VRS Lead Installer

Octavius Infrastructure; Winchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life Assurance

20 days annual leave

Birthday off

Overtime opportunities

Travel opportunities

Upskilling

Career progression

Job summary

Octavius Infrastructure is seeking a VRS Lead Installer to spearhead the safe installation of Vehicle Restraint Systems across highways and major schemes in the UK. You will manage on-site teams, interpret drawings, and ensure delivery to NHSS 2 standards while maintaining high safety and quality.

You will coordinate site activities, support site managers and clients, and drive continuous improvement through mentoring and hands-on leadership, including occasional night shifts and weekends.

Qualifications

• Proven experience installing Vehicle Restraint Systems on highways or major infrastructure.
• Experience leading or supervising site-based teams.
• Strong health and safety knowledge and NHSS 2 understanding.

Responsibilities

• Lead VRS installation teams to deliver work safely and to high standards.
• Coordinate daily site activities, including site set-up and traffic management.
• Ensure compliance with NHSS 2 and industry standards.
• Read and interpret drawings, carry out site measurements and oversee installation.
• Promote health, safety and environmental culture on site.
• Liaise with Site Managers, Engineers and Clients for smooth delivery.
• Mentor and develop team members for project success.

Skills

VRS installation

Team leadership

NHSS 2 knowledge

Reading drawings

Health & Safety

CSCS card

HGV Licence

UK driving licence

Night/weekend flexibility

Job description

VRS Lead Installer

Join Octavius and help keep the UK's road network safe

We're looking for an experienced VRS Lead Installer to join our growing team at Octavius. If you're passionate about delivering high-quality highway infrastructure, leading teams on site, and taking pride in work that directly improves road safety across the UK, we'd love to hear from you.

As a leading civil engineering organisation, we deliver safe, sustainable, and efficient transport solutions across a range of major highways and infrastructure projects. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business with long-term work, career development opportunities, and a strong focus on safety and teamwork.

What you'll be doing

As a VRS Lead Installer, you'll take responsibility for leading the safe and efficient installation of Vehicle Restraint Systems (VRS) across a variety of highway and infrastructure schemes.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Leading VRS installation teams to deliver work safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards
• Coordinating daily site activities, including site set-up and traffic management requirements
• Ensuring all works comply with National Highways Sector Schemes and industry standards
• Reading and interpreting drawings, carrying out site measurements, and overseeing accurate installation
• Promoting a strong health, safety, and environmental culture on site
• Liaising with Site Managers, Engineers, and Clients to ensure smooth project delivery
• Supporting and developing team members to achieve successful project outcomes

Who you'll work with

You’ll be working alongside a highly skilled and supportive team delivering projects across major frameworks, including National Highways and local authority schemes. Working closely with Site Managers, Engineers, and Operational teams, you’ll play a key role in delivering infrastructure that benefits communities and road users across the country.

What we’re looking for

We're seeking a hands‑on, motivated leader who has a strong background in VRS installation and a commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience installing Vehicle Restraint Systems on highways or major infrastructure projects
• Previous experience leading or supervising site-based teams
• Strong understanding of health and safety requirements and relevant industry standards, including NHSS 2
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and site instructions
• Valid CSCS card
• Valid HGV Licence (essential)
• Full UK driving licence
• Flexibility to work nights and occasional weekends when required

Why join Octavius?

We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to investing in your future.

Our Package Includes

• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance cover
• 20 days annual leave, plus your birthday off
• Overtime opportunities
• Travel opportunities where applicable
• Ongoing training and upskilling
• Clear career progression opportunities within a growing business
• The chance to work on high-profile infrastructure projects across the UK

Ready to make a difference?

If you're an experienced VRS professional with leadership experience and a valid HGV Licence, we'd love to hear from you. Join Octavius and play a key role in delivering safer roads and critical infrastructure projects across the UK.

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.