Are you passionate about shaping the future of UK infrastructure? Octavius is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Design Manager to join our Highways Business Unit, supporting the delivery of innovative and sustainable transport solutions.
About the Role
As an Assistant Design Manager, you'll play a key role in coordinating and supporting design activities across a portfolio of highways projects. Working closely with the Design Manager and wider project teams, you'll help ensure design solutions meet client expectations, regulatory standards, and internal governance from feasibility through to construction handover.
You'll be working on…. (what your role and responsibility is)
* Assist in implementing design strategies and managing deliverables across multiple projects.
* Coordinate with internal teams, external designers, and stakeholders to ensure smooth communication and collaboration.
* Support technical assessments, site investigations, and pre-construction planning.
* Promote safety, quality, and sustainability throughout the design process.
* Maintain design documentation and contribute to risk and change management processes.
* Provide input into tenders and commercial activities.
You'll receive…. (because we value you)
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 Hybrid working where possible, an enhanced Paternity & Maternity package and the opportunity to develop yourself personally and professionally.
About you…. (what you are skilled at)
* Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
* Experience supporting infrastructure projects, ideally within highways or civil engineering.
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
* Effective communicator with a collaborative mindset.
* Familiarity with NEC3 contracts and CDM Regulations.
* Working towards chartership (ICE, APM) and relevant safety training.
Why Octavius?
At Octavius, we're committed to delivering high-quality infrastructure that connects communities and improves lives. You'll be part of a supportive team that values Quality, Integrity, Openness, Caring, and Progressiveness, and encourages continuous learning and development.
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.