E&P Site Supervisor (Southern)

Octavius Infrastructure Limited; Hove; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car

Private Healthcare

Pension

Life Assurance

25 days annual leave

Birthday day off

Enhanced paternity & maternity package

Job summary

Octavius Infrastructure Limited is seeking an experienced E&P Site Supervisor to join our Southern team and deliver critical Electrification & Plant renewals across the Southern region. You’ll lead day‑to‑day site activities, coordinate labour, plant and subcontractors, and ensure safety, programme and quality standards are met.

As a proactive rail professional, you’ll work closely with Site Managers and Project Managers to maintain safety culture and compliance with Network Rail standards,

Qualifications

• Experience supervising E&P works on Network Rail infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of rail Electrification & Plant systems.
• Understanding of Network Rail standards and safe systems of work.
• Full UK Driving Licence and SMSTS/SSSTS.

Responsibilities

• Supervising E&P works on live Network Rail infrastructure.
• Coordinating labour, plant and supply chain partners.
• Supporting the delivery of works to programme and budget.
• Maintaining site records, permits, inspections and quality documentation.
• Promoting a positive safety culture where everyone goes home safe every day.
• Identifying and resolving site issues proactively.
• Supporting project completion, defect management and handback activities.

Skills

Site supervision

Rail safety

Communication

Driving licence

Education

SSSTS/SMSTS

Job description

E&P Site Supervisor (Southern)

• Company: Octavius Infrastructure Limited
• Salary: Not specified
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: EC4V 3DS
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 20 Oct 2026
• Closing date: 13 Nov 2026

We are recruiting for an E&P Site Supervisor to join us here at Octavius.

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

As we enter a busy and exciting phase of delivery on our Southern Renewals Framework, we're looking for an experienced E&P Site Supervisor to help deliver critical Electrification & Plant renewals projects across the Southern region.

You’ll be working on… Supporting the safe and efficient delivery of E&P renewals works across a range of rail infrastructure projects.

You’ll supervise day‑to‑day site activities, coordinate resources, subcontractors and work banks, and ensure all activities are delivered safely, to programme and to the required quality standards. Working closely with Site Managers and Project Managers, you’ll help maintain a strong safety culture, ensure compliance with Network Rail standards and contribute to successful project handback and close out.

Key responsibilities

• Supervising E&P works on live Network Rail infrastructure.
• Coordinating labour, plant and supply chain partners.
• Supporting the delivery of works to programme and budget.
• Maintaining site records, permits, inspections and quality documentation.
• Promoting a positive safety culture where everyone goes home safe every day.
• Identifying and resolving site issues proactively.
• Supporting project completion, defect management and handback activities.

You’ll receive… 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 an enhanced Paternity & Maternity package and the opportunity to develop yourself personally and professionally.

At Octavius, we’re committed to helping our people build long‑term careers, providing development opportunities, training and the support needed to reach your full potential.

About you

You are a proactive and safety‑focused rail professional who enjoys leading teams on site and ensuring projects are delivered right first time.

You thrive in a collaborative environment, communicate effectively with operatives, suppliers and clients, and take pride in delivering high‑quality work safely and efficiently.

Your qualifications and experience

• Experience supervising E&P works on Network Rail infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of rail Electrification & Plant systems and renewals activities.
• A sound understanding of Network Rail standards, procedures and safe systems of work.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and site resources.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• SSSTS (minimum) or SMSTS.
• 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 unrivaled 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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