Civil / Project 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 Civil/ Project Engineer to join our team in Bristol 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, highways and urban regeneration. The role is for a Civils Project 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 Right Fit
You will have a Drainage Bias including experience in the design of SuDS, and a passion for managing projects and mentoring people. You will be interested in working in a variety of sectors supporting NHS, Department for Education, and the private sector.
Ideal experience will include:
Concept and detailed design for Sustainable drainage systems
Good working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil3D and Causeway Flow
Experience of Highways design to adoptable standards including DMRB, MCHW and local standards
Comfortable liaising with authorities and internal and external design teams.
It would be advantageous to have:
Experience of flood risk assessments.
Experience of Welsh SAB requirements.
You will ideally 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!
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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
- Bristol
- Remote Status
- Hybrid working
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours per week (8.30am - 5pm, Monday - Friday)