Concrete Technologist

Job Introduction

About the Role

Reporting into the Readymix Technical Optimisation Manager, the successful Concrete Technologist will be playing a critical role in supporting the delivery of technically demanding and strategically important infrastructure schemes across the UK. You will be responsible for ensuring the performance, compliance, and innovation of concrete solutions used on major projects, working closely with internal teams, clients, and contractors. 

What you'll be doing

In this role, you as the successful Concrete Technologist will be carrying out the following duties and responsibilities (not exhaustive)

• Major Technical project support – to include leading on concrete mix design, testing, and optimisation for large-scale infrastructure projects such as HS2 & highways. Providing on-site and remote technical support during delivery of major projects and ensuring compliance with project specifications and standards.

• Quality Assurance and Compliance – including the management of trial mix programs and laboratory testing to validate performance along with maintaining accurate technical documentation and support third-party audits

• Ensuring health and safety compliance in all laboratory and site activities

• Promoting low-carbon concrete strategies aligned with Tarmac’s sustainability goals
• Collaborating with internal teams to develop bespoke concrete solutions including low-carbon, high-durability and specialist mixes

• Supporting the deployment of new technologies such as alternative binder systems

What we are looking for

We are looking for a Concrete Technologist who is ideally:

• Technically confident and detail-oriented with a strong understanding of concrete materials and performance
• Proactive and solution-focused with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical challenges on-site and in the lab
• Collaborative mindset, working across functions to deliver high-quality outcomes
• Committed to innovation, continuous improvement, and sustainability

 Why Tarmac?

You’ll be joining a collaborative, innovative team. We offer opportunities to grow, take ownership, and work on impactful projects across our organisation and the broader CRH Group.

 Ready to build your future with us?

In addition to the role of Concrete Technologist, we also offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits 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  

Interested? Why not click here to find out more? Go on… are you ready to build your future?  

Tarmac, a CRH company, is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. 

Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when this happens we sometimes bring the published closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

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Tarmac Trading Limited

Tarmac Trading Limited