Commercial Director - Transport

CRH crh.com Open · verified Oct 14, 2026

Solihull Director Sales Leadership

At a glance

Director-level Sales Leadership role at CRH. Solihull.

Pay not stated

RoleSales Leadership

SeniorityDirector

LocationSolihull

Role brief

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What you'll do

Set and deliver the transport growth plan across roads, rail, airports and ports
Spot major projects early, then build pursuit plans that can win the work
Develop senior relationships with customers, contractors, developers, consultants and framework providers
Secure supply opportunities for aggregates, asphalt, concrete and integrated material solutions
Engage contractors before tender and shape requirements, partnerships and sustainable project approaches

What you bring

A record of winning and expanding business in infrastructure, construction, engineering, transport or a related field
Experience building high-value customer relationships with executive-level contacts
Strong knowledge of major infrastructure and capital-project delivery settings
Evidence that you have influenced opportunities from initial concept through contract award
Credibility, negotiation skill and strategic judgment with senior customers and internal stakeholders

Who this fits

You’ll suit a commercially driven senior leader who can turn transport-sector strategy into awarded work and build trusted relationships across the industry. The role covers UK transport infrastructure and reports to the Business Development Director. You’ll work across Tarmac and CRH teams, with a stated expectation that you inform your line manager before applying.

From the employer

At Tarmac, we're not just supplying materials, we're helping deliver some of the UK's most complex and transformative infrastructure projects.

Commercial Director - Transport

Shape the future of the UK's most significant transport infrastructure projects

We're looking for an exceptional Commercial Director - Transport to join our senior leadership team, reporting directly to the Business Development Director. This is a high-profile role with responsibility for driving growth across the transportation sector, sitting alongside our strategic market leaders in areas such as Nuclear, Energy and Major Infrastructure.

This is an opportunity to influence some of the UK's biggest infrastructure developments, from major road and rail programmes to airport expansion projects, port developments and the infrastructure required to support the transition to renewable energy.

The Opportunity

The transportation sector represents a significant growth market for Tarmac. You'll lead the development and execution of our commercial strategy across road, rail, airports and ports, identifying opportunities long before they reach procurement and positioning Tarmac as the partner of choice.

You'll play a pivotal role in securing long-term growth for the business and success in this role will be built on your ability to develop trusted relationships with key stakeholders across the sector, including major contractors, consultants and delivery partners.

What You'll Be Doing

Developing and executing Tarmac's transport sector growth strategy aligned to our wider commercial ambitions.

Identifying major project opportunities at the earliest stages and creating winning pursuit strategies.

Building influential relationships with customers, principal contractors, developers, framework providers and industry stakeholders.

Securing opportunities for the supply of aggregates, asphalt, concrete and integrated materials solutions across major transportation projects.

Driving early contractor engagement and helping shape project requirements before tender stage.

Developing strategic partnerships and collaborative approaches that create long-term value for customers and Tarmac.

Championing innovation and sustainability solutions that differentiate Tarmac in an increasingly competitive marketplace.

Working closely with operational, technical and commercial teams to ensure we bring the full capability of Tarmac and CRH to every opportunity.

Identifying opportunities linked to decarbonisation, low-carbon construction and emerging infrastructure trends.

About You

You'll be a commercially driven leader with a proven track record of winning and growing business within infrastructure, construction, engineering, transport or related sectors.

You will bring:

Experience developing high-value strategic customer relationships at executive level.

An excellent understanding of major infrastructure and capital project delivery environments.

A track record of influencing opportunities from concept through to contract award.

Exceptional business development, stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.

Strategic thinking combined with the ability to translate plans into commercial results.

A passion for innovation, collaboration and sustainable growth.

The credibility to operate confidently with senior customers, industry bodies and internal stakeholders across Tarmac and CRH.

Why Tarmac?

At Tarmac, you'll have the platform, scale and support to make a genuine impact on the future of UK infrastructure.

You'll work on nationally significant projects, collaborate with some of the most respected organisations in the industry and help shape how sustainable construction materials support the transport networks of tomorrow.

If you're motivated by growth, relationship-building, innovation and the opportunity to influence major infrastructure investment across the UK, we'd love to hear from you.

Build what's next. Shape the future of transport with Tarmac.

Please inform your line manager before applying for this role.