E&P Senior Site Manager

Octavius Infrastructure; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Octavius Infrastructure is recruiting a Senior Site Manager to lead E&P project delivery on Network Rail infrastructure across the Southern Renewals Framework. You will manage site delivery teams and coordinate work, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence while maintaining strong customer relationships.

The role requires experience leading multidisciplinary teams, with a solid grasp of NEC contracts, risk management, and project controls, in a fast-paced rail environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering E&P works on Network Rail infrastructure.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary delivery teams.
• Strong knowledge of Network Rail standards and governance.
• Experience managing subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Understanding of programme management, risk management and project controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead site delivery teams across E&P projects on Network Rail assets.
• Manage site managers, supervisors and delivery teams to meet programme milestones.
• Ensure compliance with Network Rail, company and industry standards.
• Plan and coordinate works to achieve milestones and manage risks and changes.
• Maintain strong customer and stakeholder relationships and support commercial performance.

Skills

Site leadership

Stakeholder management

Network Rail standards

Safety leadership

Education

SMSTS

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

NEC contracts

Job description

Southern Renewals Framework

We are recruiting for a Senior Site Manager to join us here at Octavius.

We are a leading civil engineering organisation delivering safe, sustainable, and efficient transport solutions across the UK.

As our Southern Renewals Framework enters a significant delivery phase, we're seeking an experienced Senior Site Manager to lead the safe and successful delivery of E&P projects across the Network Rail infrastructure.

You'll be working on…. (what your role and responsibility is)

Leading site delivery teams across a portfolio of Electrification & Plant renewals projects, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with customer expectations.

You'll provide leadership to site teams, suppliers and subcontractors whilst managing programme performance, safety, quality and operational delivery. Working alongside Project Managers and commercial teams, you'll play a key role in driving successful project outcomes and maintaining strong customer relationships.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading E&P project delivery on live Network Rail infrastructure.
• Managing Site Managers, Supervisors and delivery teams.
• Driving compliance with Network Rail, company and industry standards.
• Planning and coordinating works to achieve programme milestones.
• Managing project risks, opportunities and delivery challenges.
• Building strong customer and stakeholder relationships.
• Supporting commercial performance through effective planning and change management.
• Developing and mentoring site teams to maximise performance and capability.

You'll receive…. (because we value you)

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.

We are passionate about developing our people and creating opportunities for career progression, leadership development and professional growth.

About you…. (what you are skilled at)

You are an experienced rail leader who thrives in a fast-paced delivery environment and has a proven track record of successfully managing complex E&P projects.

You build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and delivery teams, lead from the front and maintain high standards of safety, quality and performance across everything you do.

You'll bring… (your wealth of experience & qualifications)

• Significant experience delivering E&P works on Network Rail infrastructure.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary delivery teams.
• Strong knowledge of Network Rail standards, governance and project delivery requirements.
• Experience managing subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Sound understanding of programme management, risk management and project controls.
• Strong commercial awareness and experience working within NEC contracts.
• SMSTS ticket
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• A commitment to the values of Integrity, Caring, Progressive, Openness and Quality.

Join us and play a leading role in delivering vital rail infrastructure improvements that enhance the performance, reliability and resilience of the UK's railway network.

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.