Curtins are an employee owned and award winning engineering consultancy. We take pride in the positive impact we make on the world around us and have delivered practical and innovative solutions for over 60 years, building a better future for everyone.
Joining Curtins means more than just being involved in project delivery – it means becoming part of a warm and welcoming team, where your skills can evolve, your career is nurtured and we work together to create a lasting legacy.
We are seeking a Project Structural Engineer to join the structural team and take a leading role in the delivery of a wide variety of projects.
Our team are working on a diverse portfolio of multi-million pound projects across sectors with a focus on education, healthcare, residential development, and urban regeneration. The role is for a structural engineer with a proven track-record to be the day-to-day engineering lead, working with minimal supervision and representing the company at external design and progress meetings. The position will be tailored to suit the successful candidate’s experience and offers excellent scope for progression
The position will be tailored to suit the successful candidate’s experience and includes dedicated mentoring, along with excellent opportunities for progression. The role also benefits from the stability and long‑term prospects provided by a strong order book and continued growth within the team.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the structural design and delivery of projects from concept through to construction stage
Manage day-to-day project coordination and represent the practice at meetings with clients, design teams, contractors and other stakeholders.
Provide line management and technical guidance to an early-career engineer supporting your projects.
Collaborate closely with our in-house technician/BIM team to produce coordinated structural information.
Undertake structural analysis and design of low-rise framed structures in steel, concrete, timber and masonry.
Carry out structural assessments, refurbishment design and alterations to existing buildings, including work on heritage and conservation projects.
Produce clear and concise reports, specifications and design calculations (both hand calculations and software-based).
Ensure designs comply with Eurocodes, UK building regulations and relevant industry standards.
Work effectively within BIM protocols and contribute to model-based design workflows.
Support project programmes, budgets and quality standards while managing your own workload.
Above all the right fit will be guided by what is right when making decisions, who recognises the contribution of others and shares their successes. Someone who is kind, conscientious and has pride in their work and the legacy our profession leaves for everyone.
Industry leading benefits - Including 5* Holiday Lodges!
Award winning training and development programmes
Take a look at our Careers page to find out more about our structured training programmes and Employee Extras
We are an Investors in People - Platinum accredited company, a standard currently held by fewer than 1% of IIP accredited organisations!
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If you have any questions, would like to discuss any adjustments to the application process or would just like some more information please contact us using the chat function 💬 or email 📧 Recruitment@curtins.com
We invite enthusiastic individuals who share our values of Being human, Integrity, Impact and Curiosity to apply to join us.

For over 65 years we have been at the forefront of developing new and sustainable engineering solutions designed to enhance the world around us and deliver lasting good to the people and communities we serve.
The diverse range of services we provide include civil & structural engineering; transport planning; environmental; infrastructure; geotechnical; and conservation & heritage. This full spread of expertise is delivered from our fourteen offices situated across the UK and Ireland, with key centres of excellence for the related services.
As a 100% employee owned company with Investors in People Platinum accreditation, we're run by the people for the people.