At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to work on exciting civil engineering projects that enhance communities.
- Company: Octavius, a leader in highways maintenance and civil engineering.
- Benefits: Long-term career growth, structured training, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace that values diversity and personal development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on road networks while building a stable career.
- Qualifications: Experience in construction and relevant CSCS qualifications required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Join Our South West Highways Team – Build a Long-Term Career with Octavius
From highways maintenance to complex civil engineering schemes, Octavius Regional Civil Engineering is delivering a diverse and growing portfolio of work across the South West.
Our projects play a vital role in improving road networks, enhancing safety, and strengthening communities—work we are proud to deliver every day.
As our long-term programme of highways and roads projects continues to expand, we're investing in our people for the future.
We are looking for dedicated individuals who want not only a rewarding role today, but real opportunities to grow, progress, and build a stable career within Octavius.
- We Are Currently Recruiting For
- General Operatives – with solid experience of working in construction.
- Skilled Operatives – holding valid CSCS cards demonstrating technical competence.
- Supervisors and Gangers – with SSSTS and experience leading site teams.
- Traffic Management Operatives – with M1, M2, M6 qualifications.
- Why Join Octavius? (Long-term Career Opportunities)
At Octavius, we believe in developing people for the long term.
Whether you want to broaden your technical skills, move into supervision, or progress into management, you'll have access to structured training, mentoring, and accredited development pathways.
You’ll work on meaningful highways projects with a stable pipeline of work—giving you the opportunity to build deep sector expertise while being part of a team that values loyalty, growth, and continuous improvement.
About You (Personal Qualities)
- Live our Values: Integrity, Caring, Progressive, Openness, and Quality
- Build trust and earn respect from colleagues, clients, and the public
- Motivate and support your team, even when working under pressure
- Take personal accountability for your work and your contribution to project success
- Set high standards of safety, quality, and professionalism—and lead by example
- Are committed to achieving targets and developing your own capability
- You’ll Bring (Experience & Technical Skills)
- A background in Civil, Structural, or Construction engineering, ideally within National Highways or local authority road networks.
- Experience across key disciplines such as groundworks, reinforced concrete structures, steelwork, drainage, utilities, and temporary works.
- Confidence interpreting construction drawings and plans.
- A strong understanding of site safety, traffic management, and highways working environments.
Qualifications
- CSCS card
- IOSH Managing Safely or SSSTS (depending on role)
Ready to build a long-term future with us?
Whether you are an experienced operative or looking for the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.
At Octavius, you'll join a friendly, forward‑thinking team where your contribution genuinely matters—and where you'll have the support to grow, learn, and progress for the long term.
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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Skilled Operative - Grow Your Civil Roads Career in Exeter employer: Octavius Infrastructure
Octavius is an excellent employer, offering a flexible working environment in Winchester that promotes a healthy work-life balance. As a Learning & Development Administrator, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of your role while contributing to the growth of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering critical infrastructure projects. With a strong focus on employee development and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, Octavius provides a supportive culture where your contributions are valued and your professional growth is encouraged.
