Operations Manager – Contracting / PAVE (North West & Yorkshire)
We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager with a proven background managing teams within the road surfacing sector to lead our PAVE Contracting operations across the North West and Yorkshire region.
This senior leadership role is accountable for delivering the local Operational Strategy, maximising financial performance, ensuring exemplary health & safety standards and developing high‑performing operational teams within a complex, commercially driven environment.
The Role
You will lead area operations teams to deliver safe, efficient and profitable surfacing contracts, ensuring alignment to business strategy, budgets and performance targets. You will drive operational excellence, continuous improvement and strong client relationships while developing talent and future leadership capability.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver the Area Operational Strategy, achieving budget, forecast and performance targets
- Maximise contract profitability through effective cost control, value optimisation and risk management
- Ensure full compliance with health & safety, quality and business standards
- Lead operational and commercial reviews, including pre‑ and post‑contract evaluations
- Develop turnover, volumes and long‑term work bank in support of commercial teams
- Build and maintain strong customer and supply chain relationships
- Drive operational efficiency, best practice sharing and One CRH collaboration
- Lead, coach and develop operational teams, driving engagement and performance
- Support dispute resolution, cash collection and contractual compliance
- Promote sustainability, carbon reduction and net‑zero initiatives
About You
- Strong leadership capability with the ability to guide, influence and inspire teams
- Accountability, sound judgement and high‑quality decision‑making
- The ability to manage conflict and effectively adapt to changing operational demands
- A collaborative, inclusive approach that builds trust
- A strong drive for results, efficiency and continuous improvement through collaboration
What We’re Looking For
- Significant operational leadership experience within road surfacing / asphalt contracting
- Proven experience managing multiple construction contracts and teams at scale
- Strong track record in commercial performance, cost control, operational delivery and risk management
- Strong product, technical and operational knowledge relevant to Contracting sector
- Sound knowledge and experience of estimating, costing systems, QA and company procedures
- NEBOSH or IOSH Health & Safety qualification
- HNC/HND, Degree or equivalent industry experience
Why Tarmac?
- Senior role within a market‑leading contracting business
- Opportunity to shape regional performance and strategy
- Strong focus on leadership development and career progression within CRH
- Safety‑first, people‑focused culture with sustainability at its core
Benefits
- Bonus scheme
- Enhanced holiday entitlement
- Contributory pension scheme
- Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
- Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
- Employee Communities (religious, ethnic, cultural heritage, LGBTQ+, parents & carers, ability, wellbeing, female voice, menopause)
- Training and development opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employment
Tarmac is committed to being a forces‑friendly 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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