Integration Lead
CRH · Loughborough
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
Integration Lead - Tarmac
Permanent | Hybrid (Mountsorrel)
Drive the Integration Strategy Behind a Major Enterprise Transformation
We're looking for an experienced Integration Lead to play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of Project Falcon. You'll lead the design, build, testing and deployment of critical integrations connecting a new Transport Management Platform with SAP, Salesforce and other key enterprise systems.
This is a high-impact position where you'll shape integration strategy, coordinate multiple delivery partners and ensure robust, reliable data flows that support customer, order, dispatch, finance and operational processes across the business.
You'll work closely with architecture, technology, business and delivery teams to ensure integrations are delivered to the highest standards of quality, security and performance.
What You'll Be Doing
As Integration Lead, you will:
- Own and manage the end-to-end integration delivery roadmap, including interface catalogues, milestones, dependencies, risks and delivery plans.
- Translate business requirements into scalable integration solutions across APIs, messaging, middleware, file-based and event-driven technologies.
- Lead the design and delivery of interfaces connecting the Transport Management Platform, SAP ECC, Salesforce and other enterprise applications.
- Ensure all integration solutions comply with architecture, security, engineering and support standards.
- Manage and mentor integration resources, providing technical leadership and direction across internal teams, systems integrators and third-party partners.
- Oversee interface specifications, mapping documents, configuration records and technical documentation.
- Drive integration testing activities, supporting readiness assessments, defect resolution and technical assurance.
- Lead root-cause analysis for complex integration issues and coordinate resolution across multiple systems.
- Assess technical change requests, identify impacts and risks, and provide informed recommendations.
- Support deployment, cutover, hypercare and transition into operational support.
- Provide clear governance reporting and technical readiness evidence throughout the programme lifecycle.
What We're Looking For
Essential Experience
- Proven experience leading integration workstreams within large-scale enterprise transformation programmes.
- Demonstrable expertise across APIs, middleware, messaging platforms, batch processing, file transfer and event-driven architectures.
- Experience delivering complex SAP integrations within enterprise environments.
- Track record of leading technical teams, suppliers, systems integrators and third-party vendors.
- An excellent understanding of integration testing, defect management, monitoring, reconciliation and operational readiness.
- Experience producing integration specifications, interface catalogues, mappings and technical documentation.
- Hands-on experience supporting deployment, cutover and service transition activities.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence technical and business audiences at all levels.
Technical Knowledge
You'll bring expertise in:
- Enterprise integration architecture and delivery
- API-led and event-driven design patterns
- SAP and enterprise platform integration
- Data mapping, transformation and validation
- Performance, resilience and security design
- Monitoring, alerting and operational support models
- Technical governance and controlled change management
- Risk, dependency and programme reporting
Qualifications
- Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Systems Engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent professional experience).
- Relevant certifications in Integration Technologies, APIs, SAP, Cloud Platforms, Architecture or ITIL are advantageous.
The Person
You'll be:
- Technically credible and confident challenging complex designs
- A natural leader who takes ownership and drives outcomes
- Highly organised and comfortable managing multiple priorities
- Collaborative and able to bring together diverse stakeholders
- Quality-focused, with a passion for delivering reliable solutions
- An excellent communicator who can simplify technical concepts
- Resilient and calm under pressure in fast-paced delivery environments
This is a rare opportunity to influence a business-critical transformation programme and shape the integration landscape that underpins future operational success. You'll work with senior stakeholders, modern enterprise technologies and experienced delivery teams while making a tangible impact on how the business operates.
Ready to lead the integrations that keep a major transformation connected? Apply today.
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?