Curtins
Award‑winning, 60‑year‑old independent engineering consultancy specialising in infrastructure, civils and environmental projects.
1 days ago
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
393 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Description
project management
design delivery
sustainable drainage
cad software
stakeholder engagement
team mentoring
The Civil Engineering team leads on infrastructure design, pre‑planning strategies, technical consents and supports development across highways, sustainable drainage, flood risk, earthworks and technical masterplanning, amongst other elements.
- Lead and manage multiple civil engineering projects from concept through construction.
- Deliver high‑quality design solutions across highways, sustainable drainage, flood risk, earthworks and masterplanning.
- Provide expertise in sustainable drainage design, including SuDS strategies and SAB approval processes.
- Utilize industry software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, drainage analysis packages and common data environments.
- Mentor and support team development, improving skills, standards and best‑practice workflows.
- Engage stakeholders to build positive relationships with approving authorities and external partners.
- Communicate and collaborate effectively with clients, contractors and consultants.
Requirements
chartered engineer
senior engineer
civil design
4-7 years
project lead
mentoring
We are seeking a Senior Civil Engineering professional with a proven track record. This role offers the opportunity to lead projects, mentor others and deliver high‑quality design solutions. Typically, this person will have around 4–7 years of consultancy experience and would be joining our technical team of 30 people, working within our Civils Team and based in our Cardiff office.
The right fit will have experience leading and managing multiple projects from concept to construction, with advanced knowledge of the design elements the team delivers. We welcome applications from Chartered Engineers and those on the pathway to Chartership who can demonstrate commitment and a clear plan for achieving it.
- Hold Chartered Engineer status or be on a clear pathway to chartership.
Benefits
Curtins offers industry‑leading benefits including 5‑star Holiday Lodges, award‑winning training and development programmes, and Investors in People – Platinum accreditation, a standard held by fewer than 1% of IIP accredited organisations. More information is available on our Careers page and through our News & Views.
- Benefit from industry‑leading perks such as 5‑star holiday lodges, award‑winning training programmes and Investors in People – Platinum accreditation.
Training + Development
Interview process
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)”.