Assistant Development Manager
Octavius Infrastructure
Support planning & delivery of rail infrastructure projects, handling scope, design & stakeholder coordination.
21 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Essex, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
500 Employees
Service Specialisms
Transport infrastructure
Civil engineering
Railway services
Highways services
Rail electrification design
Framework contracting
Sustainability consulting
Project management
Sector Specialisms
Civil Engineering
Highways
Emergency Response
Flood Alleviation
Structural Engineering
Ground Engineering
Bridge Replacements
Bridge Refurbishments
Role
What you would be doing
documentation
design coordination
scope development
risk management
value engineering
stakeholder engagement
- Maintain accurate project documentation and reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
- Coordinate early-stage design and planning activities across civils, stations, and electrification projects.
- Assist in the development of project scopes, feasibility studies, and option selection.
- Monitor programme timelines, risks, and budgets, escalating issues as needed.
- Contribute to value engineering and innovation initiatives.
- Support stakeholder engagement, including Network Rail, local authorities, and design consultants.
What you bring
electrical eng
engineering degree
infrastructure
project lifecycle
organisational
communication
- Exposure to high-profile infrastructure projects.
- Degree or equivalent experience in Civil, electrical or mechanical Engineering, Project Management, or a related field. (The Manchester/Birmingham role requires someone to hold an Electrical Engineering degree).
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- Experience in infrastructure, rail, or construction projects working for either a contracting group or consulting engineer.
- Familiarity in project lifecycle stages and stakeholder coordination.
- Assistant Development Manager (1).pdf (66.94 KB)
- A structured development pathway with mentoring and training opportunities.
- Competitive salary and benefits package, including flexible working arrangements.
- A supportive, inclusive team culture that values innovation and continuous improvement.
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Company
Overview
- A leading provider of infrastructure services with a rich history of delivering complex projects.
- Specializes in creating, maintaining, and upgrading critical infrastructure across multiple sectors.
- Works on a wide range of projects from roadworks and utilities to energy and water infrastructure.
- Known for its expertise in delivering sustainable, safe, and efficient solutions to clients.
- Projects range from large-scale infrastructure enhancements to specialized water and energy systems.
- Committed to delivering high-quality results through engineering excellence and operational agility.
- Focused on long-term partnerships, providing reliable and innovative solutions to meet evolving needs.
- A highly trusted brand with a reputation for quality, customer service and good corporate behaviour
- Leading the industry on safety, health, environment and sustainability
- Motivated and engaged people who embrace the ideals of a learning organisation
- Collaborative working relationships with supply partners who ‘live and breathe’ the same values
- Adherence to highest standards of business ethics, quality and safety performance
Net Zero by 2030
Carbon Target
Aim to achieve Net Zero carbon emissions across direct operations by 2030.
4,000 Trees Planted
Afforestation Effort
Committed to planting 4,000 trees in the UK for environmental restoration.
97% Waste Diversion
Waste Management
Achieves an average of 97% waste diversion from landfill across operations.
30% Social Value Target
Social Impact Goal
Aims to deliver social value equivalent to 30% of turnover in 2023/24.
- Carbon Neutral for direct emissions; targeting Net Zero carbon by 2030
- Certified offsetting programme aligned with PAS2080 carbon management and ISO20400 responsible procurement
- Measuring biodiversity net gain on all projects; delivering on- and off‑site habitat enhancements
- Social value target: delivering social value equivalent to 30% of turnover in 2023/24 (up from 20% in 2022/23)
- 178 people‑hours spent on environment improvement; 113.62 MTCDE greenhouse gas reduction since April 2023
25 Apprentices
since 2023
The company has onboarded 25 apprentices through its partnership with Sullivan Street Partners, contributing to inclusive hiring practices.
- Policy states 'an inclusive workforce is central to creating innovative teams and a sustainable business'
- Commitment to 'provide a diverse & inclusive workplace' in social value reporting
- Published Gender Pay Gap Report (details not disclosed on site)
- Education engagement includes focus on encouraging diversity in engineering careers
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