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Are you a Highways Framework Manager or Highways Contract Manager looking for your next permanent role?  Then we may have just the role for you.

At Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters.  We want to get to know you.  If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer. 

We are recruiting for a Highways Framework Manager to join, support and lead the collaboration of regional Highways and Smart Motorways project of works.  This role will be operational from our Snodland offices, and you will work with Highways teams across our projects in the London and South East region.

The role is easily commutable from locations such as London, Maidstone, Chatham, Rochester, Gillingham, Hempstead, Sevenoaks, Orpington, Swanley, Dartford, Bromley, Tonbridge, Gravesend, Rainham, Swanley, Sittingbourne and the surrounding areas.

We’re working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

Main ResponsibilitiesReporting directly to the Regional Contracting Director, you as the Highways Framework Manager will be Tarmac’s single point of contact with our clients and will be required to manage and facilitate the collaboration across the operational regional areas, this will involve travelling across the region.

Responsibilities of the role (not exhaustive):

Drive exceptional service delivery for key clients, by promoting a collaborative and lean approach to framework performance
Collaborate and communicate with our clients, Framework contractors and supply chain partners, championing a one team approach
Monitor, review and challenge framework performance against the contracts
Collate and reporting on central reports for our clients, including but not limited to Inclusion Action Plan, Quality Plan, Health and Safety Maturity Matrix and Customer Action Plan
Support our clients to meet the overall programme and high level objectives
Cultivate innovation, drawing upon the technical expertise within the wider business to offer value for money solutions and ensure high quality pavement delivery
Co-ordinate the delivery of tender commitments to ensure we deliver the level of service promised to our clients at tender
Take ultimate responsibility for the timely and efficient mobilisation of our service on each Highway and Motorway Framework
Work with Contracting personnel and support functions to ensure Tarmac presence on Highways and smart Motorways working groups and forums
Provide feedback and proposed actions back to leadership teams on steps to drive efficiencies, introduce innovation and continue to be a leader in our industry in the marketIn the role you will be in liaison with stakeholders across the business, ranging from – Contracting Directors – Commercial Director for Contracting – General Managers – Supply Chain – HR Teams – External Clients

The Ideal CandidateTo be successful in this role of Highways Framework Manager, you as the ideal candidate will have experience in a similar position within the Highways or Smart Motorways sector. You will also be able to demonstrate proven experience working within a global company or a similar environment as well as possess exemplary management, leadership, and communication skills.

Specific Requirements:

ESSENTIAL – Demonstratable experience working at this level interfacing with clients and contractors for Highways and Motorways
ESSENTIAL - Full UK car driving licence – no more than 6 points
Highly analytical
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
A Degree in a role related discipline would prove highly beneficial
Largely qualified by experience relating to industry standards and/or possess good Higher Education Achievement (HND/HNC Level)
Have a flexible approach to location in accordance with needs of the businessWhy UsIn addition to the role of Highways Framework Manager we offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives, and benefits:

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

Tarmac 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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