Geotechnical Lead: Field Safety & Compliance Expert

Holcim Ltd; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

25 days holiday + bank holidays

enhanced family benefits

Health & Safety focus

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Holcim UK is seeking a Geotechnical Lead to act as the technical authority on geotechnical and hydrogeological matters across our nationwide Raw Materials team. You will ensure safety, compliance, and informed decision-making for ground-related risks at 30+ sites, with limited desk time.

You’ll apply expertise in Quarries Regulations 1999, slope stability, and groundwater management, working with regulators and consultants while guiding site teams on risk prevention and best practices.

Qualifications

• Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or related field.
• Experience meeting Quarries Regulations 1999 and ACOP.
• Proven ability to manage slope stability and groundwater management across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Serve as geotechnical competent person for Holcim UK sites.
• Lead safety and compliance across a national portfolio of quarries/mines.
• Translate complex geotechnical data into practical guidance for site teams.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Hydrogeology

Slope stability

Groundwater management

Risk assessment

Drone surveying

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical/Mining Engineering

Tools

RocScience

Surpac

Vulcan

Leapfrog

Job description

Holcim UK is seeking a Geotechnical Lead to act as the technical authority on geotechnical and hydrogeological matters across our nationwide Raw Materials team. You will ensure safety, compliance, and informed decision-making for ground-related risks at 30+ sites, with limited desk time.

You’ll apply expertise in Quarries Regulations 1999, slope stability, and groundwater management, working with regulators and consultants while guiding site teams on risk prevention and best practices.