Job Introduction
Graduate Geotechnical Engineer
Location: Peterborough (with travel to sites as required)
Division: Lucion Ground Engineering
Salary: £26,000 + paid overtime + full benefits package
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 (essential)
What we offer
A supportive team and structured mentoring
Career progression opportunities across the business
Access to a wide range of projects
Starting salary of £26,000 per year + paid overtime
Full benefits package including pension, holidays, and professional development support
Apply today and help shape the future of sustainable ground engineering.