Geotechnical Lead & Compliance Expert

Holcim Ltd; Ideford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Annual bonus

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Health & Safety focus

Family benefits (maternity/paternity)

Job summary

Holcim UK is seeking an Expert in Geotechnical Engineering & Compliance to join our national Raw Materials team. You will be the technical authority for geotechnical and hydrogeological matters across 30+ quarries and sites, driving safety, compliance and practical guidance on ground hazards.

You will lead as the geotechnical competent person, shaping how sites are planned and developed, balancing safety with production, and collaborating with regulators and contractors.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of geotechnics and hydrogeology, with knowledge of Quarries Regulations 1999 and ACOP.
• Experience applying slope stability and groundwater management practices across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Act as geotechnical competent person for Holcim UK's quarries and sites.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to site teams on ground hazards and compliance.
• Coordinate with regulators and consultants to maintain safety and regulatory standards.
• Translate complex technical data into actionable site guidance and scopes of work.

Skills

Geotechnics

Hydrogeology

Slope stability

Groundwater management

Regulatory knowledge

Drone surveying

Tools

RocScience

Surpac

Vulcan

Leapfrog

Job description

Holcim UK is seeking an Expert in Geotechnical Engineering & Compliance to join our national Raw Materials team. You will be the technical authority for geotechnical and hydrogeological matters across 30+ quarries and sites, driving safety, compliance and practical guidance on ground hazards.

You will lead as the geotechnical competent person, shaping how sites are planned and developed, balancing safety with production, and collaborating with regulators and contractors.