Sales Director – Southern Europe Location: United Kingdom (Remote/Hybrid) About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Sales Director to lead growth across Southern Europe within the electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure sector. This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving revenue, developing strategic partnerships, and expanding market presence across key territories including Spain, Italy, and Portugal.The successful candidate will be based in the UK, working remotely with regular travel across Southern Europe. Key Responsibilities Lead and execute the commercial strategy for Southern Europe (Spain, Italy, Portugal)Build and manage a strong pipeline of enterprise-level customers across fleets, destination charging, and public charging infrastructureDevelop and maintain senior-level relationships with key stakeholders including utilities, municipalities, developers, and mobility providersNegotiate high-value commercial agreements from initial engagement through to closeCollaborate closely with engineering, delivery, and project teams to ensure successful deployment of charging infrastructureIdentify and develop new market opportunities and strategic partnerships across the regionMonitor market trends, regulatory changes, and competitive activity to inform strategyRepresent the business at industry events and senior stakeholder meetings across EuropeDeliver accurate forecasting, reporting, and pipeline management Required Experience & Skills Proven track record in senior sales leadership within EV charging, energy, infrastructure, or adjacent clean technology sectorsStrong experience operating in international markets, ideally across Southern EuropeDemonstrated success in complex B2B and/or B2G sales environments with long sales cycles and high-value dealsStrong negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder management skills at executive levelAbility to build and scale regional sales strategiesStrong commercial acumen with ownership of revenue targets and forecasting Language Requirements Fluent English (essential)Fluent in at least ONE of the following: Spanish, Italian, or Portuguese (essential) Additional Requirements Must be UK-based and eligible to work in the UKWillingness to travel frequently across Southern EuropeStrong cultural awareness and ability to operate effectively across multiple European markets

Product Engineering Director – Microgrids & Distributed EnergyOverviewA fast-growing, private equity-backed distributed energy platform is seeking a Product Engineering Manager / Director to lead a high-performing engineering team focused on microgrid and distributed energy system design. This role will play a critical part in shaping technical standards, product strategy, and engineering execution across a diverse portfolio of projects including solar, energy storage, and conventional generation.Key Responsibilities Lead and develop a team delivering power systems engineering expertise across microgrid and distributed energy projectsDefine and implement engineering standards, best practices, and internal guidelinesProvide technical oversight on electrical design, controls, protection systems, and power system studiesReview project designs and sequences of operation to ensure technical accuracy and qualityOwn and drive technical roadmap and long-term product strategy for microgrid solutionsPartner cross-functionally with development, commercial, and execution teams to deliver optimized, cost-effective systemsSupport integration of DER assets including solar, BESS, switchgear, and generation systemsLead team growth, mentorship, and performance managementImprove team effectiveness through tools, processes, and resource planning Candidate Profile 10+ years of experience in power systems engineering, with leadership experience building and managing teamsStrong expertise across distributed energy technologies (solar, storage, generation, switchgear)Deep understanding of microgrid systems, including grid-parallel and islanded operationsExperience with relay protection, switchgear (MV), and power system analysisKnowledge of interconnection processes and U.S. power marketsFamiliarity with controls systems and DER integration strategiesStrong communication skills with ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholdersBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (power focus preferred); PE license is a plus Why This Role Opportunity to shape the technical direction of a rapidly scaling energy platformHigh visibility role with direct impact on product and project deliveryBacked by significant institutional capital with an aggressive growth trajectoryBlend of strategy, leadership, and hands-on technical influence

Piper Maddox have recently partnered with a market leading EV Charging business, backed by some of the biggest names in the Automotive space.Together, we are searching for Director of Quality Control to join the Charging team.This client, who are a leading player in the EV Charging infrastructure world, financially backed by plethora of house-hold Automotive names are growing from strength to strength. Acquiring close to 60 new customers per month with more than 40,000 chargers deployed across the US.In this role, your responsibilities will include: Responsible for overseeing the entire Quality function, covering both Hardware and Software. Will be tasked with implementing & upholding company wide quality standards. Responsible for 1 direct report with scope to add another quickly. Oversee all current and future product iterations including testing. To be successful in this position, we believe that you will have a background similar to the below: Background across Quality control, covering both hardware and software with a preference towards hardware heavy candidates. Proven track record of implementing and upholding the highest standard of quality control. Tenured career, minimum of 7-8 years.Does not need an E-mobility background, whilst helpful, the product needs to be hardware and software focused, specifically for B2C products. Six Sigma experience. Engineering degree is strongly preferred. If this sounds like the kind of position you would like to be considered for – get in touch!