Senior Structural Engineer
Building a better future
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Who We Are
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.
The Role
We are looking for a Senior Structural Engineer to join our structures team in Nottingham. We are well known locally for our work in the education sector, designing new teaching blocks and university buildings at an existing site to new build schools, our projects can range in value from 2-50+ million.
Day to day you will take the lead on projects, be able to work independently but also collaborate with the wider team when required this will include delegating work & mentoring junior engineers & Technicians.
Assist in the management of a team of engineers and technicians of varying experience, including planning and managing resources, finances and quality control requirements. You will be coaching individuals one-to-one to help them achieve their development goals while supporting a team to work effectively and focus on their development.
You will be assisting the Business Unit Director with client liaison for bid and concept design work, responsible for managing our more complex projects, and assisting the structural team on all projects in the office.
The Right Fit
Someone with experience of leading and managing a varied portfolio of projects; including developing design delivery programmes ensuring that the project team are always in communication and schedules and resources are planned appropriately.
You will have an understanding of project finances and how to control WIP, debt and profitability and will be actively working under a recognised professional Institution training pathway.
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.
The Extras
- 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!
- To find out more about us check out Curtins' News & Views
We value diversity and respect all differences in people.
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.

- Specialism
- Civil & Structural
- Locations
- Nottingham
- Remote Status
- Hybrid working
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours per week (8.30am - 5pm, Monday - Friday)

Colleagues
Nottingham
Senior Structural Engineer
Building a better future
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