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 looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to join our team in Leeds. We are well known locally for working on projects like Aire Park and the Tetley Brewery redevelopment, the Wellington Place masterplan, Leeds Urban Village, as well as many other high-profile developments where you can walk to site from the office. We are also proud to work for a number of local healthcare Trusts including the new hospital programme at Airedale General Hospital. We have extensive experience in the education sector across the north supporting contractors, trusts and universities from concept stage of the design through to construction and handover.
You will lead the planning, design and delivery of civil engineering projects across residential, commercial, healthcare and education sectors. You will have strong verbal and written communication skills, support junior members of the team with their development and undertake line management duties. You will have sound technical design skills in drainage, external works, levels, earthworks and highways design.
Your experience will include:
Concept and detailed design for sustainable drainage systems.
S104 and S185 agreements.
Flood Risk Assessments.
Competent in technical drawing production from feasibility stage through to construction using AutoCAD Civil 3D software.
Causeway Flow or similar software.
Experience in pavement design to DMRB and BS7533.
S38 and S278 agreements.
Confident in liaising with local authorities, clients, contractors and internal and external design teams.
Plan and manage resources and project finances.
You will be professionally qualified with the ICE or demonstrably working towards it.
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.