Octavius Infrastructure
Skilled Operative
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Skilled Operative
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, based in the South West, delivers a diverse and growing portfolio of work. Our projects focus on improving road networks, enhancing safety, and strengthening communities—work we are proud to deliver daily.
As our long-term programme of highways and roads projects continues to expand, we're investing in our people for future success. We are looking for dedicated individuals who seek not only a rewarding role now, but real opportunities for long-term growth, progress, and stability within Octavius.
Roles Available
We are currently recruiting for the following positions:
- General Operatives – with solid experience in construction
- Skilled Operatives – holding valid CSCS cards and demonstrating technical competence
- Supervisors & Gangers – with SSSTS certification and experience leading site teams
- Traffic Management Operatives – with M1, M2, or M6 qualifications
Values & Vision
At Octavius, we build our culture on five core values: Integrity, Caring, Progressive, Openness, and Quality.
Our team thrives on respect for colleagues, clients, and the public while encouraging collaboration, accountability, and professionalism.
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Responsibilities
You’ll be responsible for (dependencies vary by role):
- Working on meaningful highways projects within stable work pipelines
- Building expertise in road networks, construction, or civil engineering
- Collaborating in a team-oriented environment
- Upholding safety, quality, and target-led performance
Key Requirements
Personal Qualities
We look for candidates who:
- Live our values: Demonstrates integrity, empathy, adaptability, openness, and strict quality standards
- Build strong relationships: Earns trust with stakeholders and teams
- Lead & support: Motivates others, fosters teamwork, and manages pressure effectively
- Avoid complacency: Takes ownership of work, holds peers accountable for safety and quality standards
- Develop continually: Sets personal benchmarks for growth and capabilities
Experience & Technical Skills
Ideal candidates possess:
- A background in Civil, Structural, or Construction engineering, preferably in National Highways or local authority roadwork
- Hands-on experience in groundworks, reinforced concrete, steelwork, drainage, utilities, or temporary works
- Skill in interpreting construction drawings and plans
- Strong understanding of site safety and traffic management principles
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Qualifications
Depending on the role, one of the following may be required:
- CSCS card
- IOSH Managing Safely
- SSSTS (for supervisory roles)
Career Opportunities
At Octavius, we emphasise long-term career development:
- Structured training and mentoring for continuous skill-building
- Promotion pathways into supervision and management
- Sustainable, long-term projects enabling deep sector expertise
- A respectful and inclusive workplace, where growth is supported
Inclusion & Diversity
We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity. Our goal is to foster and maintain a workplace where everyone feels represented, supported, and encouraged to thrive.
If you require adaptations or additional support during your application, please contact us—we’ll collaborate with you to facilitate your journey.
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No matter your experience level, from entry-level operatives to seasoned professionals seeking new challenges, we’d love to hear from you. Join a team where your contribution matters—and where you’ll have the opportunity to grow, learn, and progress for life.
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