Senior Site Engineer - Enhancements (New Stations)

at  Ocatavius Infrastructure

Do you have a passion for delivering high-quality engineering projects in the rail sector? Do you want to join a dynamic and collaborative team that works on some of the most challenging and exciting rail infrastructure enhancements in the UK? If so, we have an opportunity for you at Octavius.
Octavius is a leading provider of rail infrastructure services, delivering innovative solutions for customers across the public and private sectors. We work on diverse and complex projects, from new stations and access for all schemes, to domestic renewals and platform resurfacing. We are committed to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction, as well as creating a culture of openness, caring, and integrity.
We are seeking a Senior Site Engineer for our Stations and buildings framework in the Wales & Western region. We will be delivering several new stations located in West Devon, Somerset and Gloucestershire alongside a series of Access for All (AfA) projects spread across the region between 2024 and 2029.
You’ll be working on…. (what your role and responsibility is)
You will be responsible for managing and providing survey and setting out information to enable designs to be processed and sites to construct the works. You will also carry out quality assurance checks, liaise with site and development teams, and lead a professional and efficient site engineering team.

ABOUT YOU…. (WHAT YOU ARE SKILLED AT, YOUR EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS)

To be successful in this role, you will need to have the following skills, qualifications and experience.

• An industry recognised qualification such as a HND, NVQ or similar in a Civil Engineering/Building or related course, or equivalent experience
• Proficient in the use of CAD drawing tools
• Experienced at working within a Rail environment
• Good all-round rail, CDM and engineering knowledge with relevant experience in suitable disciplines, such as Temporary works, Civils, M&E, Geotechnical and/or rail disciplines like permanent way, signaling, telecoms and E&P.
• Able to manage and lead a site engineering team, providing training and coaching as required
• Able to work in a safe, planned, and efficient manner, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures
• Able to communicate effectively with site and development teams, customers, and suppliers
• Able to deliver high-quality setting out and engineering input, meeting project deadlines and specifications
• Able to carry out rigorous quality assurance checks, ensuring right first time construction
• Able to embrace the Octavius culture and values, demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and quality in all interactions

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 where possible, an enhanced Paternity & Maternity package and the opportunity to develop yourself personally and professionally.
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.

Job Description

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• An industry recognised qualification such as a HND, NVQ or similar in a Civil Engineering/Building or related course, or equivalent experience
• Proficient in the use of CAD drawing tools
• Experienced at working within a Rail environment
• Good all-round rail, CDM and engineering knowledge with relevant experience in suitable disciplines, such as Temporary works, Civils, M&E, Geotechnical and/or rail disciplines like permanent way, signaling, telecoms and E&P.
• Able to manage and lead a site engineering team, providing training and coaching as required
• Able to work in a safe, planned, and efficient manner, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures
• Able to communicate effectively with site and development teams, customers, and suppliers
• Able to deliver high-quality setting out and engineering input, meeting project deadlines and specifications
• Able to carry out rigorous quality assurance checks, ensuring right first time construction
• Able to embrace the Octavius culture and values, demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and quality in all interaction