Octavius SRE E&P team achieve record-breaking weekend in CP7
We’re thrilled to share that our E&P team working within Network Rail’s Southern Renewals Enterprise (SRE) successfully delivered the busiest weekend in CP7 so far. This also marks Octavius’s largest-ever E&P programme completed in a single weekend. The team completed projects across Network Rail’s Southern Region, making significant progress across all three key E&P packages:…
Improvement Opportunities (IO) – February 2025
February statistics During the month of February the number of Improvement Opportunities submitted slightly decreased however, the IOs raised highlighted great forward planning and sharing of lessons learnt and best practices. Our suppliers contributed to over 16% of the overall IO’s raised during the month. Please ensure you continue to engage with this our Improvement…
Rail Wellbeing Wednesday – April 25
March’s Wellbeing Wednesday session focused on hormones and their impact on women’s mental health. This insightful conversation explored the complex relationship between hormones, mood and mental health including how how hormonal shifts during menopause can impact mood, anxiety and overall emotional wellbeing. Hormone Wellbeing Specialist Dr Monica shared insights into recognising these changes, managing symptoms…
Thrive Reports – February 2025
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Looking after the communities in which we work
At Octavius, everyone is entitled to one community day per year and unlimited project led volunteering to support our business objective of leaving a positive and lasting sustainable legacy. Check out some of the exciting activities our teams have recently been involved in below. Thank you to everyone involved for giving up your time to…
STOPThink! safety critical communications workshops help everyone get home safe
At Octavius, safety isn’t just a policy—it’s a culture. Since launching our award-winning STOPThink! programme in 2011, we’ve remained committed to fostering a mindset where everyone—colleagues, suppliers, and partners—feels empowered to think differently, make better decisions, and put safety first. Five years ago, we implemented our STOPThink! safety critical communications workshops, to reinforce our safety…
Driving safely around Heavy Good Vehicles (HGV)
National Highways have launched “Know Your Zones” campaign that focuses on driving safely around HGVs on the road. Also, highlights the importance of HGV drivers to properly check for vehicles before changing lanes. Did you know that… HGVs have four main limited visibility zones? HGVs have zones all around them, where their vision is limited,…
Updates to our Sentinel Contract of Sponsorship
Following the introduction of new requirements mandated by the recent Sentinel Scheme Rules in December 2024, we have revised our Sentinel Contract of Sponsorship to ensure the safety of our people. If you hold a sentinel card please ensure that you have completed your new contract of sponsorship. Virtual Sentinel Cards are now available. You…
Innovative robotic technology minimises disruption during Bow Arrow Bridge repairs
Our highways team have been working within the Lifecycle Framework for over 12 years, enhancing the M25—one of the busiest motorway networks in the country. Committed to continuous improvement, we focus on driving efficiencies, enhancing safety, and implementing innovations that keep traffic moving smoothly. Most importantly, we prioritise the safety of both road users and…
Women’s Health
Did you know that… Two -thirds of working women have never taken time off for period pain, including 40% of those who regularly get pain bad enough that it affects their ability to work. At Octavius, we want to inform and empower women to take responsibility for their health, understand their health options, and identify…
Two Octavius rail projects are rated gold by customer
A huge congratulations to two of our rail sites for receiving a gold rating and being recognised as a top scoring site within the Network Rail southern region Construction Route to Gold. Our E&P HV feeders team working along the Redhill to Tonbridge line achieved top scoring site for Period 9 and our Ryde Pier…
Thrive Reports – January 2025
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