Area Technical Manager

Want to take your technical expertise onto one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects?

Heidelberg Materials UK is looking for an experienced Area Technical Manager to join our team supporting Sizewell

This is a fantastic opportunity to take a key technical role on a major project, providing leadership across quality, product performance and technical delivery while working closely with operational teams, customers and project stakeholders.

You’ll be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of technical control and quality assurance, ensuring our materials consistently meet demanding project requirements and supporting the continued development of Heidelberg Materials’ market-leading products and technical services.

Leading technical and quality performance across the project

Supporting delivery of the Project Technical Strategy

Driving the highest standards in Health & Safety, quality and compliance

Monitoring product and raw material performance

Ensuring compliance with relevant British and European Standards, QSRMC requirements, IMS and the Project QMS

Identifying opportunities to improve product quality and performance

Driving product innovation and development

Investigating and resolving quality issues, complaints and non-conformities

Working closely with Operations and other business areas to implement technical initiatives

Providing technical knowledge and support to colleagues and customers

Supporting the development and training of the technical team

Concrete

This is more than a traditional Area Technical Manager role. It’s an opportunity to bring your knowledge and experience to a high-profile UK infrastructure project, work with a talented team and have a genuine influence on technical and quality performance.

If you’re passionate about technical excellence, quality and continuous improvement and you’re ready for a career-defining challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

At Heidelberg Materials, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers. As a global leader in construction materials, we’re committed to innovation, sustainability, and, above all, our people.

Rewards & Benefits

We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice, with accreditations including:

Armed Forces Covenant (Gold) | Disability Confident | 5% Club (Platinum) | Mates in Mind | Clear Assured | STEM Ambassador | MPQC Member

Competitive Package: Salary, bonus incentives, generous pension, and life assurance

Work-Life Balance: 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays), agile/flexible working, holiday purchase, and sabbatical options, Season and travel ticket loans

Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced support for maternity, paternity, adoption, IVF, neonatal care, and menopause

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