Overview

We are recruiting for a Highways Delivery Director to join us here at Octavius. This role will be responsible for leading our teams in both the North East and North West regions in England. At Octavius, we deliver safe, sustainable, and efficient transport solutions that connect communities across the UK. We're looking for an experienced leader to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the future of our highways portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of major highways projects from end to end, ensuring programmes run to time, budget, and the highest quality standards, while driving safety, sustainability, and innovation.
• Build strong customer partnerships, drive operational excellence, and create high-performing teams that thrive under your direction.

You'll work with

• A dynamic team of leaders, engineers, and commercial specialists, collaborating across frameworks with customers such as National Highways and local authorities. Represent Octavius in shaping the way vital infrastructure is delivered at strategic and operational levels.

You'll receive

We offer a rewards package designed to support you and recognise your impact:

• Company Car scheme
• Private Healthcare
• Pension and Life Assurance cover
• 25 days Annual Leave (plus your birthday off)
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave
• Hybrid working where possible
• Ongoing professional and leadership development

About You

You're a proven leader in highways or infrastructure delivery, with the confidence to manage complex portfolios and the vision to align operational delivery with long-term strategy. You combine commercial acumen with a collaborative approach, always keeping safety and quality at the heart of delivery.

You'll bring

• A track record of delivering large, complex highways or infrastructure projects
• Strong experience in financial management, risk control, and operational performance
• Proven ability to build lasting customer relationships at framework level
• Leadership qualities that inspire, motivate, and develop high-performing teams
• Degree-level education or equivalent, with relevant professional certifications (APM, PRINCE2, IOSH/NEBOSH desirable)

Inclusion and diversity are important to us. We are an equal opportunities employer and value difference. We will build an inclusive environment where our people thrive. If you need any specialist support throughout your application, we will work with you where we can to support your journey with us.

Job Description

• Highways Delivery Director JD 2025.pdf (82.78 KB)

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Civil Engineering