Senior Technical Manager

Job IntroductionSENIOR 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 skillsA 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…