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The work we do underpins much of what we expect in the UK: safe, efficient transport networks. Working closely with our customers and our partners, we help keep the trains running and traffic moving on our roads.

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Increased funding and greater autonomy make England’s combined authorities a driving force in the development of regional transport infrastructure.

Expertise in all facets of transport infrastructure, peerless experience in their integration – and alignment with the authorities’ social, environmental and accessibility priorities – makes Octavius an ideal delivery partner

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Case study

Salford University car park: a modular solution supporting campus growth

What we delivered The Octavius and SiderPark modular system delivered a fast, flexible, and cost-effective solution for the University of Salford, transforming an underused area into 462 parking spaces, nearly doubling existing capacity. Around 30% cheaper than traditional pre-cast concrete construction, the system enabled the university to increase parking provision quickly and with minimal disruption….

Projects

Octavius has experience on a wide range of highways, rail, transport hubs and parking projects across the UK. Click the filters below to find out more.

Salford University car park: a modular solution supporting campus growth
Salford University car park: a modular solution supporting campus growth
What we delivered The Octavius and SiderPark modular system delivered a fast, flexible, and cost-effective solution for the University of ...
Manchester Victoria North East Gateway: All about people and community
Manchester Victoria North East Gateway: All about people and community
Victoria North East Gateway is a package of road, cycle and walking route enhancements that improve access to Manchester city ...
Bushey PSU: Achieving unprecedented schedule
Bushey PSU: Achieving unprecedented schedule
Upgrading the West Coast Mainline’s (WCML) power supply at Bushey, Hertfordshire, has presented a long-standing challenge. Access to the ...
Wentbridge Viaduct: Managing extended scope
Wentbridge Viaduct: Managing extended scope
Wentbridge Viaduct is a grade II listed structure and one of National Highways’ top ten most important structures on the ...
A1331 Link Road Phase One: Success raises hope for Phase Two prospects
A1331 Link Road Phase One: Success raises hope for Phase Two prospects
With some projects it feels like the stars are aligned. Pretty much everything goes ahead as planned and when challenges ...
Wentedge Bridge Pier Replacement: Overcoming phased design challenges
Wentedge Bridge Pier Replacement: Overcoming phased design challenges
Wentedge Road bridge carries the unclassified Wentedge Road over the dual carriageway A1 to the southeast of Wentbridge village, West ...
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Godalming Station – ‘Access for All’ solution opens 4 weeks early
Godalming Station – ‘Access for All’ solution opens 4 weeks early
Everyone has the right to safely access our rail transport network. To make it possible there has to be an ...
Feltham Station – Step free access compliments platform extension
Feltham Station – Step free access compliments platform extension
Smart design at Feltham safely delivers step free access and closure of a dangerous level crossing. A project completed as ...
Ashmead Embankment – Rapid response critical to maintain service
Ashmead Embankment – Rapid response critical to maintain service
At Ashmead, near Basingstoke on the route to London, prolonged wet weather led to rail embankment failure. Network Rail restricted ...
Sustainable Parking at Uxbridge College
Sustainable Parking at Uxbridge College
Design/architecture & construction The car park at Uxbridge & Harrow College was designed and installed to provide additional land ...
Romsey Road Bridge M27 – Capability Fuels Creativity
Romsey Road Bridge M27 – Capability Fuels Creativity
Replacing a road bridge over the busy M27 in Hampshire required the conceptual design of a composite steel and concrete ...
River Axe flood alleviation – modular solution delivered in a nine day blockade
River Axe flood alleviation – modular solution delivered in a nine day blockade
Network Rail had to alleviate flooding on the River Axe at Broom Lane and Axe Farm, to safeguard this part ...
Gade Valley Viaduct – Offline ‘Mock ups’ benefit Customer outcomes
Gade Valley Viaduct – Offline ‘Mock ups’ benefit Customer outcomes
With vehicle numbers increasing at 7% per annum, and the estimated cost of motorway lane closures at £50,000, undertaking essential improvements to ...
Didcot Station – Temporary car deck is a speedy, sustainable, space saving solution
Didcot Station – Temporary car deck is a speedy, sustainable, space saving solution
Short on parking space and needing a permanent or temporary solution? Parking spaces are becoming an increasingly valuable commodity. Installing ...
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What our clients say about us

"As part of a value engineering exercise, Octavius proposed the opportunity to deliver an uncovered footbridge structure, to make the project more affordable in the face of increasing material costs and affordability challenges. Octavius and design partner Arcadis produced a proposal that was better value for money and saved on embodied carbon. These benefits helped Network Rail and the DfT make an informed decision on the derogation application and proceed with this solution betterment."
Becky Gray, Project Manager
Network Rail
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Laura Jones, Technical Programme & Strategic Place Delivery Manager
Swindon Borough Council
"An absolutely fantastic job by the Ewell West team in achieving the date against all odds! A significant amount of hard work has gone into getting Ewell to this point, especially over the last couple of months. Well done!"
Andy Parker, Delivery Enabling Manager – Station Enhancements and Renewals
Network Rail
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