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 seeking an experienced Principal or Associate Geotechnical Engineer to join our Geotechnical team. This is a key technical role supporting project delivery across multiple offices, with the opportunity to help shape and grow our geotechnical capability regionally. Location is subject to agreement with preferred locations of Leeds, Bristol, Manchester, Edinburgh or Glasgow.

This position forms an important part of our ongoing investment in technical excellence and team growth.

You will play a leading role in delivering high-quality geotechnical input across a wide range of projects. The role is primarily technical, with additional opportunities to support team growth and contribute to business development.

Some duties will include:

• Lead and undertake geotechnical analysis and design

• Prepare and review technical reports and specifications

• Support live construction projects with practical, buildable solutions

• Provide technical guidance to internal civil/structural teams

• Assist with fee proposals, tenders and technical queries

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Scoping and specifying intrusive ground investigations,

• Preparation of project cost and time estimates,

• Undertaking analysis using industry standard software (e.g. SlopeW, XDISP and PDISP etc)

• Compile and technically review reports, including EC7 standard GIR and GDR, and production of other related technical documents. Understanding of the requirements of CD622 would be an advantage.

• Working with other disciplines to deliver high profile schemes and innovative solutions to the satisfaction of our clients.

• Providing pro-active mentoring of junior members of staff.

• Assisting in the winning of business.

• Pro-active liaison with clients, stakeholders, regulators, sub-contractors and other members of the design team.

• Ensuring that all work is delivered in line with Curtins procedures and policies and to the highest safety, health and environmental standards.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Geology and Geotechnics or other relevant subject.

• Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering preferable.

• Chartered status with Geological Society, ICE or similar

• Work experience in a similar consultancy role, preferably in the built-environment.

• Knowledge of engineering geology and geotechnics with reference to British Standards, EuroCode 7 etc

• Demonstrable experience and understanding of earthworks design and validation

• Demonstratable experience and understanding of the design of shallow and deep foundations, retaining structures, reinforced earth and ground improvement techniques

• Capable of producing written reports to highest standard, presenting technical information clearly and concisely.

• Works well with others in a team environment and possesses strong communication skills.

• Attention to detail and a willingness and ability to learn new tasks.

• Strong focus on health and safety.

• Valid driving licence.

Experience of supporting renewables projects and business development is desirable but not essential.

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.