Civil Engineer

Curtins Group Ltd.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Leeds is seeking a Civil Engineer to support diverse projects, including sustainable drainage design and mentoring apprentices. The ideal candidate will have technical knowledge in drainage, familiarity with Civil3D, and a passion for delivering impactful projects. Join a warm, supportive team that encourages professional growth and has industry-leading benefits, amidst a thriving community atmosphere.

Benefits

Industry leading benefits - Including 5* Holiday Lodges

Award winning training and development programmes

Investors in People - Platinum accredited

Structured training programmes

Qualifications

• Experience with flood risk assessments is a plus.
• Coordination within multi-disciplinary teams is advantageous.
• Experience of highways design is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support and mentor apprentices and graduates.
• Work in a mixed civils team to build technical skills.
• Deliver projects in various sectors including NHS and education.

Skills

Good technical knowledge with drainage bias

Passion for delivering projects

Mentoring people

Concept and detailed design for sustainable drainage systems

Good working knowledge of civil3d

Comfortable liaising with authorities

Education

Recognized professional Institution training pathway (ICE or CIWEM)

Tools

Civil3D

Job description

Who We Are

Curtins are an employee owned and award winning engineering consultancy. We take pride in the positive impact we make on the world around us and have delivered practical and innovative solutions for over 60 years, building a better future for everyone.

Joining Curtins means more than just being involved in project delivery – it means becoming part of a warm and welcoming team, where your skills can evolve, your career is nurtured and we work together to create a lasting legacy.

The Role

We are looking for a Civil Engineer to join our team in Leeds. We are well known locally for working on projects like: Aire Park and the Tetley Brewery redevelopment, the Wellington Place masterplan, Leeds Urban Village, as well as many other high‑profile developments where you can walk to site from the office. We are also proud to work for a number of local healthcare Trusts including the new hospital programme at Airedale General Hospital. Our work in the education sector is across the north and allows many of our team members their first opportunity to lead the civil engineering design for a project.

You will fit into a mixed civils team of engineers and technicians with a range of experience so that you can build your technical and project management skills. You will support and mentor apprentices and graduates in their next step as you will be supported for yours.

The Right Fit

You will have good technical knowledge with a drainage bias and a passion for delivering projects and mentoring people. You will be interested in working in a variety of sectors supporting the NHS, the Department for Education, local universities and the private sector.

Ideal experience will include:

• Concept and detailed design for sustainable drainage systems.
• Good working knowledge of civil3d for drainage networks.
• Comfortable liaising with authorities and design teams.

It would be advantageous to have:

• Experience of flood risk assessments.
• Coordination within multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Bulk earthworks experience.
• Experience of highways design.

You will be actively working under a recognised professional Institution training pathway (ICE or CIWEM) which will be supported at a local level and through The Curtins Academy.

Above all the right fit will be guided by what is right when making decisions, who recognises the contribution of others and shares their successes. Someone who is kind, conscientious and has pride in their work and the legacy our profession leaves for everyone.

The Extras

• Industry leading benefits - Including 5* Holiday Lodges!
• Award winning training and development programmes
• Take a look at our Careers page to find out more about our structured training programmes and Employee Extras
• We are an Investors in People - Platinum accredited company, a standard currently held by fewer than 1% of IIP accredited organisations!
• To find out more about us check out Curtins' News & Views

We value diversity and respect all differences in people.

If you have any questions, would like to discuss any adjustments to the application process or would just like some more information please contact us using the chat function 💬 or email 📧 [e-mail]

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