E&P Design Manager

Octavius Infrastructure; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car scheme

Private Healthcare

Pension

Life Assurance cover

25 days Annual Leave

Hybrid working

Job summary

Octavius Infrastructure is seeking a Development Manager (Design Manager) to lead the development of rail renewal projects across the UK. You will work collaboratively to shape projects from early stages and ensure effective delivery in a safe and sustainable manner.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in project delivery and a strong understanding of Network Rail standards, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders effectively. This role also offers a competitive rewards package and hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering projects across the full project lifecycle.
• Strong knowledge of Network Rail processes and standards.
• Broad engineering understanding in civils, M&E, geotechnical or core rail systems.

Responsibilities

• Leading pre-construction and design activities for rail renewal projects.
• Coordinating surveys and site investigations to inform cost certainty.
• Managing assurance, governance and compliance requirements.

Skills

Managing multidisciplinary design and development processes

Working within Network Rail standards

Engaging effectively with clients

Balancing technical, commercial and programme considerations

Driving a strong safety culture

Education

Degree, diploma or vocational qualification in Construction, Civil Engineering or related discipline

SMSTS or equivalent CDM 2015 training

Tools

NEC3 contracts

Job description

Overview

We're recruiting a Development Manager (Design Manager) to join Octavius, a leading civil engineering organisation delivering safe, sustainable and efficient transport solutions across the UK. Through long‑term rail frameworks and our Southern Renewals Enterprise, we offer the opportunity to shape projects from the earliest stages, work collaboratively with design partners, and make a real impact on the performance of the railway.

At Octavius, we value quality, integrity and openness, empower our people to lead, and create an environment where expertise, innovation and continuous improvement are encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development of pre-construction and design activities for rail renewal projects.


• Coordinating surveys, site investigations and design information to inform cost and programme certainty.


• Managing assurance, governance and compliance requirements throughout the development stage.


• Driving collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to develop high-quality, buildable solutions.


• Supporting possession planning, estimating, risk management and option selection.


• Taking ownership of financial performance, change control and risk/opportunity management within your schemes.


• Championing safety, sustainability, innovation and continuous improvement within the development process.

Benefits

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 confident and collaborative design or development professional with experience working in the rail environment, comfortable operating in complex, fast-paced programmes.

Your Skills

• Managing multidisciplinary design and development processes from concept through to construction readiness.


• Working within Network Rail standards, assurance processes and governance frameworks.


• Engaging effectively with clients, stakeholders, designers and delivery teams.


• Balancing technical, commercial and programme considerations to deliver value-led outcomes.


• Leading and contributing to risk workshops, design reviews and assurance meetings.


• Driving a strong safety culture and embedding environmental and sustainability considerations into decision-making.

You naturally build trust and credibility, lead by example, and are motivated by delivering quality infrastructure safely and efficiently.

Your Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering projects across the full project lifecycle, from design development through to on-site delivery.


• Strong knowledge of Network Rail processes, standards and assurance requirements.


• Broad engineering understanding, with experience in disciplines such as civils, M&E, geotechnical or core rail systems (P‑Way, Signalling, Telecoms, E&P).


• A good working knowledge of NEC3 contracts and contract administration.


• Experience managing cost, programme, change control and subcontractor inputs during development.

Qualifications (or Equivalent Experience)

• Degree, diploma or vocational qualification in Construction, Civil Engineering or a related discipline (essential).


• SMSTS or equivalent CDM 2015 training (desirable).


• Chartered or working towards chartership (ICE, APM or similar) (desirable).


• PTS, Temporary Works Coordination or similar rail competencies (desirable).

Above all, you'll live our values of Quality, Integrity, Openness, Caring and Progressiveness, bringing energy, leadership and a continuous-improvement mindset to everything you do.

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.