Assistant Technical Managers and Technical Managers (0699)

Join Octavius Infrastructure as a Technical Manager or Assistant Technical Manager

Shape the future of UK transport and deliver projects that truly make a difference.

Are you ready to take the next step in your engineering career and work on some of the UK's most exciting rail and highways projects? At Octavius Infrastructure, we go beyond delivering civil engineering solutions — we improve everyday lives by connecting communities, enhancing journeys, and driving innovation across the country.

Why join Octavius?

We're a trusted civil engineering partner known for delivering safe, sustainable, and high-quality transport infrastructure. Our work spans:

• Rail: E&P renewals across Southern and Anglia, station enhancements in the South West and North West & Central, and Access for All schemes nationwide
• Highways: Major projects for local authorities and National Highways across Sussex, Essex, Norfolk, the M25, Manchester, York, Devon, Somerset, and more

This is your opportunity to be part of a growing, forward-thinking business where your contribution has real impact.

The role – what you'll be doing

As a Technical Manager or Assistant Technical Manager, you'll be at the heart of our project delivery and engineering excellence:

• Drive innovation: Develop practical and creative temporary works solutions for both live projects and tenders
• Lead with confidence: Support site and bid teams, ensuring robust design management and adherence to temporary works procedures
• Collaborate across teams: Work closely with clients, designers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes
• Champion best practice: Share knowledge, mentor colleagues, and support continuous improvement across the business
• Stay hands-on: Undertake site visits, audits, and inspections to maintain high technical and safety standards while developing your own expertise

What we offer

We recognise and reward the value our people bring:

• Company car or car allowance
• Private healthcare
• Pension and life assurance
• 25 days annual leave plus your birthday off
• Flexible and hybrid working (Reigate, London, Hatfield, Swindon, Aylesbury, Binley, Warrington, and home)
• Enhanced family leave packages
• Ongoing learning, development, and career progression opportunities

About you

We're looking for motivated engineers who are keen to grow, collaborate, and make an impact:

• Degree-qualified (or equivalent) in engineering (civil preferred)
• Experience working on site within construction or civil engineering (desirable)
• Understanding of temporary works and engineering principles
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive mindset with a passion for innovation and improvement
• Knowledge of BIM, CAD, or other engineering tools (desirable)
• Working towards professional membership (ICE preferred)