National Geotechnical Lead — Ground Risk & Compliance

Holcim Ltd; Milton Keynes, Warrington; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus

25 days holiday

Health & safety focus

Family benefits

Women Empowered mentorship

Remote GP service

Career progression

Job summary

Holcim UK is seeking an Expert in Geotechnical Engineering & Compliance to lead the geotechnical and hydrogeological agenda across its national Raw Materials team. The role acts as the competent person for geotechnical matters, ensuring site safety, compliance, and robust planning.

You will work across 30+ sites, transform complex data into practical guidance, and maintain critical Hazard Registers while collaborating with consultants and regulators.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of geotechnics and hydrogeology incl. Slope stability, groundwater management, and regulatory deadlines.
• Familiarity with Quarries Regulations 1999 and ACOP.
• Comfort with field data, drones, and translating complex tech details into practical guidance.

Responsibilities

• Act as geotechnical and hydrogeological technical authority for Holcim UK's quarries.
• Lead compliance activities across 30+ sites and coordinate with regulators and consultants.
• Develop and maintain risk registers, scopes of work, and site knowledge transfer.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Hydrogeology

Quarries Regulations

Drone surveying

Geotechnical software

Tools

RocScience

Surpac

Vulcan

Leapfrog

Job description

Holcim UK is seeking an Expert in Geotechnical Engineering & Compliance to lead the geotechnical and hydrogeological agenda across its national Raw Materials team. The role acts as the competent person for geotechnical matters, ensuring site safety, compliance, and robust planning.

You will work across 30+ sites, transform complex data into practical guidance, and maintain critical Hazard Registers while collaborating with consultants and regulators.