Sustainability, diversity & inclusion
Making a lasting difference
At Octavius, we’re passionate about creating lasting, positive change in the communities we serve and the environment we work in. Social value is at the heart of what we do, and we’re proud to make an impact by:
- Supporting local businesses through spending and partnerships
- Creating local jobs and boosting employment
- Investing in skills and education for brighter futures
- Building an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs
- Engaging with communities and working together with them
- Giving back through volunteering and charity
Our people play a crucial role in driving this impact. We encourage involvement in volunteering, working groups, and forums, ensuring their insights help shape our journey. Their lived experiences bring valuable perspectives to the challenges we tackle as a business.
At Octavius, we care deeply about the impact we have on people’s lives. If you’re looking for a career where you can make a real difference and feel part of a team that genuinely cares, we’d love to hear from you.
Sarah - Social Value Manager and Sam - Stakeholder & Social Value Manager
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)
At Octavius, our people are our greatest strength. We celebrate diversity, champion inclusion, and are committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to be their authentic selves. We believe diversity fuels creativity and drives progress, which is why we actively support individuals from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, armed forces veterans, and care leavers.
We are one team, where every individual plays a vital role in our success regardless of background, disability, age, race, religion, or gender. Our leadership is approachable, encouraging open communication and authenticity. Respect and fairness are ingrained in our culture, ensuring that safety, wellbeing, belonging and inclusion remain at the heart of everything we do. Through upskilling, training, and career development, we provide the tools needed to grow and succeed.
We are committed to equity, eliminating barriers, and ensuring fair opportunities for all. Our recruitment process is flexible and inclusive—if your skills, values, and experience align with a role, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every listed requirement. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, we will be happy to assist.
Our Inclusion Network has grown significantly, creating a vibrant network of support and collaboration across the business. Established groups like the Women’s Network, Young People’s Network, and Armed Forces Network are actively organising events and offering valuable support to colleagues.
Rebecca Hawdon - Graduate Engineer Regional Civil Engineering
"My team helped with various disability-related needs, ensuring I have the support I require. My workplace buddy has regularly checked in on my well-being, and my mentor reached out within my first two weeks to offer guidance, with another meeting already scheduled. The inclusion network is also a valuable resource that I greatly appreciate."
Environment
At Octavius Infrastructure, we're committed to achieving carbon net zero by decarbonising our activities. Here's how we do it:
- Customer Collaboration - Understand and meet carbon reporting needs.
- Carbon Literacy - Promote awareness and provide guidance.
- Efficient Reporting - Streamline carbon capture and reporting.
- Operational Excellence - Develop clear plans for carbon management.
- Renewable Transition - Embrace low-carbon solutions.
We enhance biodiversity through conservation and restoration:
- Biodiversity Net Gain - Improve habitats with our projects.
- Strong Partnerships - Collaborate with ecological partners.
- Technical Support - Ensure projects meet environmental standards.
- Awareness Training - Equip teams for effective environmental management.
We're transitioning to a circular economy by promoting resource efficiency:
- Waste Diversion - Target >98% construction waste diversion.
- Sustainable Materials -Encourage reuse and recycling.
- Resource Monitoring - Track consumption with our sustainability scorecard