Area Technical Manager

Description

• Proactively identify areas of quality improvement and communicate to area management.
• Engage with existing internal personnel and external customers using multiple channels, including digital platforms, plant site visits and customer visits.
• Ensure material costs are aligned with company targets.
• Drive product innovation and development.
• Work closely with all business lines supporting the implementation of national initiatives.
• Engage with internal teams and external customers via digital platforms, plant site visits, and customer meetings.
• Ensure all products maintain accordance with relevant European and British Standards, QSRMC regulations, IMS, Project QMS and the Heidelberg Materials Quality / Technical System Manuals.
• Manage technical requirements across defined projects, ensuring compliance and quality.
• The ATM is responsible for maintaining an efficient and effective level of technical control with in their area of responsibility, ensuring material costs are maintained within company targets and supporting customer needs through the development and maintenance of Heidelberg Material's market leading material portfolio.
• Investigate and assist in the resolution of customer quality complaints and non- conformities.
• Generate and submit required reporting to the Project timetable.
• Using NDAC systems and reporting tools constantly monitor and maintain product and raw material performance.
• React to issues in a manner that minimises risk and cost to the business.
• Support the Project Technical Strategy Plan.
• Support customer needs through the development and maintenance of Heidelberg Materials’ market-leading material portfolio.
• Provide technical training for new department employees and customers as directed.
• Achieve company targets for quality assurance levels.
• Maintain efficient and effective technical control within your area of responsibility.
• Drive product and service quality excellence.

Requirements

• Achieve Heidelberg Materials UK KPI expectations.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple channels
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong relationships.
• Maintain excellent technical knowledge of the industry, market, and competitor offerings.
• Experience in project management and technical support.
• Strong technical knowledge of concrete and construction materials.

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays), agile/flexible working, holiday purchase, and sabbatical options, Season and travel ticket loans
• Competitive Package: Salary, bonus incentives, generous pension, and life assurance
• 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
• Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced support for maternity, paternity, adoption, IVF, neonatal care, and menopause

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance