Senior Operations Manager (North & Scotland)

Tarmac; Manchester; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Car allowance

Job summary

Tarmac is seeking a Senior Operations Manager to lead our North West and Cumbria operations. You will oversee a diverse asset portfolio and drive safety, efficiency and profitability across the region.

Based across the North and Scotland region, the role focuses on shaping regional strategy, delivering continuous improvement, managing budgets and developing leaders for sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• Experience leading regional operations with a strong safety culture.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, financial performance and cost-benefit analyses.
• Track record of coaching and empowering managers and teams.
• Deep understanding of mineral extraction, planning and restoration activities.
• Knowledge of asphalt production, bituminous design and RAP.
• Excellent stakeholder management at senior levels.
• Strong analytical skills and root cause analysis capabilities.
• Data-driven approach to operational decisions and improvements.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to build long-term strategic plans with operational focus.

Responsibilities

• Leading teams to achieve safety, operational and financial targets.
• Owning the design and delivery of the annual regional strategy.
• Driving continuous improvement and sharing best practices.
• Managing regional budgets and cost control.
• Monitoring KPI performance and implementing improvements.
• Leading customer complaint reviews and corrective actions.
• Aligning production, sales and resource planning to maximise returns.
• Managing Capex planning and five-year investment plans.
• Supporting estate planning and quarry development with relevant teams.
• Championing sustainability objectives across operations.
• Developing and coaching leaders and successors.

Skills

Health and safety regulations

Budget management

Leadership and coaching

Mineral extraction knowledge

Asphalt production knowledge

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Data-driven decision making

Communication and presentation

Strategic planning

Job description

Senior Operations Manager - North and Scotland

Lead Regional Operations. Drive Performance. Shape Strategy.

We're looking for a Senior Operations Manager to lead our North West and Cumbria region overseeing a diverse asset portfolio and ensuring the safe, efficient and profitable delivery of operational performance. This is a high-impact leadership role with responsibility for operational excellence, business performance, talent development and strategic growth.

As a regional position, we're flexible on location across the region including Manchester, Warrington, Leeds, Sheffield and surrounding areas.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Leading teams to achieve safety, operational and financial targets
• Owning the design and delivery of the annual regional strategy
• Driving continuous improvement, innovation and best practice sharing across the business
• Managing regional budgets and ensuring effective cost control
• Monitoring KPI performance and implementing improvement actions
• Leading customer complaint reviews, root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Aligning production, sales and resource planning to maximise returns and minimise stock levels
• Managing Capex planning, business cases and the five-year investment plan
• Supporting estate planning and quarry development activities in partnership with Land & Natural Resources teams
• Championing sustainability objectives and embedding sustainable ways of working across operations
• Developing, retaining and coaching talented leaders and future successors

What We're Looking For

• Strong knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation and best practice
• Experience managing budgets, business performance and cost-benefit analysis
• Proven ability to lead through managers, coaching, developing and empowering teams
• Strong understanding of mineral extraction, resource management, planning and restoration activities
• Knowledge of asphalt production, bituminous mixture design and recycled asphalt products (RAP)
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills at senior level
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, including root cause analysis methodologies
• A data-driven approach to operational decision-making and performance improvement
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• The ability to build long-term strategic plans while maintaining operational focus

A company car or car allowance is included, therefore a full UK driving licence is essential.

Why Tarmac

At Tarmac, who you are matters. We want people who take pride in their work, collaborate effectively with others and are always looking for better ways to improve. We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, develop and make a real impact. If you're an ambitious leader ready to shape the future of our North and Scotland operations, we'd love to hear from you.

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 Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to our Employee Communities, where you can network, learn from others, and increase your awareness of the support available to you. Our three Employee Communities are: Health and Wellbeing, Inclusion and Identity, Personal Growth and Development
• Training and development opportunities

Tarmac is committed to being a Forces ‑friendly employer. If you’re coming from a military background, we’ll support your transition and help you build a successful career with us.

We’re proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to support you.

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Tarmac Trading Limited

Attached documents

Job Reference tarmac/TP/232604/8212