Curtins
Award‑winning, 60‑year‑old independent engineering consultancy specialising in infrastructure, civils and environmental projects.
Conduct site investigations, desk studies and design ground solutions for diverse projects.
1 days ago
Entry-level
Full Time
Bristol, England, United Kingdom | Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
Field
Company Size
393 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Architecture
Construction Services
Project Management
Consulting
Structural Engineering
Transport Planning
Infrastructure Design
Sector Specialisms
Civils & Structures
Transport Planning
Environmental
Infrastructure
Geotechnical
Conservation & Heritage
Role
Description
site investigations
desk studies
ground investigation
planning
remediation
geotechnics
The graduate geoenvironmental engineer role provides immediate project involvement, supporting the unlocking of development sites with ground engineering solutions across Scotland. Graduates will collaborate with leading consultants, gaining exposure to heritage and modern developments, and can later specialise in geo‑environmental investigation, remediation, materials management or geotechnics.
- Attend sites across Scotland to conduct site investigations
- Conduct desk studies and design ground investigations
- Assist with planning and design
- Engage in projects across sectors, from heritage sites to modern developments
Requirements
driving licence
geosciences degree
site experience
iip platinum
- Hold a full driving licence and be willing to travel and work outdoors
- Possess a relevant degree (e.g., geosciences or geology) and be on a recognised professional training pathway
- Have experience working on active sites (preferred)
- Investors in People – Platinum accreditation (held by <1% of organisations)
Benefits
Curtins values being human, integrity, impact and curiosity, and promotes diversity, inclusion and employee wellbeing. The company offers industry‑leading benefits, comprehensive training programmes, and holds Platinum Investors in People accreditation. Interested candidates can contact the team via chat or email.
- Industry‑leading benefits, including 5‑star holiday lodges
- Award‑winning training and development programmes
Training + Development
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Interview process
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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)”.