Geotechnical Lead — National Compliance & Safety Expert

Holcim Ltd; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Health & Safety focus

Family benefits

Women Empowered Mentor Program

Remote GP service

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Holcim UK is seeking a Geotechnical Lead to act as the technical authority on geotechnical and hydrogeological matters across its quarry network. The role focuses on safety, compliance, and providing practical guidance to site teams and regulators.

The successful candidate will balance production and safety with expert knowledge of the Quarries Regulations 1999, ACOP, slope stability, groundwater management, and drone-based site assessments. This is a national role requiring strong leadership.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of geotechnics and hydrogeology
• Knowledge of Quarries Regulations 1999 and ACOP
• Ability to interpret slope stability and groundwater management data
• Experience with field data collection and site inspections

Responsibilities

• Act as geotechnical competent person across Holcim UK's quarries
• Ensure site safety and regulatory compliance for ground-related works
• Shape planning and development of sites with practical, data-driven guidance
• Lead collaboration with consultants and regulators and communicate complex technical details clearly

Skills

Geotechnics

Hydrogeology

Drone surveying

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 its quarry network. The role focuses on safety, compliance, and providing practical guidance to site teams and regulators.

The successful candidate will balance production and safety with expert knowledge of the Quarries Regulations 1999, ACOP, slope stability, groundwater management, and drone-based site assessments. This is a national role requiring strong leadership.