Geotechnical Engineer at Curtins in Leeds, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

Requirements

bachelor's

geotechnics

master's

earthworks

communication

health safety

A suitable candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in Engineering Geology, Geotechnics or a related discipline (or equivalent), with a master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering desirable but not essential.
They should have a good understanding of engineering geology and geotechnics ideally with earthworks supervision skills, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively within a team.
The role requires excellent written skills for producing clear, high-quality technical reports, strong attention to detail, a willingness to learn, and a consistent focus on health and safety.

Benefits

Award winning training and development programmes
Industry leading benefits - Including 5* Holiday Lodges!

Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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Company

Overview

1960

Establishment Year

Founded in 1960 under Bill Curtin’s vision, the company has since grown into a national engineering consultancy.

2021

Employee Ownership Year

Became fully employee-owned in July 2021, marking a significant shift in company governance and culture.

$219M

Annual Revenue

Generated approximately $219 million in annual revenue, showcasing the company's financial strength and market reach.

Maintains independence and blends SME agility with large-scale capabilities.
Delivers technically innovative, digitally enabled engineering solutions across sectors.
Offers a multi-disciplinary approach with specialties in civils & structures, transport planning, geotechnical, infrastructure, environmental, and conservation & heritage services.
Known for heritage-saving works like the Albert Dock in Liverpool and modern projects such as student accommodation and transport planning.
Possesses a digital edge with BSI BIM Level 2 accreditation, sustainable retrofit expertise, and expertise in tall-building design with wind-load mastery.
Notable for one of the largest Passivhaus student blocks globally and a commissioned kaleidoscopic totem artwork celebrating employee ownership.

Culture + Values

Being Human: We value people as people. We believe in fostering meaningful human connections that speak to the hearts and minds of our stakeholders, to build strong powerful relationships and communities that thrive and flourish.
Integrity: We say what we mean and mean what we say. Integrity lies at the heart of everything we do. It is the constant in the choices we make which builds trust, honesty, fairness, and respect for our colleagues and our clients alike.
Impact: Impact demonstrates the immeasurable power of our shared values and collective effort to effect positive, ground-breaking change and deliver excellence for our customers, colleagues, and the communities we serve.
Curiosity: We foster a culture of curiosity to help us constantly improve our work, inspire others to do better and think bigger, and to never stop learning.

Environment + Sustainability

340–295 kgCO₂e/m²

Embodied Carbon Target

Aims to reduce carbon footprint in projects by lowering embodied carbon levels by 2030.

100% Graduates

Sustainability Module Completion

Ensures all graduates complete a comprehensive sustainability module annually.

1,500 CPD Hours

Annual Staff Training

Provides ongoing sustainability education to all staff through quarterly professional development.

Carbon Reduction Plan verified by Enistic Ltd, committing to achieve net zero by 2050.
Implemented ISO 14001 accredited environmental management system with real-time data monitoring.
Since 2019, built a bespoke carbon database to set tailored embodied carbon targets per building type and sector.
Use of specialised carbon toolkit integrated with REVIT to identify material hotspots and support low-carbon design decisions.
Assessment of both embodied and operational carbon to guide retrofit vs demolition choices.

Inclusion & Diversity

3.8/5

D&I Rating

The company has received a 3.8/5 rating for Diversity & Inclusion on Glassdoor, reflecting its efforts and areas for improvement.

Since 2024

Year of Partnership

The company has been collaborating with the Purpose Coalition since 2024 to advance social impact initiatives.

Public procurement baseline report (PPN 06/21) established operational emissions and informed carbon targets.
Curtins is employee‑owned, emphasising culture aligned with ‘run by people for people’.
Noted in Glassdoor reviews: “lack of diversity in workforce (especially lack of women in higher positions in the company)”.

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Company

Overview

1960

Establishment Year

Founded in 1960 under Bill Curtin’s vision, the company has since grown into a national engineering consultancy.

2021

Employee Ownership Year

Became fully employee-owned in July 2021, marking a significant shift in company governance and culture.

$219M

Annual Revenue

Generated approximately $219 million in annual revenue, showcasing the company's financial strength and market reach.

Maintains independence and blends SME agility with large-scale capabilities.
Delivers technically innovative, digitally enabled engineering solutions across sectors.
Offers a multi-disciplinary approach with specialties in civils & structures, transport planning, geotechnical, infrastructure, environmental, and conservation & heritage services.
Known for heritage-saving works like the Albert Dock in Liverpool and modern projects such as student accommodation and transport planning.
Possesses a digital edge with BSI BIM Level 2 accreditation, sustainable retrofit expertise, and expertise in tall-building design with wind-load mastery.
Notable for one of the largest Passivhaus student blocks globally and a commissioned kaleidoscopic totem artwork celebrating employee ownership.

Culture + Values

Being Human: We value people as people. We believe in fostering meaningful human connections that speak to the hearts and minds of our stakeholders, to build strong powerful relationships and communities that thrive and flourish.
Integrity: We say what we mean and mean what we say. Integrity lies at the heart of everything we do. It is the constant in the choices we make which builds trust, honesty, fairness, and respect for our colleagues and our clients alike.
Impact: Impact demonstrates the immeasurable power of our shared values and collective effort to effect positive, ground-breaking change and deliver excellence for our customers, colleagues, and the communities we serve.
Curiosity: We foster a culture of curiosity to help us constantly improve our work, inspire others to do better and think bigger, and to never stop learning.

Environment + Sustainability

340–295 kgCO₂e/m²

Embodied Carbon Target

Aims to reduce carbon footprint in projects by lowering embodied carbon levels by 2030.

100% Graduates

Sustainability Module Completion

Ensures all graduates complete a comprehensive sustainability module annually.

1,500 CPD Hours

Annual Staff Training

Provides ongoing sustainability education to all staff through quarterly professional development.

Carbon Reduction Plan verified by Enistic Ltd, committing to achieve net zero by 2050.
Implemented ISO 14001 accredited environmental management system with real-time data monitoring.
Since 2019, built a bespoke carbon database to set tailored embodied carbon targets per building type and sector.
Use of specialised carbon toolkit integrated with REVIT to identify material hotspots and support low-carbon design decisions.
Assessment of both embodied and operational carbon to guide retrofit vs demolition choices.

Inclusion & Diversity

3.8/5

D&I Rating

The company has received a 3.8/5 rating for Diversity & Inclusion on Glassdoor, reflecting its efforts and areas for improvement.

Since 2024

Year of Partnership

The company has been collaborating with the Purpose Coalition since 2024 to advance social impact initiatives.

Public procurement baseline report (PPN 06/21) established operational emissions and informed carbon targets.
Curtins is employee‑owned, emphasising culture aligned with ‘run by people for people’.
Noted in Glassdoor reviews: “lack of diversity in workforce (especially lack of women in higher positions in the company)”.

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