emissions-Infrastrukturverbindungen und -standards (Technische Innovation) (m/w/d)

Job Description

Would you like to be part of solving one of the biggest environmental challenges on the planet? If so, now is the time for you to join our expanding team at Cenex!

We are recruiting a Zero Emission Infrastructure Connections and Standards Specialist for our Technical Innovation team.

The Senior Specialist will primarily act as a technical authority on EV charging within Cenex, providing advice and support for our public and private sector clients. Support includes market analysis, technology appraisal, procurement and installation advice, management of trials and demonstrations, and product market entry strategies while also contributing to the development of Cenex's internal knowledge base in future electric vehicle infrastructure (EVI) technologies.

The successful candidate will play a crucial role within the Research and Technical Services Department helping deliver a wide range of collaborative R&D projects and technical consultancy services. Typical projects include:

• Act as a technical authority on EVI products and services, including standards, regulations, design, installation, grid connection (e.g. G98/G99), wireless charging and EMF compliance.
• Provide deep market and technology expertise across innovative charging solutions (e.g. V2X, wireless, kerbside/lamppost charging), charge point providers, back-office systems and battery-supported charging.
• Lead EVI market opportunity assessments, including SWOT analysis, competing technology reviews, supplier assessment, standards compliance and market potential evaluation.
• Deliver independent technology appraisal and due diligence of EVI solutions, assessing compliance, performance, safety, cyber security and technical risk.
• Develop EVI technical and procurement specifications, including product requirements covering design, installation, network connection and operational performance.
• Support public and private sector procurement and deployment through supplier evaluation, site feasibility assessments and technical audits of installation quality and compliance.
• Design and deliver EVI trials, pilots and demonstrations, including systems integration, commissioning, performance evaluation, business case development and user feedback.
• Undertake research and provide technical advice across a range of supporting low emission technologies such as battery technologies, CAM infrastructure, vehicle standards, prosumer solutions, safety, cyber.
• Supporting Business Development through strategic input, written methodologies, publicising Cenex's credentials, and supporting proposal writing and lead generation.

Qualification & Skills

We are looking for candidates with the following attributes:

Essential

• Masters level degree or above in a relevant subject (e.g. STEM)
• Expert knowledge of electrical wiring standards, including BS 7671 and ENA Engineering Recommendations, as well as EV charging equipment standards including IEC 61851, IEC 62196, IEC 61980, ISO 15118.
• An understanding of UK electricity system architecture and markets and energy systems.
• Ability to analyse and present technically challenging data and content in accessible verbal and written form.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills and report construction.
• Strong interpersonal and client engagement skills.
• Ability to project manage technical, multi discipline research and consultancy projects
• Ability to work and travel flexibly in the UK, and on occasion abroad.
• 5 years' previous experience in an EVI technical design, consulting or deployment role.
• Relevant, or transferable industrial experience.

Desirable

• Knowledge of low and zero emission transport and alternative fuel technologies.
• Interest in emergent transport decarbonisation areas such as marine, farming and construction.
• Experience managing research and/or consultancy projects.
• Equipment test and trail design and equipment instrumentation specification
• Data collection and analysis
• International experience and/or able to work in a second language.

If you are passionate about the transition to net zero and you are inspired by a role that makes a difference, start your career with Cenex today!

To apply, send both your CV and a covering letter to [email protected]