Overview

Principal, Sustainable Transport Specialist (London, GB)

Requisition ID 36700
Office Country United Kingdom
Office City London
Division Banking Sectors
Full-Time/Part-Time​ Full Time
Contract Type Fixed Term
Contract Length 2 years  
Posting End Date 08/06/2026 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purpose of Job

The Principal Sustainable Transport Specialist – Electric Mobility hereinafter ‘Sustainable Transport Specialist – Electric Mobility’ will primarily support the development of sustainable transport projects, with a focus on electric mobility and low carbon transport, at both national and urban level and in support of the EBRD Green Cities Programme.

The role will cover broad range of transport sectors integrating electric mobility and electrification, comprising both network and autonomous electric systems and including road and rail infrastructure and land-side facilities (ports, airports) and urban transport. Sector coverage shall comprise electric bus vehicles (battery and hybrid electric), construction, expansion or improvement of charging infrastructure, tram or trolleybus fleets, construction, and expansion or improvement of electric rail, metro and light rapid transit fleets and electric ferry and water taxi fleets. It will also cover urban nodes and connectivity with related national transport infrastructure and services, including multi-modal hubs, rail terminals, logistic hubs and dry-ports and terminals.

Investments and related actions shall promote decarbonisation and climate action, notably through modal shift and fleet electrification and including climate adaptation, where relevant and in support of the Green Cities Programme as applicable. The scope shall cover both network and autonomous electric mobility, including rail networks, power supply and charging systems and electrification of fleets and shall also include all related policies, infrastructure, digital systems and services to enhance adoption of electric and low carbon transport modes, including station areas, public realm and urban regeneration as well as ticketing and user information systems. Alongside electrification, the role shall include, where relevant, alternative fuels (notably hydrogen, sustainable aviation fuels) and charging infrastructure, together with charge point operators (CPOs) and operating platforms and control and information systems.

The role will span across the complete project cycle, including exploratory, preparation, implementation and subsequent monitoring and include both investments and policy actions.

The Specialist shall work with the other transport specialists within the PPI team, covering national transport, urban transport and electric mobility to ensure a coherent and integrated support for the development of sustainable transport and electric mobility, for the benefit of SIG, and also liaise with other relevant departments on relevant policies, strategies, and action plans.

The Specialist shall also contribute to the programmes and strategic priorities of the Bank, notably the Green City Programme.

 

Background

  • The Sustainable Infrastructure Project Policy & Preparation (SI3P) team is composed of technical, financial and policy specialists; it is tasked with enabling EBRD’s Sustainable Infrastructure Group (SIG) to develop future-ready policies and prepare high-quality projects for clients in line with the Bank’s transition mandate. Its annual business volume is in the region of EUR 5 billion.

  • EBRD Green Cities is the Bank’s flagship programme for the delivery of urban sustainable solutions. In five years over EUR 800 million has been provided in investments to cities from across the Bank’s regions to support urban green and sustainable infrastructure, a significant proportion of which is urban transport related. At the heart of EBRD Green Cities is the Green City Action Plans (GCAPs), which define a city’s path, both in terms of projects and investments, to a green and sustainable future. 

  • The Sustainable Transport Specialist – Electric Mobility is a member of the Project Preparation & Implementation (PPI) Unit, which is part of the SI3P team and is accountable for providing timely, authoritative and quality technical advisory for projects in exploratory, preparation and delivery stages. The Sustainable Transport Specialist – Electric Mobility will maintain close links with SIG banking teams and relevant staff from the CSD/SBI where Green Cities is housed, and will serve as a contact point between SIG and CSD on investment delivery and business development where relevant.

  • The Sustainable Transport Specialist – Electric Mobility will be involved in the full project preparation cycle for sustainable transport and e-mobility sectors and will also contribute to the relevant plans and policies at relevant stages to support consultants and clients develop the relevant actions that support sustainable transport and electric mobility transition. The Sustainable Transport Specialist – Electric Mobility will work closely with consultants delivering the technical studies to ensure relevant policies and approaches of the Bank are reflected, both from investment and policy perspectives and that subsequent projects follow.

  • The Specialist shall work closely with the other transport specialists in the PPI team, notably national transport specialist, senior urban transport specialist and e-mobility specialist, to ensure efficient workload management, knowledge sharing and project development, alongside close and ongoing liaison with other PPI colleagues, all other SI3P units and Banking teams, as needed.

  • The Specialist shall contribute to relevant programmes of the Bank, notably Green Cities Programme, including inputs as needed to relevant documents (Green City Action Plans- GCAPs)

 

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

 

  • The Sustainable Transport Specialist – Electric Mobility Specialist is accountable for the preparation and implementation of initiatives related to sustainable transport and electric mobility, falling within the remit of SI3P/PPI and as guided by transport sector specialists, with the objective of increasing the Bank’s impact in this area in terms of volume of financing, number of operations, coverage of sectors, energy savings and emissions reductions and innovative financing instruments.
  • The Sustainable Transport Specialist – Electric Mobility Specialist shall be able to work across all countries of the Bank, whilst it may be agreed to focus on particular regions or countries, subject to skills and opportunities and coordination with the other transport specialists in PPI.
  • The Sustainable Transport Specialist – Electric Mobility Specialist is involved across all stages of the project life-cycle, with a focus on bringing specific technical and business expertise related to technologies and policies to improve the quality and transition impact of these projects, as well as identifying new investment opportunities.
  • The Sustainable Transport Specialist – Electric Mobility Specialist shall contribute to all aspects of sustainable transport and electric mobility development, including:

  – supporting operation leader (OLs) for business development and preparation of investments in related sectors, including project initiation, feasibility studies, due diligence and design and technical preparation;

  – supporting OLs and project teams develop requirements regarding related policies and practices to support project investments, including network planning, project management, information and control systems, accessibility requirements, mobility policies and practices, as applied to project context and within available resources and capacities;

  – build on and share experiences of leading and similar cities in sustainable transport and electric mobility practices, technologies, pathways and policies;

  – assessing market status and opportunities for increased adoption of sustainable transport and e-mobility, including rail systems, energy supply and charging infrastructure, commercial and funding models including PPP, interoperability, charging standards, operating systems, enabling technologies;

  – assessing relevant hybrid technologies, where relevant (in-motion charging, IMC) for the extension of electrified services from existing rail or trolleybus networks to allow off-line running, applicable in many countries of operation of the Bank;

  – assessing potential cross-overs with energy sector clients (in particular distribution network operators) for energy grid side management, fast/slow charging grid availability, load optimisation – smart charging, Vehicle to Grid (V2G) where relevant, etc;

  – identifying trends and opportunities for digital technology and solutions and assessing their applicability to project context, including passenger and information systems, traffic systems and security, EV automation, smart grid and V2G, operating platforms (charging infrastructure), user service and payment platforms (MaaS -Mobility as a Service etc);

  • The Sustainable Transport Specialist – Electric Mobility Specialist shall also contribute to national level policies, engaging with national level authorities including:

 – Network planning and policies for development of low carbon modes, including rail sector, maritime and inland waterways and fleet charging and electrification
 – National policy frameworks, including inter-alia transport, road, urban plans and strategies, national decarbonisation policies and pathways, EV strategies, regulatory, funding incentives, market engagement policies, sector funding (e.g. loss of fuel tax).
 – Support policy and business development surrounding sustainable transport and e-mobility at national and urban levels;
 – Identifying and assessing drivers of sustainable transport and electric mobility, including economic, fuel price, market maturity, vehicle fleet compositions, supply chains, energy supply, regulation, funding and incentives, hard-to-abate heavy goods sector, business models;

  • Reviews and provides commentary and technical support to policies and plans supported by the Bank, including GCAPs, as they evolve.
  • Carries out, supervises and scrutinises technical due diligence in order to appraise technical and commercial viability of projects in preparation and supports challenging projects in portfolio.
  • Prepares project related documentation including writing Terms of Reference, budgets, internal Bank approval documentation (CRMs, FRMs) and donor applications etc. providing relevant technical input as necessary.
  • Leads by example, bringing new ideas, innovations and concepts into implementable projects, policy dialogue and business strategies covering topics such as management and operation of transport systems, integration and accessibility, digitalisation, climate and green transition etc.
  • Develops wider sphere of influence across banking departments and is actively engaged in external forums, associations, that are aligned with the banks current and forward interests.
  • Collaborate in funding initiatives in the transport sector to support policy, knowledge sharing and development needs in transport sector, including identification of relevant funding instruments, coordination with other Bank units and provision of analysis and technical expertise for funding submission and follow-up. Where relevant, participate in implementation and monitoring activities.
  • Assist in broadening the scope of EBRD’s efforts in transport sector by identifying suitable technology solutions, guiding appropriate policy and approaches and developing new projects in areas such as green economy and energy efficiency, transport management and operations, electrification of transport (EV fleets and charging infrastructure), smart technology and digitalisation, including automation, remote sensor methods and data capture (mobile phone, drones etc), road safety initiatives, road tolling and automation, green construction methods and logistics (national and city level).
  • Articulate and represent EBRD’s activities and directions in events on sustainable transport, dynamically participate in networks and outreach activities, and interact effectively with management, staff, and counterparts in other institutions.
  • Provide internal guidance and coaching to colleagues in respect to sustainable transport technologies and practices.

 

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Qualifications and skills

  • Master’s degree preferred (preferably in engineering, management or other related subject) and/or relevant experience applicable to sustainable transport, urban transport and electric mobility
  • Understanding of the transport, urban sustainability, energy, environmental and development challenges in the EBRD region or similar environments
  • Relevant experience in international development, including relations with multilateral, governmental, city or civil society organisations, or development finance institutions
  • Computer literacy, in particular with understanding of modelling and use of Excel.
  • Excellent written/oral communication skills in English and preferably in another language of the Bank (French, Russian, or Arabic).
  • Ability to operate consistently within business guidelines and ethics and work sensitively in multicultural environments, building effective working relations with clients and colleagues.
  • Influencing, negotiation and relationship building skills, with both internal and external partners
  • Result-oriented, self-motivated, ability to work to and meet tight deadlines and to plan and organise work unsupervised in a logical and efficient manner.

 

Experience and knowledge

  • Extensive experience in the planning, preparation, implementation and/or operation of transport project and systems, recognising that broad-based skills, understanding of the business environment in the sector along with range of experience and versatility, are all highly valued
  • Extensive experience across a range of sector applications in infrastructure, facilities and fleets  covering sustainable transport and e-mobility sectors, including technologies, policies, industry and market practices, sector reform and regulatory aspects, within the context of sustainable mobility goals, transport policy, EV, digitisation, road safety and logistics and climate change.
  • Strong experience in preparation of sustainable transport, urban transport and electric mobility projects, including strategic and pre-investment studies, feasibility and due diligence studies, preferably including assignments for EBRD and/or other international financing institutions
  • Familiarity with role and requirements of EBRD and/or other international financing institutions
  • Project management skills. Proven track record as technical specialist and team manager for project preparation or implementation tasks, consulting and advisory and/or policy development.
  • Sound understanding of business and finance principles.
  • Good understanding of policy analysis and policy formulation in the areas of transport management, regulation and operations, accessibility, road safety and energy efficiency.
  • Experience and familiarity in working within multicultural projects and teams
  • Experience in emerging markets, notably SEMED, Sub-Saharan Africa, central and Eastern Europe and/or the CIS

 

What is it like to work at the EBRD? / About EBRD 

 

Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in.  

 

At EBRD, our Values – Inclusiveness, Innovation, Trust, and Responsibility – are at the heart of how we work. We bring these to life through our Workplace Behaviours: listening well and speaking up, collaborating smartly, acting decisively with full commitment, and simplifying to amplify our impact. These principles shape our culture and define our success. We seek individuals who not only share these values but are also committed to embedding them in their daily work, fostering a positive and high-performing environment. 

 

The EBRD environment provides you with: 

  • Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in. 
  • A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity. Our workforce reflects a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, bringing fresh ideas, energy, and innovation and enhancing our ability to serve our clients, shareholders, and counterparties effectively.
  • A hybrid workplace that offers flexibility to teams and individuals; that is based on trust, flexibility and connectedness. 
  • An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do. 
  • A workplace that prioritises employee wellbeing and provides a comprehensive suite of competitive benefits. 

 

Diversity is one of the Bank’s core values which are at the heart of everything it does.  As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic background or disability.   

 

Please note, that due to the high volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that we are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted (for further consideration). 

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