
Do you want to put your stamp on a growing self-delivery business unit and lead a high-performing commercial team? We're looking for a Lead Commercial Manager to shape the commercial performance of our Regional Civil Engineering (RCE) business the self-delivery arm of Octavius, where we directly deliver our highways and public realm new build, maintenance, and vehicle restraint systems (VRS) work using our own in-house teams. This is a great opportunity to commercially manage your own business u
We are recruiting for a PMO Lead (Project Management Office) to join us here at Octavius . We are a leading civil engineering organisation delivering safe, sustainable, and efficient transport solutions across the UK. At Octavius, we bring people together and in this role you'll be right at the heart of ensuring our Highways projects are governed brilliantly, reported clearly, and set up for successful delivery and handover. If you're considering a move or broadening your experience, we'd love t
We're recruiting for a Project Manager to join us at Octavius . We are delivering safe, sustainable, and efficient transport solutions across the UK. This role focuses on managing and delivering a portfolio of Access for All (AfA) projects in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and parts of the South East. These schemes typically include new step-free access routes, footbridges, lifts, and associated station upgrades....helping us create safer, more inclusive journeys for passengers. You'll Be Working O
We're recruiting for a Project Manager to join us at Octavius , where we deliver safe, sustainable, and efficient transport solutions across the UK. This role focuses on managing the end-to-end delivery of a brand-new railway station in Cullompton . The project includes new platforms, station buildings, car parking, access routes, passenger facilities, drainage, utilities, and all associated civil, electrical, mechanical and rail systems works. You'll be playing a key role in bringing a new stat
We are recruiting for a Quality Manager or Senior Quality Manager to join us here at Octavius. We are a leading civil engineering organisation delivering safe, sustainable, and efficient transport solutions across the UK. This is an important role within the Assurance, Quality & Business Improvement (AQ&BI) function, providing professional quality management and continuous improvement support to Rail Frameworks and projects. The role works under the direction of the Quality & Continu
The Southern Renewals Enterprise (SRE) is a long-term, collaborative partnership between Octavius, Network Rail and supply chain partners, created to safely and efficiently renew critical railway infrastructure across the Southern region. As the framework continues to progress, we are enhancing our engineering capability to support safe, compliant and efficient delivery. We are now recruiting a Civils Project Engineer (Contractors Responsible Engineer CRE) to play a key role in the engineering l
Lead commercial delivery on impactful self-delivery highways projects and help shape the future of our Regional Civil Engineering business. We're looking for an experienced and motivated Managing Quantity Surveyor to take a key leadership role within our Regional Civil Engineering (RCE) team the self-delivery arm of Octavius , where we directly deliver our highways and public realm new build, maintenance, and vehicle restraint systems (VRS) work using our own in-house teams. This role offers the
We're looking for an experienced and motivated Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial delivery of our Wales & Western Stations and Buildings Work Contract for CP7 (20242029). This is a pivotal role on a framework that covers station buildings, canopies, platforms, depots, car parks and other key rail infrastructure assets. Who We Are Octavius is a leading UK civil engineering and transport infrastructure business, with over 700 employees delivering high-quality Rail and Highways p
We are recruiting for a Safety, Health and Wellbeing Advisor to join us here at Octavius. In this role, you will proactively offer safety, health and wellbeing support and guidance on our £112m Walsgrave Junction Upgrade Scheme. We are a leading civil engineering organisation delivering safe, sustainable, and efficient transport solutions across the UK. You'll be working on…. (what your role and responsibility is) Providing proactive SHW leadership on the Walsgrave highways project, ensuring saf
We're looking for an experienced and motivated Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial delivery of our Wales & Western Stations and Buildings Work Contract for CP7 (20242029). This is a pivotal role on a framework that covers station buildings, canopies, platforms, depots, car parks and other key rail infrastructure assets. Who We Are Octavius is a leading UK civil engineering and transport infrastructure business, with over 700 employees delivering high-quality Rail and Highways p
Apprentice Engineer Civils (Wales & Western Framework) Location: South West England, and Wales (Offices located in Bristol and Swindon) Start Date: September 2026 Kickstart your engineering career with Octavius Infrastructure as an Apprentice Engineer. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on project experience, learn from industry experts, and help deliver essential improvements to the UK's transport network all while developing your skills within a supportive and values-driven orga
Summer Placement Student Trainee Engineer (Civils) Location: National Placement Dates: Summer 2026 Start your engineering journey with us! Are you looking to gain real-world experience and make a difference this summer? As a Summer Placement Student Trainee Engineer, you'll work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to meaningful projects, and develop skills that will set you up for a successful career in civil engineering. Connecting communities to opportunity. We bring people togethe
Apprentice Engineer Location: London, South East England, Midlands, North West England, North East England, South West England, South Wales Start: 2026 Kickstart your engineering career with Octavius Infrastructure as an Apprentice Engineer. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working alongside experienced professionals in a dynamic and supportive environment. We believe in helping you be your best in the work you do. As an Apprentice Engineer, you'll gain hands-on
We are seeking a Design Manager to help the evolution of our rail capability in the North. This role is key to shaping and developing schemes during the pre-construction phase, ensuring they are ready for successful delivery with a broader remit to drive collaboration, innovation, and efficiency throughout the development lifecycle. This is a hybrid role, with flexibility to work from home and our Manchester or Birmingham offices, alongside occasional site visits. You will lead the development o
We are… Octavius. A leading civil engineering organisation delivering safe, sustainable transport solutions across the UK. We don't just build infrastructure — we build it right. Quality, safety and collaboration sit at the heart of everything we do. And we're looking for a Quality Engineer who's ready to raise the bar. In this role you'll… Own quality on site. Not just the paperwork — the culture. You'll drive the systems that make “Right First Time” a reality. From developing and managing the
We are recruiting for a Systems Change Lead to join us here at Octavius. Reporting to the Systems Architecture Manager, you'll play a key role in delivering technology change across our growing civil engineering business. We're investing heavily in our digital landscape to support safe, sustainable and efficient transport solutions throughout the UK and this role will help ensure our systems evolve in a secure, modern and effective way. You'll help shape, design and implement changes to our core
Pre-Construction Engineering Manager Ready to shape major highways schemes before the first shovel hits the ground ? At Octavius , you’ll lead early engineering and design development across our highways portfolio — driving safe, buildable, value-focused solutions from concept through to delivery readiness. This is a pivotal role where you’ll: ✔️ Lead and coordinate pre-construction engineering & design ✔️ Shape CDM-compliant, technically robust solutions ✔️ Manage design reviews, TQs/RFIs a
Octavius are recruiting for two Site Supervisor (Nights) to join us here at Octavius Infrastructure working on Highways Projects in the North West of England in National Highways area 10 and 13. Successful candidates will have experience working on high speed road networks. Experience working for a principal contractor is preferred. You'll be working on. (what your role and responsibility is) Supervising and managing the contract activities on site, ensuring compliance with all relevant standard
We are recruiting for a Project Manager to join us here at Octavius. In this role you will oversee projects allocated to us on National Highway's Scheme Delivery Framework in National Highway's area 10 and 13. You'll be working on. (what your role and responsibility is) Leading customer-focused project teams to exceed expectations, ensuring high-quality, timely project delivery. Fostering strong engagement with stakeholders and local communities to create positive project outcomes. Ensuring stri
We are Octavius. A leading civil engineering organisation delivering safe, sustainable transport solutions across the UK. We don't just build infrastructure we build it right. Quality, safety and collaboration sit at the heart of everything we do. And we're looking for a Quality Engineer who's ready to raise the bar. In this role you'll Own quality on site. Not just the paperwork the culture. You'll drive the systems that make Right First Time a reality. From developing and managing the ITP regi