Principal / Associate

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.

We are seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to join the team at either Principal or Associate level, depending on experience and capability.

At Principal level, the role is primarily focused on project delivery leadership—taking responsibility for the successful delivery of large and complex projects, alongside effective resource planning and management within the structures team.

With experience and a proven track record, there is an opportunity to join at/progress into an Associate role, expanding responsibilities into client relationship management, work winning, and contributing to the wider leadership and operation of the business unit.

At Associate level, you will play a broader leadership role, combining project delivery with business unit support, including input into office processes, cross-team coordination, and helping to drive performance and growth.

You will have experience leading and managing projects of varying size and complexity, including developing design delivery programmes and contributing to the management of project finances, budgets and profitability.

At Principal level, you will be a strong delivery lead, confident in managing large projects, coordinating teams, and allocating resources effectively across the structures team.