Are you experienced with asphalt, surfacing, concrete or pave Technical Engineering 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 a Joint Venture Surfacing Framework contract. Working on our A428 Road infrastructure project, you will be optimising technical aspects and ensuring this project comes in on time and within budget from a technical perspective.
This role will be working in the Bedfordshire & Cambridgeshire region and we are interested in candidates who are willing to commute and work in these areas.
Role Responsibility
The Technical Manager will be extensively 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 for this JV. You will be the SME to ensure the project technological surfacing operations run safely, deliver first class customer service to our clients, and drive efficiency improvements throughout the scheme. You will manage all technicians on the contract from conception through to delivery, with the ability to problem solve, innovate, and drive technical performance to the highest levels.
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.
* Ensure that the team and business are fully compliant with all H&S, business policies, legal delivery requirements and procedures at all times for both our colleagues and contractors.
* Maintain effective communication with colleagues, managers and contractors across the whole project to ensure all tasks are performed promptly, demonstrating 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 total JV to recover these costs from within the project.
The Ideal Candidate
The successful applicant in the role will be instrumental in the future development and support of our culture. You will have experience as a Technical Manager within an Infrastructure, Construction, Highways or Surfacing industry with knowledge of Asphalt, Concrete, Pave and Surfacing; this experience will be an essential requirement for this role.
Qualifications/Requirements/Capabilities:
* Desirable – Degree or HNC/HND in a role related discipline as this would prove highly beneficial in your success in the role.
* Desirable – Technological Management experience on multi-million-pound operational, construction or heavy engineering project/s.
* Challenge people, hold them accountable for job completion and quality of completion.
* Computer literate - familiarity with computer software - word, excel, etc.
* Good communication skills, with a positive, proactive can-do attitude to both colleagues and external agencies / contractors.
Why Us
In the role of Technical Manager we additionally offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits:
* 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.
* Training and development opportunities.
Tarmac is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when this happens we sometimes bring the published closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Salary: Competitive Salary + Vehicle + Bonus + Benefits Package.
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