Geotechnical Lead & Compliance Authority

Holcim Ltd; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Health & Safety focus

Family benefits

Career progression opportunities

Remote GP for you and household

Affinity groups

Staff discounts on building products

Job summary

Holcim UK seeks a Geotechnical Lead to act as the technical authority for geotechnical and hydrogeological matters across the national Raw Materials team. You will be the competent person ensuring safety and compliance at multiple quarries and sites.

You will harness data, field insights, and analysis to identify risks early and drive practical solutions, balancing safety with production across a busy portfolio.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of geotechnics and hydrogeology.
• Expert knowledge of the Quarries Regulations 1999 and ACOP.
• Ability to manage slope stability and groundwater with statutory deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Serve as geotechnical competent person for Holcim UK sites.
• Shape planning and development practices while ensuring safety and compliance.
• Provide practical, actionable guidance to site teams and regulators.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Hydrogeology

Quarries Regulations 1999 and ACOP

Drone surveying

Data interpretation

Site safety leadership

Education

Degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

RocScience

Surpac

Vulcan

Leapfrog

Job description

Holcim UK seeks a Geotechnical Lead to act as the technical authority for geotechnical and hydrogeological matters across the national Raw Materials team. You will be the competent person ensuring safety and compliance at multiple quarries and sites.

You will harness data, field insights, and analysis to identify risks early and drive practical solutions, balancing safety with production across a busy portfolio.