Geotechnical Lead: Ground Stability & Compliance

Holcim Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Maternity/paternity/adoption leave

Job summary

Holcim UK is seeking a Geotechnical Lead to act as the technical authority for geotechnical and hydrogeological matters across its quarries and sites. You will shape site planning, provide knowledge to on-site teams, and manage ground hazards day-to-day.

You will lead risk assessment, ensure compliance with the Quarries Regulations 1999 and ACOP, and interact with regulators and consultants while staying closely connected to site teams.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of geotechnics and hydrogeology.
• Familiar with Quarries Regulations 1999 and ACOP.
• Ability to assess slope stability and groundwater management.
• Use data, field insight and practical know-how to identify risks.

Responsibilities

• Act as geotechnical competent person across Holcim UK sites.
• Lead ground hazard management and ensure site safety and compliance.
• Translate complex technical guidance into practical on-site directions.
• Collaborate with consultants and regulators while engaging site teams.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Hydrogeology

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Drone operations

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 and sites. You will shape site planning, provide knowledge to on-site teams, and manage ground hazards day-to-day.

You will lead risk assessment, ensure compliance with the Quarries Regulations 1999 and ACOP, and interact with regulators and consultants while staying closely connected to site teams.