Curtins
Award‑winning, 60‑year‑old independent engineering consultancy specialising in infrastructure, civils and environmental projects.
17 hours ago
Entry-level
Full Time
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
393 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Description
Day‑to‑day you will collaborate on varied projects, learning quickly while modelling and designing structural elements with software and performing hand checks to validate results. You will engage with a mix of old and new, large and small buildings across all sectors, seeing designs evolve from concept through detail to construction, and you will also take part in some project‑management duties and community activities such as STEM outreach and charity support.
- Model and design structural elements using software and verify with hand checks.
- Work on a diverse range of building types, from large new builds to heritage projects.
- Participate from concept design through detailed design to construction delivery.
- Assist with project management tasks and engage in community initiatives like STEM outreach.
Requirements
- Enjoy industry‑leading perks such as 5‑star holiday lodges and Investors in People Platinum accreditation.
Benefits
Imagine passing through your hometown and proudly pointing out the buildings you helped create – that is the experience of many at Curtins, a firm that has reshaped skylines across the UK for over 60 years. If you want to join a friendly team that tackles rewarding and challenging work together, Curtins could be the right place for you.
Curtins backs your personal development with a four‑year accredited graduate programme that equips you with contemporary technical and non‑technical skills and guides you toward Chartered status. You will receive mentorship, have your Graduate Membership Fees covered for five years post‑graduation, and gain access to further structured training programmes.
Employees enjoy industry‑leading benefits, including 5‑star holiday lodges, and the company holds Investors in People Platinum accreditation – a distinction held by fewer than 1 % of organisations. As an independent firm, Curtins empowers its people to act with humanity, integrity, impact and curiosity, fostering a culture where everyone can become their best self.
- Join a 4‑year accredited graduate programme aimed at achieving Chartered status.
- Benefit from mentorship, paid Graduate Membership Fees for five years, and award‑winning training.
Training + Development
Interview process
- two-stage interview process
- first stage: get to know us
- second stage: get to know you
- opportunity to see office environment and meet the team
Visa Sponsorship
Security clearance
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)”.