Technical Manager - Highway Surfacing

at  Tarmac

JOB INTRODUCTION

Do you have industry experience with aggregates, asphalt products, surfacing operations, concrete and CBGM materials and looking to expand your career into a large infrastructure project or is this something you already have experience of as a Technical Manager. If so; then please read on as we are offering a permanent role here at Tarmac.
At Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer.
We are recruiting for a Technical Manager to join Tarmac on the large infrastructure project. You will work on this project to ensure effective quality control is maintained in accordance with Health & Safety and technical specification requirements ensuring this project comes in on time and within budget from a technical perspective. This role is working in Cambridgeshire at the client’s office at Wintringham.
Here at Tarmac, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITY

The Technical Manager will be experienced in all aspects of Asphalt, Concrete, Surfacing and Pave technology and drive the team to deliver this highly strategic ongoing project that is fundamental for operational and business growth. To ensure effective liaison and team working with the wider business and the main contractor. To minimise complaint costs and establish S&OP’s in conjunction with cross-function managers. The Technical Manager will have the responsibility for ensuring sampling and testing requirements are fully met and that the site is operated safely and efficiently. This role shall include a ‘hands-on’ approach to assist where required. The role will be responsible for all reporting both internally and externally for QA, financial aspects. You will manage all technicians on the contract from conception through to delivery, you will have the ability to problem solve, innovate, and drive technical performance to the highest levels.

As the Technical Manager must be well-versed in all technical surfacing construction methodologies and procedures and be able to coordinate a team of professionals of differing skill levels to achieve the best results. The ideal candidate will have an analytical mind and great organisational skills. Your responsibilities will include (not exhaustive):

• Have a proven track record of working in a successful technical Project / Programme delivery team, providing extensive knowledge of asphalt, concrete, pave and surfacing technology within multi-million-pound projects.
• Responsible for delivering the technological aspect of the project ‘road map’ and able to foresee issues and apply proactive problem-solving techniques to overcome challenges, to remain on track to achieve key milestones / dates.
• Manage and drive all testing processes in accordance with required standards and accreditations – UKAS, 3rd Party Testhouses etc.
• Provide management, guidance and direction to the wider Project Delivery Team from a surfacing technology aspect and support all to ensure that all objectives, aims and targets are achieved – management / maintenance of trial mixes, BOMs and SAP materials etc.
• Be part of a team to ensure that the business are fully compliant with all H&S, business policies, legal delivery requirements and procedures at all times for both our colleagues and contractors.
• Communication is key with colleagues, managers and contractors across the whole project to ensure all tasks are performed promptly, you must have the tact and diplomacy when dealing with tense situations that can arise at any moment during the project’s life cycle.
• Where technological issues arise, support the internal and external clients to recover these costs from within the project.

Key Stakeholders: Tarmac & Client Management Team – Quality Management Team - Project Management Team - Area Operations Managers - Contractors – Site Management - Supply Chain – Operations
You will hold a FULL UK manual car driving license with no more than 6 penalty points

In the role of Technical Manager we additionally offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits:

• 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 opportunitie