Senior Technical Manager

SENIOR TECHNICAL MANAGER

Location: Stancombe Quarry and Asphalt Plant, Bristol OR Hendy Quarry, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales

Lead Technical Excellence. Drive Performance. Shape the Future

Are you an experienced Technical Manager with a proven ability to lead teams, deliver business performance and drive continuous improvement? Do you enjoy developing talented people, influencing strategy and building strong relationships with customers and stakeholders? Can you balance operational excellence, commercial performance and innovation whilst maintaining an uncompromising focus on safety and wellbeing?

We are looking for a Senior Technical Manager to join our South West and Wales Leadership Team, leading the regional technical function across our aggregates and asphalt business. This is a highly influential leadership role where you'll be responsible for driving technical excellence, delivering strategic objectives and developing a high-performing team that supports the region's long-term success.

What You'll Be Doing

Reporting to the Regional Managing Director, you'll lead the regional technical team to maximise performance, champion a culture of zero harm and ensure technical operations support both business growth and sustainability objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and developing the regional technical team to deliver exceptional performance
• Driving the technical strategy and optimisation priorities across the region
• Supporting operational teams to improve efficiency and maximise product performance, including the use of RAP materials
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and quality enhancement
• Supporting contract bids with innovative technical solutions and pavement design proposals
• Building strong relationships with customers, highways engineers, local authorities and industry stakeholders
• Coaching and developing future leaders through effective succession planning
• Promoting a culture of safety, collaboration and operational excellence

What We're Looking For

You'll have significant experience within aggregates and asphalt technical operations, alongside a strong track record of delivering business results through effective leadership. Suitable candidates will also possess:

• Excellent knowledge of aggregate and asphalt specifications, standards and legislation
• Proven experience delivering financial and operational targets
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and inspire teams
• Commercial awareness and a customer-focused approach
• Confidence to challenge, influence and drive positive change
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills
• A passion for developing people and building high-performing teams

The successful candidate can be based at either Stancombe, near Bristol, or Hendy, Pontyclun, with the role offering easy access from Bristol, Newport, Cardiff, Gloucester, Bridgend, Cwmbran, Weston-super-Mare and surrounding areas.

Why Tarmac

At Tarmac, we believe our people are our greatest asset. If you're collaborative, ambitious and passionate about making things better, you'll find the opportunity to make a genuine impact while developing your career with one of the UK's leading construction materials businesses.

As part of CRH, you'll join an organisation committed to sustainability, innovation and creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

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 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
• Training and development opportunities

Tarmac is committed to being a Forces‑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 are committed to creating an inclusive environment 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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