Contractor's Engineering Manager

1 month ago

Swindon, United Kingdom Octavius Infrastructure Full time

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 Contractors Engineering Manager 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.  

Using our hybrid working policy you'll be based in our Swindon office, (with the option to work a day a week in Cardiff or Bristol), and home.

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)

In this role, you will provide comprehensive support to our Framework Engineering & Assurance Lead, contributing to the successful delivery of projects. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Assisting with project support activities and managing Engineering Management Plans.
  • Ensuring the use of competent in-house and external engineering resources.
  • Overseeing in-house and subcontract design deliveries, including consultants.
  • Supporting project teams with risk management, commercial, and compliance issues.
  • Assisting in appointing design/engineering roles and reviewing design briefs.
  • Managing project interfaces, hazards, and temporary conditions.
  • Liaising with designers and stakeholders, ensuring smooth project execution.
  • Participating in value engineering and constructability reviews. 
  • Providing technical support and solutions to construction teams. 
  • Leading temporary works development and assurance documentation processes. 
  • Mentoring and promoting professional growth among engineers and graduates. 
  • Facilitating knowledge sharing across the business, especially in design and engineering.
     

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

 

About you…. (what you are skilled at)

  • Professionally qualified engineer with demonstrable experience in the role of Contractor's Engineering Manager.
  • Proven experience in the delivery of multidisciplinary rail projects. Your previous/background experience will likely have been within construction and/or design and now you are looking to use your depth of knowledge in support of others. 
  • In-depth knowledge of construction techniques and processes commonly used across rail infrastructure projects for both permanent & temporary works, with a clear understanding of the particular multi-disciplinary coordination issues associated with stations, footbridges and other lineside buildings. 
  • Practical and working knowledge of the procedures associated with the delivery of new stations or AFA schemes for Network Rail.
  • Experience of the CDM 2015 regulations and how they can be implemented successfully to ensure the safe delivery of our project with a focus on Design & Engineering.
  • Detailed understanding of the Interoperability Regs and the application of CSM-RA. 
  • Clear and confident communication skills with the authority to direct and influence.
     

You'll bring… (your wealth of experience & qualifications)

  • Degree qualified civil/structural engineer; Chartered Engineer.
  • SMSTS (preferred).
  • CDM Regulations training and practiced in application.
  • Temporary works coordinator or experience in application.
  • Level 1 Audit qualifications (preferred).
  • LEAN advocate (preferred).
  • Behavioural safety training e.g. StopThink, Zero Harm, ELITE or similar (preferred).
     

If you have a passion for engineering support and a desire to contribute to the successful delivery of infrastructure projects, we invite you to apply for this position.

 

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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