Job Introduction
About the Role
Reporting into the Readymix Technical Optimisation Manager, the successful Concrete Technologist will be playing a critical role in supporting the delivery of technically demanding and strategically important infrastructure schemes across the UK. You will be responsible for ensuring the performance, compliance, and innovation of concrete solutions used on major projects, working closely with internal teams, clients, and contractors.
What you'll be doing
In this role, you as the successful Concrete Technologist will be carrying out the following duties and responsibilities (not exhaustive)
1. Major Technical project support – to include leading on concrete mix design, testing, and optimisation for large-scale infrastructure projects such as HS2 & highways. Providing on-site and remote technical support during delivery of major projects and ensuring compliance with project specifications and standards.
2. Quality Assurance and Compliance – including the management of trial mix programs and laboratory testing to validate performance along with maintaining accurate technical documentation and support third-party audits
3. Ensuring health and safety compliance in all laboratory and site activities
4. Promoting low-carbon concrete strategies aligned with Tarmac’s sustainability goals
5. Collaborating with internal teams to develop bespoke concrete solutions including low-carbon, high-durability and specialist mixes
6. Supporting the deployment of new technologies such as alternative binder systems
What we are looking for
We are looking for a Concrete Technologist who is ideally:
7. Technically confident and detail-oriented with a strong understanding of concrete materials and performance
8. Proactive and solution-focused with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical challenges on-site and in the lab
9. Collaborative mindset, working across functions to deliver high-quality outcomes
10. Committed to innovation, continuous improvement, and sustainability
Why Tarmac?
You’ll be joining a collaborative, innovative team.We offer opportunities to grow, take ownership, and work on impactful projects across our organisation and the broader CRH Group.
Ready to build your future with us?
In addition to the role of Concrete Technologist, we also offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits including:
11. Bonus scheme
12. Enhanced holiday entitlement
13. Contributory pension scheme
14. Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
15. Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
16. Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc.(REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause
17. Training and development opportunities