Technical Manager – Civil Infrastructure & Innovation Lead

Octavius Infrastructure Ltd.; Rugby; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car / car allowance

Private healthcare

Pension & life assurance

25 days leave + birthday off

Flexible & hybrid working

Enhanced family leave packages

Training & progression

Job summary

Octavius Infrastructure Ltd. is seeking a Technical Manager or Assistant Technical Manager to lead design and delivery on UK rail and highways schemes.

You will drive robust temporary works design, support bid teams, and collaborate with clients, designers, and suppliers to deliver safe, high-quality outcomes. You will balance hands-on site oversight with mentoring, champion best practice, and stay at the forefront of engineering innovation, BIM/CAD tools, and professional development while

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in engineering (civil preferred).
• On-site construction or civil engineering experience.
• Understanding of temporary works and engineering principles.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of BIM or CAD tools (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Drive innovation in temporary works design for live projects and tenders.
• Lead with confidence, supporting site and bid teams and ensuring design control.
• Collaborate with clients, designers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Champion best practice and mentor colleagues across the business.
• Stay hands-on with site visits, audits and inspections to uphold safety.

Skills

Site experience

Temporary works knowledge

Strong communication

Proactive mindset

Innovation & improvement

Education

Engineering degree (civil preferred)

Tools

BIM

CAD

Job description

Octavius Infrastructure Ltd. is seeking a Technical Manager or Assistant Technical Manager to lead design and delivery on UK rail and highways schemes.

You will drive robust temporary works design, support bid teams, and collaborate with clients, designers, and suppliers to deliver safe, high-quality outcomes. You will balance hands-on site oversight with mentoring, champion best practice, and stay at the forefront of engineering innovation, BIM/CAD tools, and professional development while