Edward Faldo

Dynamic Senior Project Manager with over 10 years of experience in transport planning and electric vehicle markets, adept at leading initiatives with a detail-oriented approach. Known for excellent communication, engagement, and presentation skills, thriving in fast-paced environments across both public and private sectors.

Professional with strong background in strategic planning and operational efficiency. Known for fostering teamwork and driving results, ensuring adaptability in dynamic environments. Skilled in project management, resource allocation, and process improvement. Highly reliable and capable of meeting organizational goals.

• Keen sportsman actively playing rugby, cricket and golf across London and Dorset.
• Voluntary work including National Autistic Society, and facilitate local election support.
• Active interest in live sport and music, city breaks, local politics, cycling, active travel and dogs.

• Senior Electric Vehicle Planning Manager, Believ formerly Liberty Charge (part of the Liberty Global group), 02/01/22, Present, Spearheaded the deployment of on-street EV charging infrastructure across five London boroughs worth £3 million in residential areas, coordinating efforts between Local Authorities, Charge Point Operators, e-Mobility stakeholders, and Build Partners (Virgin Media/O2) – installing over 400 charge points., Successfully managed relationships with Local Authorities throughout their electric vehicle charging journey, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines from planning to installation to ongoing use., Contributing to local authority tenders and fostering strong relationships with local government officers and elected officials, ensuring smooth project execution and long-term collaboration., Delivered consistent project updates and detailed reports to senior management and clients, ensuring transparency and informed decision-making., Led a team of site selection technicians responsible for identifying suitable locations for charge points, utilizing GIS and AutoCAD tools., Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including engineers, contractors, and suppliers., Prepared and submitted Planning Applications for Rapid Chargepoints, ensuring compliance with local regulations., Conducted comprehensive site surveys and analyzed DNO maps from a variety of area, including those from Scottish & Southern Electricity Networks, UKPN and National Grid to validate site suitability for installation., Implemented monitoring to track charge point utilization, delivering monthly performance reports and recommending actionable improvements to boost adoption rates., Played a key role in the procurement process for new suppliers., Proactively identified and mitigated project risks and challenges, implementing strategies to minimize impact and ensure successful project delivery.
• Sustainable Transport Project Lead, Southampton City Council, 07/01/20, 02/01/22, Led the execution of sustainable transport projects under the city’s 5-Year Electric Vehicle Action Plan (EVAP) and Green City Charter Delivery Plan, driving progress towards environmental goals., Played a key strategic role in developing the Full Business Case for achieving EU Nitrogen Dioxide compliance in Southampton, advancing active travel and future mobility initiatives at both local and regional levels., Managed a £1 million program, overseeing regional freight consolidation, EV charging infrastructure procurement and installation, and the implementation of citywide Delivery & Servicing Plans., Reviewed, revised, and communicated the EVAP performance dashboard to senior management, ensuring clarity and alignment with project objectives., Implemented targeted innovations and measurable improvements within the EVAP program, successfully elevating the department’s external audit rating from Limited to Reasonable within one year., Delivered strategic advice and initiatives to foster innovation in Electric Vehicle advancements, including speaking at the EV World Congress 2020.
• Principal Transport Planner, Paul Mew Associates, 04/01/19, 05/01/20, Successfully led and managed diverse transport planning projects for a wide range of public and private sector clients, guiding them through the planning process to achieve key outcomes., Played a central role in shaping the company's client and growth strategy, fostering strong client relationships, identifying future workstreams, and leading bids to secure a robust pipeline of projects across the business., Led the delivery of planning applications for Transport for London’s (TfL) Rapid Electric Charge Point expansion, a key component of an £18 million initiative aimed at transitioning drivers from fossil fuels to electric vehicles., Demonstrated extensive experience in delivering Transport Assessments, Construction Logistics Plans, Delivery & Servicing Plans, Travel Planning, Design Advice, consultations, car park design, and modelling interpretation., Took ownership of training and line-managing junior staff, while also serving as a key reviewer for the technical delivery of reports, drawings, and business cases, ensuring high-quality outputs.
• Transport Planner, Iceni Projects, 12/01/16, 04/01/19
• Transport Planner, Paul Mew Associates, 09/01/14, 12/01/16
• Graduate Planner, Paul Mew Associates, 09/01/13, 09/01/14