Octavius Infrastructure
Traffic Management Civils Operative
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Traffic Management Civils Operative (M1/M2, M6 Supervisor)
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About the Role
We are recruiting for Traffic Management (TM) Civils Operatives to join us here at Octavius to help develop our own in-house traffic management capability as Octavius are now accredited to 12D standard. Octavius is a leading civil engineering organisation delivering safe, sustainable, and efficient transport solutions across the UK.
This is an exciting new role encompassing both classic civils works as well as TM responsibilities and we will support training as required and offer a varied and rewarding career path. We are looking for several people to support long-term local projects in the following areas - Sussex, Dorset, Hampshire, Somerset, Bristol, and Plymouth.
Your Role and Responsibility
- To install, maintain and remove traffic management on rural and urban roads (low-speed roads, Lantra 12D), ensuring that it meets the required standard, inform motorists clearly, and keep pedestrians and our workforce safe.
- Supporting our civils team on long-term frameworks in Somerset, Dorset, Hampshire, West and East Sussex, and the South West. Ensure pedestrian routes are safe, well-maintained, and accessible. Boundary fencing is kept secure, and barriers are maintained.
- Usually working as part of a two-person team, installing traffic management in advance of the site team and removing it after the end of their shift.
- Carrying out maintenance checks and maintaining traffic management as required throughout the shift.
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You'll Work With
A team of highly motivated, dedicated professionals delivering projects across a variety of frameworks across the south of England (depending on your home location).
You'll Receive
- We offer a competitive rewards package, Pension, Life Assurance cover, 20 days Annual Leave (and a day off for your birthday).
- You'll also have access to an enhanced Paternity & Maternity package and the opportunity to develop yourself personally and professionally.
About You
- Relationship builder - able to communicate with colleagues and members of the public in a courteous and professional manner.
- Hard working - to deal with physical demands and the reactive nature of our industry, getting stuck in supporting our civils teams.
- Creative problem solver - able to use your initiative and function in adverse situations.
- Resilience - to respond to changing priorities with flexibility and determination.
- Trustworthy - able to work unsupervised and to the required standard.
You'll Bring
- General knowledge of health, safety, and wellbeing.
- General knowledge of low-speed traffic management (NRSWA or Lantra 12D techniques, required standards, and layouts).
- Experience of working in a construction environment, ideally on the highway, delivering groundworks schemes (kerbing, drainage, ducting, paving, surfacing, etc), whilst interacting with members of the public.
- Full UK driving license, for a minimum of two years
- Lantra 12D – TTMBC, T1/T2, M1/M2, M3, M4, M5, M6
- NRSWA Signing Lighting and Guarding O1 or S1 (or equivalent qualification / relevant experience)
- CSCS/CPCS Card for civils activities
- Safety Critical Medical.
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Inclusion and Diversity
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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