Octavius Infrastructure
Senior / Site Manager
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Senior / Site Manager
Senior Site Manager / Site Manager
Location: Cambridge, UK (Roads & Infrastructure Scheme)
Welcome to Octavius, a leading civil engineering organisation delivering safe, sustainable, and efficient transport solutions across the UK.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Senior Site Manager or Site Manager to lead a £6–10m roads and infrastructure improvement scheme in Cambridge. Benefiting from Early Contractor Involvement (ECI), this role offers the chance to:
- Shape the design and buildability of the project from the outset.
- Drive right-first-time delivery with strong client relationships, designers, and supply chain alignment.
- Ensure high quality standards, safety, and programme compliance.
- Create a collaborative, high-performing environment that benefits both stakeholders and the public.
What You’ll Receive (Because We Value You)
A competitive remuneration package including:
- Company Car Scheme
- Private Healthcare
- Pension
- Life Assurance Cover
- 25 Days Annual Leave (+ birthday off)
- Enhanced Paternity & Maternity Policy
- Professional & Personal Development Opportunities
About You
You are an experienced Site Manager / Senior Site Manager with a track record delivering highways or civil engineering projects in live environments. You thrive in a collaborative setting, working closely with clients, designers, and supply chain partners—especially in early engagement (e.g., ECI).
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Core skills & experience include:
✔ Proven leadership to motivate teams, manage multi-disciplinary works, and coordinate subcontractors. ✔ High safety & quality standards for on-site compliance. ✔ Proactive risk & change management with commercial awareness. ✔ Comfortable working in a client-facing environment, especially with local authority stakeholders. ✔ Experience with NEC contracts and transport infrastructure projects (desirable in cycleways, public realm, or highways).
Key Responsibilities
On-Site Delivery
- Manage and oversee all construction activities, ensuring compliance with drawings, specifications, and method statements.
- Lead site teams & subcontractors, coordinating works efficiently and to programme.
- Maintain high HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) standards.
- Ensure quality assurance via inspections, ITPs (Insurance & Testing Procedures), and record-keeping.
- Monitor progression against programme, identifying risks and mitigation strategies.
- Document all site permits, records, and audits.
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Commercial & Contractual
- Support NEC4 compensation events, changes, and early warnings.
- Align projects with commercial best practices and project goals.
Essential Requirements
Experience & Knowledge
- Proven Site Manager experience in civil engineering/highways.
- Working knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Efficient subcontractor management and multi-disciplinary coordination.
Systems & Digital Skills
- Familiarity with Procore or CEMAR is advantageous (not mandatory).
- Confidence in site reporting, programme tracking, and document management.
Desirable Skills & Attributes
🔹 SMSTS (or equivalent) 🔹 Manager-level CSCS Card 🔹 First Aid at Work Certification 🔹 Full UK driving licence
Why We Choose You
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusivity and diversity. Our goal is to foster a thriving, diverse workforce where all individuals add unique value.
If you have specialist support needs during your application, we are here to help turn your ambitions into opportunity. Let’s build something extraordinary together.
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