Graduate Geotechnical Engineer

Lucion; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ground engineering firm in Peterborough is seeking a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer. This role offers recent graduates a chance to gain hands-on site experience, develop technical skills, and work on meaningful projects across the UK. You will receive comprehensive training while supporting ground investigation projects. A degree in a relevant field and strong teamwork skills are required.

Benefits

Supportive team

Structured mentoring

Career progression opportunities

Full benefits package including pension and holidays

Qualifications

• Strong interest in ground investigation and site work.
• Willingness to travel and work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting ground investigation projects both on-site and in the office.
• Logging soil and rock samples to industry standards.
• Supervising drilling rigs, trial pits, and in-situ testing.
• Gathering data for geotechnical and environmental assessments.
• Contributing to factual and interpretative reports.
• Liaising with clients, contractors, and the wider project team.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Interest in ground investigation

Willingness to travel

Education

Degree in Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Earth Sciences or similar

Job description

Job Introduction

Graduate Geotechnical Engineer

Location: Peterborough (with travel to sites as required)

Division: Lucion Ground Engineering

Full Time, Permanent Position

Kick-start your career in Ground Engineering with Lucion

We’re looking for a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer to join our growing team in Peterborough. This is a fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate to gain hands‑on site experience, develop technical skills, and contribute to meaningful projects across the UK.

You’ll work alongside experienced engineers on a variety of ground investigation projects, while receiving full training and mentoring to help you build your career in geotechnical consulting.

About Lucion Ground Engineering

Lucion Ground Engineering provides high-quality geotechnical and geo‑environmental investigation services to clients across the civil engineering, construction, housing, and environmental sectors. We’re the successor to Soils Engineering and Pre‑Piling Surveys Ltd, with a legacy dating back to 1936.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting ground investigation projects both on‑site and in the office
• Logging soil and rock samples to industry standards
• Supervising drilling rigs, trial pits, and in‑situ testing
• Gathering data for geotechnical and environmental assessments
• Contributing to factual and interpretative reports
• Liaising with clients, contractors, and the wider project team

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Earth Sciences or similar
• Strong interest in ground investigation and site work
• Willingness to travel and work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Full UK driving licence

What We Offer

• A supportive team and structured mentoring
• Career progression opportunities across the business
• Access to a wide range of projects
• Full benefits package including pension, holidays, and professional development support

Apply today and help shape the future of sustainable ground engineering.

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