Geotechnical Lead: Safety, Compliance & Ground Risk

Holcim Ltd

England

On-site

GBP 80,000 - 110,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & bonus
Enhanced family benefits
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Women Empowered mentoring program
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Career progression opportunities
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Job summary

Holcim UK is seeking a Geotechnical Lead to act as the technical authority on geotechnical and hydrogeological matters across our national Raw Materials portfolio. You will ensure safety, compliance and robust ground-risk management across multiple sites, with hands-on field involvement and limited desk time.

You will lead in slope stability, groundwater management and regulatory deadlines, collaborating with consultants, regulators and site teams to deliver practical, safe and compliant ground

Qualifications

  • Deep understanding of geotechnics and hydrogeology.
  • Knowledge of Quarries Regulations 1999 and ACOP.
  • Experience with slope stability and groundwater management.
  • Comfort with data, field insight and practical risk mitigation.
  • Familiarity with drone-based ground surveying and quarry face monitoring.

Responsibilities

  • Act as geotechnical competent person across Holcim UK's quarries.
  • Provide technical authority on geotechnical and hydrogeological matters.
  • Ensure site safety and regulatory compliance across a national portfolio.
  • Guide planning and development to manage ground hazards.
  • Translate complex technical details into actionable guidance for site teams.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering
Hydrogeology
Quarries Regulations 1999 & ACOP
Slope stability
Groundwater management
Regulatory deadlines
RocScience
Surpac
Vulcan
Leapfrog
Drone surveying/ops

Tools

RocScience
Surpac
Vulcan
Leapfrog
Drone

Job description

Holcim UK is seeking a Geotechnical Lead to act as the technical authority on geotechnical and hydrogeological matters across our national Raw Materials portfolio. You will ensure safety, compliance and robust ground-risk management across multiple sites, with hands-on field involvement and limited desk time.

You will lead in slope stability, groundwater management and regulatory deadlines, collaborating with consultants, regulators and site teams to deliver practical, safe and compliant ground

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