National Geotechnical Lead & Compliance Expert

Holcim Ltd; Calderdale; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus

25 days holiday + local holidays

Enhanced family benefits

Job summary

Holcim UK is seeking an Expert in Geotechnical Engineering & Compliance to lead geotechnical and hydrogeological activities across Holcim UK's quarries and sites. You will act as the technical authority, ensuring safe planning, development and day-to-day ground hazard management.

This national role requires deep geotechnical expertise, familiarity with UK regulations, and strong collaboration with site teams, regulators and contractors to maintain compliance and safety across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of geotechnics and hydrogeology.
• Knowledge of Quarries Regulations 1999 and ACOP.
• Experience with slope stability and groundwater management.
• Ability to manage multiple sites and coordinate contractors.

Responsibilities

• Act as geotechnical competent person across Holcim UK sites.
• Provide practical, data-driven risk assessments and guidance.
• Lead on ground hazard management and compliance with regulations.
• Collaborate with regulators, consultants and site teams.

Skills

Geotechnical expertise

Hydrogeology knowledge

Quarries Regulations 1999

ACOP familiarity

Slope stability

Groundwater management

Regulatory deadlines

RocScience

Surpac

Vulcan

Leapfrog

Data interpretation

Contractor coordination

Tools

RocScience

Surpac

Vulcan

Leapfrog

Job description

Holcim UK is seeking an Expert in Geotechnical Engineering & Compliance to lead geotechnical and hydrogeological activities across Holcim UK's quarries and sites. You will act as the technical authority, ensuring safe planning, development and day-to-day ground hazard management.

This national role requires deep geotechnical expertise, familiarity with UK regulations, and strong collaboration with site teams, regulators and contractors to maintain compliance and safety across multiple sites.