Senior Technical Manager

London Colney, England, United Kingdom

11/27/2024

Octavius Infrastructure are a leading civil engineering organisation delivering safe, sustainable, and efficient transport solutions across the UK. We are working on an exciting portfolio of projects…. in rail delivering E&P renewals across Southern and Anglia and station enhancement projects in the South West and North West Central, as well as Access For All Schemes across the country. Within highways we are supporting various local authorities and National Highways on some major upgrades in Sussex, Essex, Norfolk, M25 corridor, Manchester, York, Devon and Somerset to name a few.

We are seeking Senior Technical Managers who will play a pivotal role in providing engineering expertise to these projects. Driving innovation to complex challenges and ensuring successful project execution.

You will be responsible for delivering support, innovative engineering solutions, and temporary works designs to our projects and bids. Reporting to an Engineering Manager, you will provide guidance to site and bid teams, offer expert advice on technical and temporary works challenges, and contribute to the growth and success of our projects.

You'll be working on…. (what your role and responsibility is)

• Develop and design temporary works solutions for live sites and tender bids.
• Provide guidance and support to site and bid teams regarding Design Management processes and Temporary Works Management Procedures.
• Ensure safety standard compliance and uphold Octavius and customer technical approval processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, representing Octavius in technical discussions with customers, suppliers, and design consultants.
• Conduct site visits, inspections, and audits, providing coaching to Temporary Works Coordinators and contributing to your ongoing learning.
• Manage and mentor a team of up to 4 reports, sharing best practices and fostering a culture of innovation.
• Encourage the exchange of engineering knowledge and innovation among team members and different site teams.
  
  

You'll receive…. (because we value you)

We offer a competitive rewards package, including a Company Car scheme, Private Healthcare, Pension, Life Assurance cover, 25 days Annual Leave (and a day off for your birthday). You'll also have access to Hybrid working (which could see you working from one of our offices in Reigate, London (Blackfriars or Marylebone), Hatfield, Swindon, Aylesbury, Binley, or Warrington) and home, an enhanced Paternity & Maternity package and the opportunity to develop yourself personally and professionally.

Personal Qualities

About you…. (what you are skilled at)

• Commitment to quality standards and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a team.
• Excellent communication skills using various methods and media.
• Inquisitive mindset with strong research and problem-solving abilities.
  
  

You'll Bring… (your Wealth Of Experience & Qualifications)

• A degree or equivalent academic qualification in an engineering discipline, preferably civil engineering.
• A working knowledge of construction and civil engineering works, with site-based experience highly desirable.
• General knowledge of temporary works design and engineering methodology is essential.
• Membership with a professional engineering body, such as ICE, is preferred.
• Proficiency in collaborating within teams and building relationships with customers, suppliers, and clients.
• Familiarity with BIM, engineering software packages, and CAD design is desirable.
• A passion for continual improvement, technical innovation, and collaborative problem-solving.
  
  

Inclusion and diversity are important to us, we are an equal opportunities employer and value difference. We want and will continue to build an inclusive environment where our people thrive. We firmly believe constantly striving to build a truly diverse workforce is what makes us a strong business and will enable us to continue to solve important problems and deliver unrivalled value to both our customers and clients. If you need any specialist support throughout your application, we will work with you where we can to support your journey with us.

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