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 65 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 a Senior Structural Engineer to join our team 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 in Yorkshire, the North-East and beyond with a focus on; healthcare, education, sports & leisure, residential development, and urban regeneration. We have delivered significant and high-profile projects including Aire Park, Dyecoats, Kirklees Cultural Heart, Bradford City Village and Wellington Place, as well as many other high-profile developments where you can walk to site from our office.

We are also proud to work for a number of local healthcare Trusts, including the £1.4bn new hospital programme at Airedale General Hospital, and educational establishments such as the University of Leeds and the University of Huddersfield. We want you to be part of our continued success.

The role is for a structural 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, with opportunities to mentor and support team members.

The Right Fit

You will have experience of leading and managing some projects; including developing design deliverables, delivery programmes and ensuring strong cross‑disciplinary collaboration with both our internal teams and external clients.

You would ideally be chartered with the IStructE or ICE or able to demonstrate clear progression towards chartership.

Above all the right person will be guided by what is right, who recognises the contribution of others and shares their successes, and is someone who is kind, conscientious and has pride in their work and the legacy our profession leaves for everyone.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the structural design and delivery of projects from concept through to construction stage.

• Manage day-to-day project coordination and represent us at meetings with clients, designers, contractors and other stakeholders.

• Provide line management and technical guidance to early-career engineers and technicians supporting your projects.

• Collaborate closely with our in-house technician/BIM team to produce coordinated structural information.

• Undertake structural analysis and design of structures in steel, concrete, timber and masonry.

• Carry out structural assessments, refurbishment design and alterations to existing buildings, including work on heritage and conservation projects.

• Produce clear and concise reports, specifications and design calculations (both hand calculations and software-based).

• Ensure designs comply with Eurocodes, UK building regulations and relevant industry standards.

• Work effectively within BIM protocols and contribute to model-based design workflows.

• Support project programmes, budgets and quality standards while managing your own workload.

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.