Geotechnical Lead — Ground & Compliance Expert

Holcim Ltd; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

25 days holiday

Health & Safety focused culture

Family benefits

Women Empowered mentoring program

Remote GP service

Career progression opportunities

Affinity groups

Staff discounts

Job summary

Holcim UK is seeking an Expert in Geotechnical Engineering & Compliance to join our national Raw Materials team. You’ll be the go-to technical authority for geotechnical and hydrogeological matters across Holcim UK's quarries, ensuring safety, compliance and informed decision-making.

You’ll lead on ground hazard management, regulatory deadlines and site planning, working with site teams, regulators and consultants while leveraging drone surveys and geotechnical software to drive proactive risk

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of geotechnics and hydrogeology.
• Expert knowledge of the Quarries Regulations 1999 and ACOP.
• Experience with slope stability and groundwater management.

Responsibilities

• Act as geotechnical lead and competent person to ensure site safety and regulatory compliance.
• Shape planning and development of quarry sites across the UK national programme.
• Manage ground hazards and coordinate with site teams, consultants and regulators.
• Maintain Hazard Register and ensure clear scopes of work are issued.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Hydrogeology

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Risk assessment

Tools

RocScience

Surpac

Vulcan

Leapfrog

Drone operations

Job description

Holcim UK is seeking an Expert in Geotechnical Engineering & Compliance to join our national Raw Materials team. You’ll be the go-to technical authority for geotechnical and hydrogeological matters across Holcim UK's quarries, ensuring safety, compliance and informed decision-making.

You’ll lead on ground hazard management, regulatory deadlines and site planning, working with site teams, regulators and consultants while leveraging drone surveys and geotechnical software to drive proactive risk