Commercial Director - Transport

Shape the future of the UK's most significant transport infrastructure projects

At Tarmac,we'renot just supplying materials,we'rehelping deliver some of the UK's most complex and transformative infrastructure projects.

We're looking for an exceptional Commercial Director - Transport to join our senior leadership team, reporting directly to the Business Development Director . This is a high-profile role with responsibility for driving growth across the transportation sector, sitting alongside our strategic market leaders in areas such as Nuclear, Energy and Major Infrastructure.

This is an opportunity to influence some of the UK's biggest infrastructure developments, from major road and rail programmes to airport expansion projects, port developments and the infrastructurerequiredto support the transition to renewable energy.

The Opportunity

The transportation sectorrepresentsa significant growth market for Tarmac.You'lllead the development and execution of our commercial strategy across road, rail,airportsand ports,identifyingopportunities long before they reach procurement and positioning Tarmac as the partner of choice.

You'llplay a pivotal role in securing long-term growth for the businessand success in this role will be built on your ability to develop trusted relationships with key stakeholders across the sector, including major contractors,consultantsand delivery partners.

What You'll Be Doing

• Developing and executing Tarmac's transport sector growth strategy aligned to our wider commercial ambitions.
• Identifying major project opportunities at the earliest stages and creating winning pursuit strategies.
• Building influential relationships with customers, principal contractors, developers, framework providers and industry stakeholders.
• Securing opportunities for the supply of aggregates, asphalt, concrete and integrated materials solutions across major transportation projects.
• Driving early contractor engagement and helping shape project requirements before tender stage.
• Developing strategic partnerships and collaborative approaches that create long-term value for customers and Tarmac.
• Championing innovation and sustainability solutions that differentiate Tarmac in an increasingly competitive marketplace.
• Working closely with operational, technical and commercial teams to ensure we bring the full capability of Tarmac and CRH to every opportunity.
• Identifying opportunities linked to decarbonisation, low-carbon construction and emerging infrastructure trends.

About You

You'llbe a commercially driven leader with a proventrack recordof winning and growing business within infrastructure, construction, engineering,transportor related sectors.

You will bring:

• Experience developing high-value strategic customer relationships at executive level.
• A strong understanding of major infrastructure and capital project delivery environments.
• A track record of influencing opportunities from concept through to contract award.
• Exceptional business development, stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.
• Strategic thinking combined with the ability to translate plans into commercial results.
• A passion for innovation, collaboration and sustainable growth.
• The credibility to operate confidently with senior customers, industry bodies and internal stakeholders across Tarmac and CRH.

At Tarmac,you'llhave the platform,scaleand support to make a genuine impact on the future of UK infrastructure.

You'llwork on nationally significant projects, collaborate with some of the most respected organisations in the industry and help shape how sustainable construction materials support the transport networks of tomorrow.

Ifyou'remotivated by growth, relationship-building,innovationand the opportunity to influence major infrastructure investment across the UK,we'dlove to hear from you.

Build what's next. Shape the future of transport with Tarmac.

Why Tarmac?

We don't just offer a job, we offer a career.

Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to our Employee Communities, where you can network, learn from others, and increase your awareness of the support available to you. Our three Employee Communities are: Health and Wellbeing, Inclusion and Identity, Personal Growth and Development
• Training and development opportunities
  

Tarmac iscommittedto being aForces‑friendly employer. If you’re coming from a military background, we’ll support your transition and help you build a successful career with us.

We’re proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and arecommittedto creating aninclusiveenvironment for everyone.If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to support you.

Ready to build your future?

Click ‘Apply’ to get started. Please note: we sometimes close roles early due to high interest, so don’t wait too long!

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