Job description
You'll be joining this exciting journey at the start of our scale-up phase, and working with us to hit the ambitious targets our shareholders have set. You'll become part of a passionate and supportive team in a fast-paced, dynamic and result-driven environment.
About the role
As a Regional Build Director you will own delivery outcomes for Believ's local authority build programme across your allocated region, translating accepted, build-ready sites into installed, energised and operational charge points on time, to budget and to standard. Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, you will lead the Senior Programme Managers responsible for the region's multi-disciplinary build squads and be accountable for overall regional delivery performance, priorities, capacity, development and output. Key responsibilities span Regional Delivery Ownership, Squad Leadership & Capability, Site Handover & Build Readiness & Acceptance, Connections & Metering & Energisation, Contractor & Supply Chain Management, Customer & Client & Community Engagement, Commissioning, Quality & Handover, and Safety, Data & Reporting. This is a senior regional leadership role with real autonomy at the sharp end of the UK's transition to electric mobility.
About you
At Believ, we are building a culture that attracts and retains the best talent. We are a dedicated and high-performing team, accustomed to working at pace in an ever-evolving industry, and we are looking for people who are as passionate as us about cutting carbon emissions and providing cleaner air for all. The successful candidate will have the following attributes and skills:
- Substantial experience leading multi-site infrastructure delivery at scale, with accountability for programme, cost and quality, gained within the CPO, electricity utilities or telecommunications utilities sectors.
- A track record of leading leaders: managing managers and multi-disciplinary teams, not just direct delivery staff.
- Demonstrable experience delivering infrastructure in local authority on-street and car park environments, including permitting, streetworks, reinstatement and the practical requirements of working on operational public sites.
- Strong working knowledge of DNO connection processes and the technical and commercial realities of energising new infrastructure at scale.
- Experience managing multi-contractor delivery models, including allocation, performance management and supply chain growth.
- Commercial acumen with experience owning a delivery budget, forecasting volumes and managing variance.
- Comfort with data as a management tool: KPI ownership, dashboard reporting, and using operational data to drive performance.
- Excellent communication skills, credible with a council officer, a contractor's site team, a resident at their front door and an executive audience, often in the same week.
- Based within, or able to travel regularly across, the allocated UK region, with a full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to Believ offices, local authority locations, construction sites and supplier premises.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and bonus scheme
- 25 days' annual leave, plus the usual 8 UK Bank Holidays and the option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year*
- Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app, personal medical insurance, critical illness cover, dental, optical & travel insurance, income protection and life assurance
- Pension contribution matched up to 10%
- Access to our car benefit scheme and cycle to work scheme
- Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us.
- 16 hours a year Volunteer Time Off to support causes that are important to you
- Virgin Media / O2 discounts and offers
- Access to VIP Arena Suites at the O2 Arena (London) and First Direct Arena (Leeds)
- Enhanced parental leave policies
- Our core office hours are 10am - 4pm, Mon-Fri (so early birds/night owls can find a pattern that suits them, as long as it also works for their team)
- This perk can only be availed for the following calendar year by employees who started before 1st December
Location
The position is full time, hybrid with 3 days (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday) based in the office within the North West. Believ is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our people.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Pay & benefits
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About this role
About Believ
Company Overview
Believ, operating as the trading name of Liberty Charge Limited
London, United Kingdom
2019
Approximately 50 employees (source: believ.com). Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed as a private entity, but it secured a £300 million funding commitment in 2025 from joint owners Liberty Global and Zouk Capital (source: gbnews.com).
What They Do
Believ is a privately held electric vehicle (EV) charge point operator (CPO) that focuses on installing, operating, and maintaining publicly accessible EV charge points powered by 100% renewable energy. The company launched its operations in 2021, initially targeting local authorities to provide charging solutions for residents without home access. Over time, Believ has expanded its offerings to include fully funded propositions for businesses and landowners, positioning itself as one of the UK's best-funded CPOs with significant investments in growth and infrastructure (source: cbinsights.com). Their technology encompasses a range of charging speeds, from on-street units for overnight use to rapid and ultra-rapid hubs located in commercial sites and car parks (source: believ.com).
Projects & Track Record
Believ has undertaken several notable projects, including a £21 million initiative with Suffolk County Council, which is funded by a £5.3 million UK government LEVI bid and £16 million from Believ itself. This project aims to deliver a minimum of 2,100 on-street bollard units and over 400 car park rapid/ultra-rapid points by the end of 2026, with plans to scale to 6,000 total sockets starting in summer 2025 to serve 25% of households without driveways (source: cbinsights.com). Additionally, Believ has earned industry award nominations for its inclusive infrastructure projects in Newham and East London, and has collaborated with local councils to support public-fund-free installations (source: believ.com). Their partnerships with companies like Wallbox for fast-charging expansion and Virgin Media O2 for infrastructure development further highlight their commitment to enhancing EV charging accessibility across the UK (source: wallbox.com).
Recent Developments
In the past two years, Believ has made significant strides, including the announcement of a £300 million private funding commitment in 2025 aimed at deploying over 30,000 chargers across the UK. This funding is a collaborative effort with Liberty Global, Zouk Capital, and various banks, solidifying Believ's scalable model for EV infrastructure (source: gbnews.com). The company also won the Suffolk LEVI contract, marking a significant milestone as the first English authority to sign, with installations set to begin in summer 2025 (source: cbinsights.com). Furthermore, Believ achieved B Corporation certification in March 2025, demonstrating its commitment to social and environmental performance (source: bcorporation.net).
Working There
Believ offers a diverse range of roles across various departments, including engineering, construction, commercial, legal, HR, marketing, product design, and ESG coordination. The company is actively hiring for positions such as senior fullstack/backend developers, site reliability engineers, and business development roles, particularly in their new Leeds office alongside their London headquarters (source: believ.com). The company culture emphasizes collaboration, data-driven strategies, and a commitment to employee development, reflecting its rapid growth and ambition to become the UK's largest reliable operator in the EV charging sector (source: electroverse.com). Documented benefits include a commitment to 100% renewable energy, carbon offset programs, and community engagement initiatives (source: believ.com).