Octavius Infrastructure
Skilled Operative
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Skilled Operative
Join Octavius Regional Civil Engineering – South West Highways Team
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.
** expanding our team**
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 rewarding roles today, as well as real opportunities to grow, progress, and build a stable career within Octavius.
Roles We Are Currently Recruiting For
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General Operatives
- Solid experience in construction
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Skilled Operatives
- Valid CSCS cards demonstrating technical competence
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Supervisors and Gangers
- SSSTS qualifications
- Experience leading site teams
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Traffic Management Operatives
- M1, M2, M6 qualifications
Why Join Octavius?
At Octavius, we believe in developing people for the long term.
You’ll:
- Broaden technical skills through structured training and mentoring.
- Move into supervision or management with clear career progression.
- Work on meaningful highways projects with a stable pipeline of work, allowing you to:
- Build deep sector expertise.
- Join a team that values loyalty, growth, and continuous improvement.
- Enhance your professional capability while contributing to projects that work will.
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About You
We’re looking for individuals who can:
- Live our values of Integrity, Caring, Progressive, Openness, and Quality.
- Build trust and earn respect from colleagues, clients, and the public.
- Motivate and support your team under pressure.
- Take personal accountability for your work and project success.
- Set high standards in safety, quality, and professionalism—leading by example.
- Be target-driven while continuously developing your 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
- Temporary works
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Confidence in:
- Interpreting construction drawings and plans.
Strong understanding of:
- Site safety
- Traffic management
- Highways working environments
Required Qualifications
| Role | Key Qualification |
|---|---|
| Operatives | CSCS card |
| Supervisors/Gangers | SSSTS or IOSH Managing Safely |
join our team?
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.
- Have support to grow, learn, and progress long-term.
- See your contribution genuinely matter.
Inclusion and Diversity
Our commitment to a strong, inclusive business:
- An equal opportunities employer.
- Value difference to drive innovation.
- Regularly strive for diverse representation.
- Provide support throughout your application journey.
If you need specialist assistance, we’ll work with you to make the process easier.
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