National Geotechnical Lead & Compliance Expert

Holcim Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Family benefits

Mentor program

GP service

Career progression

Staff discounts

Job summary

Holcim UK is seeking an Expert in Geotechnical Engineering & Compliance to join our national Raw Materials team and act as the go-to technical authority for geotechnical and hydrogeological matters across Holcim UK. The Geotechnical lead will be the designated competent person, ensuring sites are safe, compliant and properly planned.

You will guide hillside stability, groundwater management and regulatory deadlines while working with consultants, regulators, and site teams.

Qualifications

• You bring a deep understanding of geotechnics and hydrogeology, backed by expert knowledge of the Quarries Regulations 1999 and ACOP.
• Slope stability, groundwater management and statutory deadlines are areas where you thrive.
• You're comfortable using RocScience, Surpac, Vulcan or Leapfrog and can fly a drone over a quarry face.

Responsibilities

• Serve as geotechnical competent person to keep sites safe and compliant.
• Shape how sites are planned and developed for years to come.
• Provide teams with knowledge to manage ground hazards day-to-day.
• Translate complex technical detail into practical guidance and build trust with regulators.

Skills

Geotechnics

Hydrogeology

Quarries Regulations 1999

ACOP

Slope stability

Groundwater management

Drone surveying

Tools

RocScience

Surpac

Vulcan

Leapfrog

Job description

Holcim UK is seeking an Expert in Geotechnical Engineering & Compliance to join our national Raw Materials team and act as the go-to technical authority for geotechnical and hydrogeological matters across Holcim UK. The Geotechnical lead will be the designated competent person, ensuring sites are safe, compliant and properly planned.

You will guide hillside stability, groundwater management and regulatory deadlines while working with consultants, regulators, and site teams.