Senior Civil Engineer

Overview

Curtins is an employee owned and award winning engineering consultancy with over 60 years of delivering practical and innovative solutions. We are known for a positive impact on the world and a welcoming team where skills can evolve and careers are nurtured.

Joining Curtins means more than project delivery – you become part of a warm and collaborative team that contributes to a lasting legacy in the built environment.

We are seeking a civil engineering professional who is either a degree-qualified Engineer or an experienced Senior Technician with a proven track record. The 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 join our technical team of 30+ people in the Civils Team, based in the Liverpool Office.

Projects span healthcare, commercial, industrial, residential and education with values up to £100m and more. We work on locally notable schemes including Royal Albert Dock, Royal Liver Building, Paddington Knowledge Quarter, the former Little woods Edge Lane Building, and emerging masterplans across Liverpool and the Wirral. The Civil Engineering team supports development with highways, drainage, flood risk, earthworks and technical master planning amongst other elements.

You will have experience of leading and managing some projects as well as delivering design from concept to construction. Experience should include all or some at an advanced level of the design elements the Civil Engineering team delivers. We welcome applications from Chartered Engineers, and from those on the pathway to Chartership who can demonstrate a clear commitment and plan for achieving it.

Required experience includes:

• Planning applications, such as drainage strategies
• S278 works (minor and major)
• AutoCAD software
• Knowledge of technical approval processes such as S278, S104 and S38
• Liaison and engagement with stakeholders

Desirable experience includes:

• Flood Risk Assessments
• Civil 3D
• Hydraulic design software (Causeway Flow)
• Residential housing estate design

Above all, the right fit will be someone who recognises the contribution of others, is kind and conscientious, and takes pride in their work and the legacy of the profession.

• Industry-leading benefits, including 5
  * Holiday Lodges
• Award-winning training and development programmes
• Structured training programmes and Employee Extras (see Careers page)
• Investors in People – Platinum accredited
• Further information on Curtins’ News & Views

We value diversity and respect all differences in people. If you have questions, would like adjustments to the application process, or would like more information, please contact us via chat or at

We invite enthusiastic individuals who share our values of Being human, Integrity, Impact and Curiosity to apply to join us.