About this role
About CRH & 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 SAP Solution Architect Location: Mountsorrel, Leicestershire (Hybrid Working) Company: Tarmac Type: Fixed Term Contract - 2 years Help Shape the Future of SAP at Tarmac Are you an experienced SAP Solution Architect looking for a role where your expertise will directly influence a large-scale business transformation?
At Tarmac, we're embarking on an exciting journey through Project Falcon, a major transformation programme that will modernise and optimise our SAP landscape. We're looking for a talented SAP Solution Architect to define, govern and deliver the SAP architecture that underpins this critical initiative. This is a unique opportunity to work across business and technology teams, influencing strategic decisions, driving best practice, and ensuring solutions are scalable, secure and fit for the future.
What You'll Be Doing As the SAP Solution Architect, you'll take ownership of the SAP architecture within Project Falcon, ensuring business requirements are translated into robust, supportable and sustainable solutions. You'll: Define and lead the SAP solution architecture across the programme scope Translate business and functional requirements into effective technical solutions Champion standard SAP capabilities and minimise unnecessary customisation Design and document solution architectures, interfaces, data flows and technical decisions Collaborate with business stakeholders, IT teams, delivery partners and suppliers Provide architectural guidance across integration, data migration, testing, cutover and service transition activities Ensure solutions meet security, compliance, performance, resilience and supportability requirements Identify architectural risks, technical debt and design conflicts, providing practical recommendations and governance Review supplier designs and support technical workshops throughout delivery Enable successful handover to support teams through strong documentation and knowledge transfer What We're Looking For We're seeking a strategic thinker who can balance technical excellence with real-world delivery needs.
Essential Experience Significant experience delivering SAP solution architecture within complex enterprise environments Proven ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions Demonstrable experience across SAP integration, data migration, security and non-functional architecture Experience reviewing supplier designs and governing architectural standards Knowledge of testing, deployment, cutover and transition-to-support activities Excellent stakeholder management skills across business and technical teams Experience managing technical risk, governance and architectural decision-making Desirable Experience within manufacturing, logistics, order management, dispatch or operational environments SAP Architecture or SAP solution certifications Experience supporting large-scale business transformation programmes Who You Are You'll thrive in this role if you are: ✅ Architecturally rigorous and detail-focused ✅ Pragmatic and delivery-minded ✅ Confident challenging assumptions and driving best-practice solutions ✅ An exceptional communicator with both technical and non-technical audiences ✅ Collaborative, influential and able to build strong relationships across diverse teams ✅ Focused on long-term maintainability, scalability and operational success Qualifications Degree in Technology, Engineering, Business Systems, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience Relevant SAP or Architecture certifications are advantageous but not essential Why Join Tarmac?
At Tarmac, you'll be part of a business that is investing in technology, innovation and transformation. You'll have the opportunity to work on a high-profile programme, collaborate with talented colleagues and partners, and play a key role in shaping the future SAP landscape of the organisation. If you're passionate about delivering robust SAP architecture and want to make a real impact on a major transformation programme, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help build the future with Tarmac.
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 opportunities Tarmac is committed to being a Forces ‑friendly employer.
If you’re coming from a military background, we’ll support your transition and help you build a successful career with us. We’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. Ready to build your future?