Student Engineer - 1 Year Industrial Placement

Curtins Consulting Ltd.; Ledston; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry leading benefits

Award winning training and development

Careers page and Employee Extras

Investors in People - Platinum

News & Views

Job summary

Curtins is seeking a Student Structural Engineer for a 12-month industrial placement in Leeds for 2027-28. You will work on civil infrastructure projects, learn hydraulic modelling, highway design, and contribute to drawings and reports under the supervision of experienced engineers.

You'll experience project delivery from concept to construction, with exposure to STEM outreach and community activities, while developing technical and project management skills in a supportive, employee-owned firm.

Responsibilities

• Assist on hydraulic modelling of surface and foul water networks
• Support highway and junction design work
• Contribute to drawings, detailing and reports for major projects
• Engage in design progression from concept through construction
• Participate in STEM activities and community-based initiatives

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 Student Structural Engineer to join our team in Leeds for a 12-month industrial placement in 2027-28.

We are well known locally for working on some of the most technically demanding and high-profile projects in the region. Our current portfolio includes projects such as the new £1bn Airedale Hospital, Kirklees Cultural Heart, Cannon Brewery in Sheffield, and Bradford City Village, as well as major regeneration projects within walking distance of the office such as the redevelopment of the Tetley Brewery site, Leeds Urban Village and Mabgate Yards. We're also currently working on a number of major projects at various local Universities and NHS Trusts.

But what will I actually do?

You will be working with colleagues on different projects and learning new things pretty much straight away. To get a good understanding of civil infrastructure you will be looking at things like hydraulic modelling of surface and foul water networks, highways and junction design, cut and fill estimations and detailing and drawing of civil schemes for major projects.

We like to keep people involved in projects from start to finish, so you will get to see how design progresses from concept through to detail and onto construction. You get to see your designs come to life, piece by piece and step by step.

A lot of your work will be design based, but you will also have some involvement in the management side of projects. There is also an opportunity for you to get involved in some wider things such as STEM work, charity support and other community based activities.

What kind of projects will I get to work on?

You will be working with a highly skilled team of structural and civil engineers and technicians with a range of experience so that you can build your technical and project management skills. You'll therefore be learning new things pretty much straight away. To get a good understanding of structural engineering design you will be looking at things like the modelling and analysis of superstructure and substructure elements, the assessment of structural options considering their pros and cons and helping to communicate our structural proposals in 3D models, sketches, drawings and reports.

We like to keep people involved in projects from start to finish, so you will get to see how design progresses from concept to detailed design and onto construction. You get to see your designs come to life, piece by piece and step by step.

A lot of your work will be design based, but you will also have some involvement in the management side of projects, and you'll get to go to site. There is also an opportunity for you to get involved in some wider things such as STEM work, charity support and other community-based activities.

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].