Optimisation Manager

Heidelberg Materials UK; Chipping Sodbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Armed Forces Covenant (Gold)

Disability Confident

5% Club (Platinum)

Mates in Mind

Clear Assured

STEM Ambassador

MPQC Member

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials UK is seeking an Optimisation Manager for the HM International Business Service Centre in Chipping Sodbury. The role focuses on end-to-end process redesign, system optimisation, and delivering the group automation roadmap.

You will lead cross-country process improvements, provide SME input, and manage SteCo and project teams to drive standardisation and future automation within the BSC environment.

Responsibilities

• Operating as the BSC expert on allocated systems and processes, with detailed knowledge and conceptual understanding of relevant business systems
• Provide technical leadership and advice on issue resolution to the in‑scope businesses where relevant
• Provision of SME input to support training for new transitions, system roll outs and BSC team development
• Responsible for optimising of process across multiple countries and systems.
• Translate high level process definition into efficient and effective end to end processes.
• Working with Local Countries and GPOs to test and implement updated processes, including close monitoring and management of hyper care issues arising.
• Validate process changes across the BSC, to ensure that no new variants are created, and all changes increase alignment to group standards.
• Drive the reduction in variants in assigned area, to increase standardisation and future automation potential.
• BSC representative at SteCo and multi country / discipline Project Teams to ensure that decisions are aligned to group standards and no new variants are created
• Leading SteCo and Project meetings for BSC lead initiatives
• Drive relevant project progress, to ensure that they deliver to time, and in line with projected benefit cases.
• Escalation to Transaction Managers of any emerging risks relating to project delivery or local country alignment

Job description

Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 4,000 people and operating around 300 manufacturing sites in the UK.

We are committed to building a more sustainable future and recognise that a diverse workforce is vital to our growth and advancement. We aim to promote a culture that values openness, transparency and individual achievement.

At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.

The Heidelberg Materials (HM) International Business Service Centre (BSC) provides administrative, transactional and accounting services to in‑scope HM companies.

Our Chipping Sodbury office is located close to the market town of Yate, offering a range of local amenities and attractions. Set within picturesque rural surroundings, it provides an idyllic and welcoming workspace environment. The location also benefits from excellent transport links, with easy access to both the M4 and M5, making commuting convenient from a wide area.

In addition to the setting, employees benefit from free onsite parking and an onsite café, contributing to a comfortable and supportive working environment.

The Optimisation Managers will work to optimise end to end processes and systems, to support delivery of the Heidelberg Materials synergies and automation roadmap.

Subject Matter Expertise

• Operating as the BSC expert on allocated systems and processes, with detailed knowledge and conceptual understanding of relevant business systems
• Provide technical leadership and advice on issue resolution to the in‑scope businesses where relevant
• Provision of SME input to support training for new transitions, system roll outs and BSC team development
• Responsible for optimising of process across multiple countries and systems.

End to End Process Redesign

• Translate high level process definition into efficient and effective end to end processes.
• Working with Local Countries and GPOs to test and implement updated processes, including close monitoring and management of hyper care issues arising.
• Validate process changes across the BSC, to ensure that no new variants are created, and all changes increase alignment to group standards.
• Drive the reduction in variants in assigned area, to increase standardisation and future automation potential.

Stakeholder and Project Management

• BSC representative at SteCo and multi country / discipline Project Teams to ensure that decisions are aligned to group standards and no new variants are created
• Leading SteCo and Project meetings for BSC lead initiatives
• Drive relevant project progress, to ensure that they deliver to time, and in line with projected benefit cases.
• Escalation to Transaction Managers of any emerging risks relating to project delivery or local country alignment.

Why Join us?

At Heidelberg Materials, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers. As a global leader in construction materials, we’re committed to innovation, sustainability, and, above all, our people.

Rewards & Benefits

We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice, with accreditations including:

• Armed Forces Covenant (Gold) | Disability Confident | 5% Club (Platinum) | Mates in Mind | Clear Assured | STEM Ambassador | MPQC Member
• Competitive Package: Salary, bonus incentives, generous pension, and life assurance
• Work-Life Balance: 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays), agile/flexible working, holiday purchase, and sabbatical options, Season and travel ticket loans
• Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced support for maternity, paternity, adoption, IVF, neonatal care, and menopause
• Inclusive Culture: Paid volunteering day and active employee communities (LGBTQ+, Women in STEM, Armed Forces, and more)
• Wellbeing & Development: Employee Assistance Programme, retail discounts, and continuous learning opportunities