Overview
Senior Project Manager UK & Ireland | Cement & Packed Products (C&PP)
Reporting to: Project Portfolio Director – Cement – UK&I
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead the development and delivery of major capital projects across our UK & Ireland cement business.
This is a high-impact role where you’ll take end-to-end ownership of large, complex projects – from concept and feasibility through to execution and commissioning – working with senior stakeholders across the business and CRH Group.
You’ll play a key role in shaping strategic investment projects that support operational excellence, sustainability and decarbonisation across our cement operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and delivery of major capital projects across all lifecycle stages
- Manage and influence internal and external stakeholders, including technical, legal, procurement and contractors
- Define project scope, delivery strategy and investment case approval
- Ensure effective risk management, governance and reporting
- Oversee execution, including construction, commissioning and handover
- Drive projects to deliver against safety, cost, quality and schedule objectives
About You
- Degree qualified in Engineering (Master’s desirable)
- Significant experience delivering large-scale capital projects within cement or heavy industry
- Strong understanding of cement manufacturing processes and technologies
- Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder environments at a senior level
- Commercially aware with strong skills across project planning, contracts and risk management
- Highly organised, results-driven and comfortable managing multiple workstreams
Why Join Us?
- Lead strategic, high-value projects that shape the future of our business
- Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and decarbonisation initiatives
- Work in a collaborative, international environment
- Hybrid working with UK&I and international travel opportunities
Why Tarmac
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 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 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.
Ready to build your future?
Click ‘Apply’ to get started. Please note: we sometimes close roles early due to high interest, so don’t wait too long!
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Tarmac Trading Limited
Salary: Excellent Salary + Bonus + Benefits
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands, England
Job Reference: tarmac/TP/109/8022
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