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.

Our Kendal office is a 15-strong multidisciplinary team providing structural engineering, civil engineering, flood risk and technician/BIM services. We work across Cumbria, Lancashire and the wider North West, delivering projects ranging from £50k to £80m across the education, healthcare, commercial, residential and conservation/heritage sectors.

The team includes active members of ICE and IStructE, with experienced staff able to support professional development, training and career progression.

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 seeking a Structural Technician or a Senior Structural Technician to join our expanding team. You will play a key role in producing high-quality structural drawings and models, coordinating with engineers and other disciplines, and contributing to the smooth delivery of a wide variety of building projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce accurate and coordinated Revit models, drawings and details for building structures.
• Work collaboratively with Structural Engineers and other in-house disciplines (Civils, Flood Risk) to deliver integrated design information.
• Engage in design coordination with external architects, MEP engineers and contractors.
• Attend client and design team meetings when required and represent the technician team professionally.
• Support the development and maintenance of BIM standards, workflows and protocols.
• Contribute to project planning by estimating drawing and modelling effort, and managing deadlines and quality.
• Assist in training and supporting junior technicians, where appropriate.
• Work across a range of materials including steel, concrete, timber and masonry.
• Produce general arrangement drawings, sections, details and schedules to a high technical standard.
• Help ensure that digital outputs meet project and practice standards.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Strong working knowledge of Autodesk Revit for structural projects.
• Experience producing structural drawings and models for building structures in the UK.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary design team.
• Good communication skills, with the confidence to be client-facing in coordination activities.
• Understanding of BIM principles and coordinated model workflows.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload to meet deadlines.

Desirable

• Experience with AutoCAD, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) or other BIM-related tools.
• Working knowledge of ISO 19650 Roles, Responsibilities & process (Previously described as BIM Level 2)
• Experience on refurbishment, existing building or heritage projects.
• Familiarity with RC detailing principles (even if not full RC detailer level).
• Desire to develop into a Senior Technician role or continue progression.
• Experience working with Common Data Environments such as 4Projects or DALUX

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.

What we offer

• A collaborative, supportive team with active mentoring and CPD opportunities.
  
• Exposure to a wide range of project types and sectors across the region.
  
• Involvement in modern BIM workflows and multidisciplinary coordination.
  
• Support for relevant training, development and professional accreditation.
  
• Opportunity to take on responsibility and progress toward a senior position.
• 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.