At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and support Highways infrastructure projects, ensuring safety and quality standards.
- Company: Join Octavius Infrastructure, a top civil engineering firm making transport safer and more efficient.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, company car, private healthcare, and 25 days annual leave plus your birthday off.
- Other info: We value diversity and inclusion, creating a thriving environment for all.
- Why this job: Be a key player in transforming the M25 while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in Highways infrastructure and relevant certifications like SSSTS or SMSTS.
We are recruiting for a Site Foreperson to join us here at Octavius. We are a leading civil engineering organisation delivering safe, sustainable, and efficient transport solutions across the UK. This role is based within Connect Plus' COFA 3 Framework, delivering improvements across the M25. Candidates will need to be able to travel to all areas of the M25, in addition to working day, night and weekend shifts.
You'll be working on supporting the site management team in delivering Highways infrastructure projects safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. You'll oversee daily site activities, coordinate resources, and ensure compliance with company policies and legislation. Your focus will be on delivering quality outcomes, meeting programme targets, and maximising project performance.
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.
About You: You're a natural leader who sets high standards for safety, quality, and professionalism. You communicate clearly, resolve issues fairly, and inspire your team to deliver excellence. You're committed to continuous improvement and community engagement.
You'll Bring: Experience working on Highways infrastructure, including groundworks, reinforced concrete structures, steelwork, and building disciplines. Strong understanding of site processes, safety systems, and project close-out procedures. SSSTS certification (SMSTS preferred or working towards), CSCS card, and relevant training. Reasonable IT skills and a proactive approach to reporting, record-keeping, and stakeholder engagement.
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.
Site Foreperson/Site Supervisor - Highways 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.
