National Reserves Manager & Principal Geologist

Holcim; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainable building materials company in the United Kingdom is seeking a National Reserves Manager & Principal Geologist. In this role, you will lead the reserves strategy, contribute to resource evaluations, and influence cross-functional business outcomes. Candidates should possess over 15 years of experience in related fields, relevant degrees, and a strong capability in stakeholder engagement. Competitive salary and career growth opportunities offered.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Inclusive workplace environment

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 15+ years in Exploration, Mine Geology or Technical Services.
• Membership (or eligibility) with AusIMM or AIG.
• Competent Person (JORC 2012) certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead the national Reserves & Resources Replenishment strategy.
• Collaborate with site operations to influence business outcomes.
• Support mergers and acquisitions through resource assessments.

Skills

Geological modelling

Resource evaluation

Project delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Geology, Earth Sciences or Mining Engineering

Postgraduate qualifications in Extractive Industries

Tools

Industry-relevant modelling software

ERP systems

Job description

National Reserves Manager & Principal Geologist

Employer Holcim Location Chatswood, United Kingdom Salary Competitive Closing date 8 Sep 2025

View more categories View less categories Discipline Earth, Environment & Energy ,Geology Position Type Permanent Hours Full Time Result Type Jobs

National Reserves Manager & Principal Geologist Help Build a More Sustainable Future.Sydney, Brisbane, or Melbourne based - National scope.A dynamic role with one of the world's leading sustainable building materials companies!Highly competitive remuneration package.The Opportunity:At Holcim, we're committed to building progress for people and the planet. As part of our national Aggregates business, you'll lead the development of a secure, sustainable, and future-ready reserves and resources base-across existing operations and future growth areas.Reporting to the Head of Operational Performance - Aggregates, this role leads the national Reserves Replenishment Program, ensuring timely and strategically aligned reserves planning. You'll work across multiple teams to assess, prioritise and deliver replenishment programs that support operational continuity and market expansion.You'll also play a key role in evaluating new growth opportunities, contributing to M&A assessments, and ensuring long-term resource security beyond the life of current assets.As a recognised or eligible Competent Person under the JORC Code, you'll contribute to the technical integrity of internal and external reporting processes, ensuring compliance and confidence in our resource base.Key responsibilities:Lead the national Reserves & Resources Replenishment strategy and delivery.Sign off or contribute to Reserve & Resource reporting in line with JORC (2012).Collaborate with site operations, technical teams, support processes and business leaders to influence positive business outcomes.Identify future resource opportunities and inform long-term planning.Support mergers and acquisitions through resource assessments and due diligence.Maintain compliance with safety, environmental and reporting standards.Deliver annual reporting via Holcim's global Aggregates Reserves Management (ARM) process.What you'll bring:Degree in Geology, Earth Sciences or Mining Engineering.Postgraduate qualifications in Extractive Industries or relevant experience.15+ years in Exploration, Mine Geology or Technical Services, or relevant Aggregates industry experience.Membership (or eligibility) with AusIMM or AIG.Recognised or eligible as a Competent Person (JORC 2012) or equivalent reporting code.Demonstrable strong experience in geological modelling, resource evaluation, project delivery and program management.Experience working across operational and leadership teams, influencing positive outcomes.Commercial awareness and strong stakeholder engagement capability.Proficiency in industry-relevant modelling software, modern business platforms and ERP systems.This is an outstanding opportunity to join our high performing team and to develop your career within our world leading business. Why Holcim?At Holcim we offer an inclusive environment, where our people feel comfortable bringing their authentic self to work. We offer a high-performance workplace empowering problem solvers, creative thinkers and innovators to seek combined perspectives and voice opportunities to go further and faster. Our workplace is a safe environment where individuals can be themselves and where we promote a diverse workforce. We are an equal opportunities employer, making no distinction on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age. People are treated fairly at work - respecting and supporting human rights and non-discrimination. This is rooted in the values and standards set out in the Holcim Code of Business Conduct.We don't just offer jobs - we offer long term careers with a deep and diverse structure which affords a great number of cross functional pathways available as you progress your career so if you're ready to take your career to the next level and join our dynamic team of professionals, we want to hear from you.Candidates must hold valid Australian work rights with no restrictions on employment duration or hours.We are dedicated to improving employment outcomes and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.Holcim will not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings.

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