Senior Manager AI & Automation

Tarmac Ltd; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainable building materials company in the UK seeks a Senior Manager - AI & Automation to lead strategy and delivery of AI initiatives. This role focuses on driving change through automation technologies and maximizing enterprise platforms. The successful candidate will have experience in delivering business value from AI solutions, managing governance, and building strong relationships with stakeholders. The position offers competitive salary and numerous benefits, including a bonus scheme and enhanced holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Discounts on retailers

Employee Assistance helpline

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven ability to deliver business value from AI or advanced analytics with measurable ROI.
• Experience leading AI solutions from concept to production and BAU.
• Understanding of AI platforms, governance, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Drive transformational change through AI and automation technologies.
• Identify, prioritise, and deliver AI opportunities across various domains.
• Oversee secure OT/IT integration to unlock value from data.

Skills

Deliver business value from AI

Lead AI solutions from concept to production

Data governance

Stakeholder management

Change leadership

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

RPA tools (UiPath)

AI platforms

Job description

# Senior Manager AI & Automation### Job IntroductionAbout CRH and Tarmac CRH is a global leader in building materials solutions, and Tarmac is a leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions business in the UK. This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive transformational change through artificial intelligence and automation technologies. Tarmac is seeking a visionary **Senior Manager -** **AI & Automation** to lead the strategy, delivery, and governance of Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, and RPA across our UK operations. This is a senior, high‑impact role driving measurable value, operational excellence, and industry leadership as we transform how we work through intelligent technologies.**About the Role**In this role you'll:**Shape and Deliver the AI Strategy*** Identify, prioritise, and deliver AI opportunities across plant optimisation, predictive maintenance, computer vision, logistics, forecasting, sustainability, and quality.* Lead end‑to‑end delivery of AI solutions—from idea and prototyping to production and business‑as‑usual service.* Define value metrics and ensure every initiative delivers measurable ROI.* Maximise enterprise platforms such as Microsoft Copilot, Multiply by CRH, SAP Joule, and Salesforce Einstein.* Track emerging AI technologies and position Tarmac as an industry leader.**Build Enterprise AI & Automation Capability*** Develop and operate AI delivery frameworks: LLMOps, model evaluation, monitoring, RAG, and integration architecture.* Create AI reference architectures, quality standards, and assurance processes including red‑teaming and model drift detection.* Oversee secure OT/IT integration to unlock value from plant, quarry, and IoT data.**Strengthen Data, Governance & Responsible AI*** Own the AI readiness roadmap including data governance, MDM, security, and enterprise knowledge architecture.* Lead AI FinOps: cost controls, usage telemetry, optimisation, and ROI analysis.* Implement governance aligned to CRH standards, NIST, Cyber Essentials, SOx, ISO/IEC 42001 and data protection requirements.* Ensure safe, transparent, explainable AI with robust controls for agentic systems.**Scale Capability & Adoption*** Build a blended delivery model of internal experts and specialist partners.* Develop workforce plans for AI product managers, engineers, knowledge engineers, risk specialists, and UX roles.* Lead change, adoption, training, and enablement—including role‑based training and AI champions.* Manage RPA strategy and delivery, ensuring alignment with AI governance and value measurement.**Lead Collaboration & Partnerships*** Work closely with CRH Group and international partners to leverage global capability.* Partner across IT, Cyber, Compliance, Data and business functions to deliver integrated, secure solutions.* Build strong relationships with suppliers, innovation networks, and academia.**Experience & qualifications**To be successful in this role you'll need:* A proven ability to deliver business value from AI or advanced analytics with measurable ROI.* Experience leading AI solutions from concept to production and BAU.* A developed understanding of AI platforms, LLMOps/GenAIOps, governance, cyber security, and regulatory requirements (NIST, Cyber Essentials, SOx).* To be skilled in data governance, enterprise AI platforms, and scaling innovation into operational services.* Demonstrated ability to lead blended teams and manage strategic partners.* Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and change leadership abilities.* A track record of staying current with emerging technologies.**Desirable*** Experience with RPA (UiPath), industrial/processing environments, OT data, predictive maintenance, or computer vision.* Familiarity with CRH or large multi‑site organisations.* Knowledge of RAG, agentic AI, enterprise AI tools, and ISO/IEC 42001.**Qualifications*** A degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Business or equivalent experience.* Relevant certifications (AI/ML, data, project management, cyber security) are beneficial.**Why Tarmac**We don't just offer a job, we offer a career.Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, 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 opportunitiesWe’re proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity 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. Click ‘Apply’ to get started. Please note: we sometimes close roles early due to high interest, so don’t wait too long!#Tarmac #TarmacCareersTarmac Trading LimitedTarmac Trading Limited### Attached documents| | || --- | --- || Salary | Excellent Salary + Bonus + Benefits || Frequency | Annual || Job Reference | tarmac/TP/188377/7556 || Contract Type | Permanent || Closing Date | 6 March, 2026 || Job Category | IT || Business Unit | IT || Location | Solihull, United Kingdom || Posted on | 4 February, 2026 || OpenStreetMap contributorsDirections to### Spread the word