2026 Geotechnical Engineer: Civil Engineering Apprenticeship

Description

• To be an active & contributory member during their periods in the design/work winning & operation teams.
• To produce as built documentation post construction.
• To liaise and provide design support to the operation team during the installation phase to ensure correct design is fully implemented.
• Preparation of settlement packs for review by the business at settlement meetings.
• Co-ordinating and responding to client's requests by gaining experience from colleagues.
• Collaborative working with other LOR business units to achieve shared end goals.
• To understand and deliver the client's requirements and liaise with designers/client/ main contractors to optimize the best engineering solution.
• To undertake geotechnical analysis/design using in-house and commercially available software in accordance with the relevant codes of practice and prepare detailed geotechnical design reports for submittal to clients and respond to technical queries raised during the approval process.
• To cost, budget, tender, negotiate and secure orders for a variety of such systems, whilst maximising the business profits.
• Preparation of contract design documents, drawings and schedules.
• Ensure the appropriate selection of piling technique is chosen to suit the project ground conditions.
• Video Interview  At this stage, you will be invited to record responses to two questions set by our hiring team. You will have sufficient time to prepare and ensure you present yourself confidently.
• Develop long lasting relationships with clients to encourage repeat business.

Requirements

• 4 GCSEs at C/4+, including Maths & English
• To design with awareness of risk including, H&S, geotechnical and commercial aspects.
• Have strong numeracy and literacy skills
• IB Math's HL5 and another science subject HL5
• Online Assessment  You will complete a series of assessments designed to understand how you approach workplace situations, your preferred ways of working, as well as exercises to evaluate your critical thinking and numerical reasoning skills.
• 3 A Level's working towards or achieved grades of ABB (128 UCAS points). A Levels must include Maths and a Science Subject (preferably Physics)
• T level in Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing – Distinction
• BTEC Extended Diploma in a construction related subject (Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction and Built Environment etc) working towards or achieved grades of DMM. Modules studied must include ‘Further Engineering Mathematics' and preferably ‘Calculus to solve Engineering problems'
• Are eligible to work in the UK . This role is not eligible for sponsorship

Benefits

• are flexible as you may be required to work away
• Assessment Centre  Our in-person assessment centres, held at a LOR office, provide an opportunity for you to demonstrate your skills through a combination of individual tasks, short interviews, and group activities. This is also a chance to experience our culture first-hand.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance