Geotechnical Engineer

At Lucion, we’re passionate about creating safer, more sustainable places for people to live, work and thrive. As a forward-thinking environmental consultancy, we work across the built environment to understand, manage and reduce environmental risks.

We’re looking for a proactive and skilled Geo-Environmental Engineer to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse range of development and regeneration projects, helping clients identify environmental risks and deliver practical, sustainable solutions.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Geo-Environmental Consultant, you’ll play a key role in assessing and managing land contamination and environmental risks. Your responsibilities will include:

• Environmental Site Assessments – Conduct Phase I and Phase II assessments, including desk studies and ground investigations.
• Contamination Assessment – Assess soil and groundwater contamination, identify pollutant linkages and undertake environmental risk assessments.
• Technical Reporting – Prepare high-quality technical reports, including contamination assessments, remediation strategies and supporting documentation.
• Project Delivery – Work alongside senior consultants and project managers to deliver projects safely, efficiently, on time and within budget.
• Client & Stakeholder Engagement – Liaise with clients, contractors and regulatory authorities to ensure projects meet environmental regulations and industry best practice.
• Innovative Thinking – Help develop practical and innovative solutions to land contamination and wider environmental challenges.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who combines strong technical knowledge with a practical, solutions-focused approach.

You’ll ideally have:

• A degree in Environmental Science, Geology or a related discipline.
• 3+ years’ experience in geo-environmental consultancy or contaminated land assessment.
• Good knowledge of UK environmental regulations and contaminated land guidance.
• Experience with site investigation techniques, environmental sampling and data interpretation.
• Strong technical report writing skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage with clients, colleagues and project stakeholders.
• A full UK driving licence.

What’s In It For You?

At Lucion, we want our people to grow, develop and enjoy what they do.

You’ll benefit from:

• Exposure to a wide variety of exciting projects, from smaller developments to major infrastructure schemes.
• Ongoing training and career development, supported by an experienced and collaborative team.
• Flexible working options designed to support a healthy work-life balance.
• The opportunity to build your career within a growing and innovative geo-environmental team.
• The chance to contribute to projects that have a real impact on the environment and the communities they serve.
• Techscheme – vouchers towards tech or homeware (new tech or new sofa? entirely up to you)
• Healthcare Cash Plan – help with everyday healthcare costs
• Enhanced family leave – because life doesn’t stop at the site gate
• Option to buy extra holiday – more time for rest, travel, or doing absolutely nothing
• Training & development – keep your skills sharp and your career moving

 Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re passionate about geo-environmental consultancy, contaminated land and creating a more sustainable built environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Join Lucion and be part of a team turning environmental challenges into practical solutions.