Optimisation Manager

Hanson Quarry Products Europe Limited; Chipping Sodbury; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 120,000; 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

Competitive Package

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials UK is seeking an Optimisation Manager to join our BSC team in Chipping Sodbury, near Yate. You will optimise end-to-end processes and systems to support our automation roadmap across multiple countries.

As a SME lead, you will provide technical leadership, drive process redesign, and coordinate SteCo and project teams to deliver benefits on time. A background in business systems and cross-country project delivery is preferred.

Job description

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

• 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

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

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.

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

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

At Heidelberg Materials UK (previously known as Hanson UK) we strive to create an inclusive and respectful workplace where every individual can bring their unique skills and background to contribute to the success of our business.

At Heidelberg Materials UK (previously known as Hanson UK), we understand that a diverse workforce is key to our growth and development, and we aim to foster a culture that values openness, transparency, and individual achievement. As part of our commitment to promoting diversity, we are actively working to encourage more individuals to consider careers within the construction industry. We believe in building a workplace that is dedicated to promoting inclusivity and diversity.

We also offer a range of benefits, such as access to our Employee Assistance Program, trained mental health first aiders, discounted private medical benefits and much more, to ensure your wellbeing is prioritized.

Heidelberg Materials is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

We understand that women may face unique challenges in their careers, and we are committed to providing a supportive environment to help you thrive. Our family‑friendly policies, such as enhanced maternity and parental leave, neonatal care, and adoption support, will provide you with the flexibility and support you need to balance your personal and professional commitments.