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SalaryWe are currently looking for an experiencedGeotechnical Managerto join our friendly team. Please note this role can be flexible on location and offers hybrid working including visits to various sites.
Here at Tarmac, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and its important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds, therefore prior technical experience isnt always necessary for success.
Main Responsibilities
TheGeotechnical Manageris a key member of the Technical Services team. This exciting opportunity will require you to work autonomously and take responsibility for managing challenging Geological and Geotechnical development within operational quarries. Therefore, to succeed youll need a comprehensive knowledge and expertise in all aspects of quarrying, mineral extraction and open pit working.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities of theGeotechnical Manager,not exhaustive:
- Providing specialist operational geotechnical and geological advice to ensure our quarries are developed in a manner that is operationally safe and cost effective
- Effectively collaborating with Operational colleagues and fellow team members to coach, train and further develop geotechnical and geological competence
- Carrying out and providing follow-up to Regulation 32 Appraisals on operational sites
- Undertaking / Overseeing Regulation 33 Geotechnical Assessments of quarry excavations and tips as well as periodic Reviews as per Regulation 34
- Conducting inspections of quarry excavations and tips as per the Quarry Inspection Scheme
- Conducting inspections on closed units and non-quarry sites and undertaking or commissioning discontinuity surveys and collection of other types of technical ?eld data
- Designing excavations, tips and phased quarry development plans
- Providing training and inductions into geotechnical management to Quarry Managers and other key operational staff
- Supporting Tarmacs Quarry Managers in the maintenance and application of a Geotechnical Management System
- Acting as the lead participant in Annual Geotechnical Audits of Site Geotechnical Management Systems and procedures
To be successful in the role ofGeotechnical Manageryou as the candidate for the position must satisfy or be working towards the requirements of a Geotechnical Specialist as de?ned by the Quarries Regulations 1999.
ESSENTIALExperience
- Degree qualified Geology, Earth Science, Geoscience, or related discipline
- Professional status either as a Charted Geologist or Chartered Engineer
- Possess a minimum 5 years role relevant experience in quarry design, soil mechanics, rock mechanics or excavation engineering
- Strong working competency in overseeing or performing geotechnical analyses to determine the hazard and risk arising from the excavation or tip being assessed
DESIRABLESkills
- Working knowledge of quarry production processes although not essential
We offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives, and benefits:
- Company car
- Bonus scheme
- Enhanced holiday entitlement
- Contributory pension scheme
- Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
- Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
- Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & Carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female Voice, and Menopause
- Training and development opportunities
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Tarmac is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when this happens we sometimes bring the published closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
