Geotechnical Lead - Ground Safety & Compliance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Health & Safety focus

Family benefits

Mentor Program

Remote GP service

Career progression opportunities

Affinity groups

Staff discounts

Job summary

Holcim UK is seeking a Geotechnical Lead to act as the technical authority for geotechnical and hydrogeological matters across its quarries nationwide. You will ensure site safety, compliance with regulations, and proactive ground-hazard management.

You’ll lead complex technical decisions, collaborate with regulators and consultants, and translate detailed technical data into practical guidance for site teams, using tools like drones and geotechnical software.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of geotechnics and hydrogeology.
• Expert knowledge of the Quarries Regulations 1999 and ACOP.
• Ability to manage slope stability and groundwater issues across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Act as geotechnical competent person for Holcim UK sites.
• Shape planning and development of sites with safety and compliance at the core.
• Provide field guidance and training to site teams on ground hazards.

Skills

Geotechnical expertise

Hydrogeology

Quarries Regulations 1999

RocScience

Surpac

Vulcan

Leapfrog

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 its quarries nationwide. You will ensure site safety, compliance with regulations, and proactive ground-hazard management.

You’ll lead complex technical decisions, collaborate with regulators and consultants, and translate detailed technical data into practical guidance for site teams, using tools like drones and geotechnical software.