Geotechnical Lead: Ground & Compliance Authority

Holcim Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus

25 days holiday

Health & safety focus

Family benefits

Career progression

Employee discounts

Job summary

Holcim UK is seeking a Geotechnical Lead to act as the technical authority for geotechnical and hydrogeological matters across our nationwide quarry and mining sites. You will ensure safety, compliance and robust ground-risk management, guiding site teams and external partners.

The role requires deep expertise in geotechnics, hydrogeology and regulatory frameworks, with hands-on proficiency in common geotechnical software and field operations.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of geotechnics and hydrogeology.
• Knowledge of Quarries Regulations 1999 and ACOP.
• Experience with slope stability and groundwater management.
• Ability to lead geotechnical work across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Be the technical authority for geotechnical and hydrogeological matters across Holcim UK.
• Ensure sites are safe and compliant; manage ground hazards.
• Shape planning and development strategies for sites.
• Lead collaboration with site teams, consultants and regulators.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Hydrogeology

Regulatory compliance

Slope stability

Groundwater management

Tools

RocScience

Surpac

Vulcan

Leapfrog

Job description

Holcim UK is seeking a Geotechnical Lead to act as the technical authority for geotechnical and hydrogeological matters across our nationwide quarry and mining sites. You will ensure safety, compliance and robust ground-risk management, guiding site teams and external partners.

The role requires deep expertise in geotechnics, hydrogeology and regulatory frameworks, with hands-on proficiency in common geotechnical software and field operations.