At Tarmac,
we are looking for a National Technical Manager to join the team based at our T3 Head Office in Solihull.
About the Role
As the National Technical Manager, you will report into the Technical Director and be responsible for a team of two direct reports. In this position, you will support the Aggregates & Asphalt technical strategy with the Technical Director and facilitate collaboration, engagement and sharing best practice and successes whilst identifying and supporting areas for improvement to improve performance and consistency in approach across regions.
Your responsibilities in this role as a National Technical Manager will include (not exhaustive)
1. Driving quality performance improvements in Aggregates & Asphalt
2. Championing and communicating a clear forward-looking Technical Strategy that enhances the efficiency, effectiveness, and competitiveness of the A&A business
3. Enabling and empowering regional teams to deliver the technical strategy through improved engagement, accountability, and performance against business KPIs.
4. Strengthen Tarmac’s influence and insight by actively contributing to industry technical forums and committees
5. Supporting contracting in major bid processes ensuring all suitable alternatives have been mapped and considered
6. Developing and applying processes that will ensure efficient production and testing
7. Working with the R&D manager in steering the development of new products that fit with market developments & commercial opportunities for Tarmac
8. Leading the national deployment of new products; ensuring consistent implementation, performance tracking, and feedback loops for continuous improvement
9. Collaborate with senior regional leaders to reduce the frequency and severity of product quality complaints through improved accountability, data analysis, and process optimisation
What we are looking for
We are looking for a National Technical Manager who is preferably educated to a bachelor’s degree level preferably in a business or technical related subject, has professional experience in technical ideally in construction markets and can demonstrate a solid understanding of technical and commercial drivers for the Aggregates & Asphalts markets.
Why Tarmac?
You will be joining a collaborative and 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?
Apply now and take your next step in a rewarding career.
In addition to the role of National Technical Manager, we also offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits including:
10. Bonus scheme
11. Enhanced holiday entitlement
12. Contributory pension scheme
13. Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
14. Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
15. 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
16. Training and development opportunities