Navitas, through Navitas Engineering and Permarail provides electrical engineering consultancy services to the railway and electricity supply industries. Its 30 strong team completes value-add asset life-cycle services ranging from technical specifications and standards, feasibility studies, through to outline and detailed design, as well as engineering support during scheme implementation, operation, and maintenance.
Navitas will continue to trade under its own name and will remain as a separate limited company. Louis Nel formed the business 12 years ago and will continue to lead it, joining Octavius as managing director – Navitas with immediate effect.
John Dowsett, CEO of Octavius, said, “This deal represents another important milestone for Octavius in adding more specialist capability. We are continuing to grow our presence in rail electrification following our recent appointment as electrification and plant partner in the Southern Renewals Enterprise with Network Rail in CP7 and CP8. The acquisition also serves our commitment to supporting the decarbonization agenda.”
Navitas engineering director Louis Nel added, “Navitas Engineering and Permarail already enjoy a strong and collaborative working relationship with Octavius. This natural and exciting next step will allow us to build on what we have achieved to date with the support and backing of Octavius.”
Navitas is a highly complementary addition to the Octavius business and represents a key step in the strategic growth and development of its rail expertise, recognizing the importance that rail electrification will play in the future of UK transport and their ongoing commitment to decarbonization.