Rail E&P Supervisor — Electrification & Plant Lead

Octavius Infrastructure Ltd; Brighton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Private healthcare

Pension

Life assurance

25 days annual leave

Birthday day off

Parental leave enhancement

Job summary

Octavius Infrastructure Ltd. is seeking an Electrification and Plant (E&P) Supervisor to lead on-site safety, coordination and documentation for rail electrification works across our Southern Renewals portfolio.

You will supervise site activities, coordinate teams, suppliers and resources, and ensure works meet programme, technical standards and quality expectations in a live rail environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of relevant E&P disciplines, which may include HV feeders, HV/DC distribution, earthing, NSCDs and LV switchgear.
• Experience working safely within an operational railway environment.
• A minimum SSSTS qualification, ideally with SMSTS or a willingness to work towards it.
• The appropriate CSCS card.
• PTS where required, alongside any other role-specific competencies.
• A reasonable level of IT capability and confidence maintaining accurate digital and written site records.
• An industry-recognised engineering, construction or electrical qualification, or equivalent knowledge gained through relevant training and practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and promote the highest standards of safety, quality and professionalism.
• Coordinate site teams, specialist suppliers, plant and resources effectively.
• Communicate clear instructions and ensure people understand their roles and responsibilities.
• Work collaboratively with site management, engineers, customers and supply-chain partners.
• Monitor progress against the programme and provide accurate and timely site updates.
• Maintain the required permits, records, daily diaries and other site documentation.
• Identify issues early and take a practical, solutions-focused approach.
• Build trust and motivate teams to deliver safely and effectively, including when working under pressure.

Skills

Safety leadership

Site coordination

Communication

Progress tracking

Documentation

Problem solving

Team motivation

Education

SSSTS

SMSTS

CSCS card

PTS

Engineering/construction/electrical qualification

Tools

MS Office

IT literacy

Job description

Octavius Infrastructure Ltd. is seeking an Electrification and Plant (E&P) Supervisor to lead on-site safety, coordination and documentation for rail electrification works across our Southern Renewals portfolio.

You will supervise site activities, coordinate teams, suppliers and resources, and ensure works meet programme, technical standards and quality expectations in a live rail environment.