Environmental

Geo-Environmental

Geo-Environmental Engineering

Launched in 2004, our Geo-Environmental expertise allows our clients to unlock the potential of sites, as we tailor our outputs to their risk profile and quantify the hidden risks from contamination. 

We support our clients by providing due diligence and environmental risk assessments. This includes:

  • Phase 1 desk-top studies

  • Phase 2 intrusive geo-environmental investigations

  • Qualitative and quantitative site risk assessment

  • Remediation strategies, plus their implementation and validation

  • Contract administration of remediation works

  • Emergency response and remediation services

Environmental
Land Reclamation

Land Reclamation & Remediation Solutions

We have extensive experience in designing, implementing, supervising and validating site remedial works to provide our clients with practical economic strategies whilst fulfilling regulatory requirements. Speak to us about: 

  • Remediation strategies

  • Reclamation works method statements

  • Materials management plans

  • Reclamation works contract administration and implementation

  • Remediation validation and certification

  • Post reclamation monitoring

Audits & Emergency Response

Due Diligence and Environmental Risk Assessments

We provide due diligence and risk assessments for:

  • Prospective land purchases and sales

  • Potentially contaminated land in receivership

  • Current site use

  • Emergency response and containment services

  • Emergency or contingency strategy plans.

The assessment of risks and contingency strategy plans include site management compliance issues, contaminated land and asbestos. 

We act on behalf of a range of clients including large industrial corporations, transportation providers, receivers, development companies and individual house owners.

Materials Management Planning

Material Management Plans

We generate Materials Management Plans, the vital tool that enables developers to bypass the need for an Environment Agency environmental permit or exemption from waste management licensing regulations. By implementing this plan, we support our clients in avoiding often time-consuming and cumbersome process of applying for these permits or exemptions.

At Curtins, we adhere to the CL:Aire Development Industry Code of Practice, which defines a materials management plan. This plan empowers developers to reuse both natural soils and made-ground, whether contaminated or otherwise. The benefits are twofold: significant cost savings and a more sustainable approach that reduces traffic movement.

With a number of people in our team registered as a CL:Aire qualified person, we are able to act as independent assessors of Materials Management Plans to comply with the requirements of the Environment Agency.

How our Environmental Services Align with RIBA

Click the link below to see which Geo-Environmental and Geotechnical services we offer through a project's lifecycle and against the RIBA stages.

RIBA Stages for Geo Services
RIBA Stages for Curtins' Geo Services

Our Geo-Environmental Projects

Edge Lane
Housing

Curtins provided multi-disciplinary services for a new-build housing development, supporting the broader regeneration of Liverpool’s key Edge Lane corridor and delivering modern housing solutions for the local community.

The Approach, Edge Lane

IADT
Higher Education

Completed at the Institute of Art, Design & Technology (IADT), Dun Laoghaire, this project is part of the HEB 1 Bundle under Ireland’s Public Private Partnership (PPP) programme, encompassing six major higher education developments.

Digital Media Building (IADT), Dun Laoghaire

North Manchester General Hospital
Healthcare

A new high quality acute hospital, using sustainable construction methods. The new healthcare facility accommodates clinical wards, office space, educational facilities, and a wellbeing hub.

North Manchester General Hospital

Swansea Arena
Arts & Culture

An £80m landmark offering Swansea an attractive retail and leisure development centre with a newly created public realm and dramatic pedestrian bridge.

Swansea Arena

Ysgol Robert Owen
Schools & Further Education

This £22m replacement school for Ysgol Cedewain includes purpose built state-of-the-art facilities including a hydrotherapy pool, sensory and physiotherapy rooms.

Ysgol Robert Owen, Powys

11&12 Wellington Place, Leeds
Workplaces

11 & 12 Wellington Place is a 12-storey office building that forms part of the 140,000sqm mixed-use development in central Leeds.

11&12 Wellington Place, Leeds

Our Approach

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Our innovative approach to due diligence, pre-planning and other development services.

What Our Clients Say

Curtins are true team players and are always proactive in suggesting solutions to help both us as the client and the rest of the team. We would not hesitate to recommend them for future projects are commissions.

AGS

We are a Member of the Association of Geotechnical & Geoenvironmental Specialists (AGS) with recognised practitioners covering both specialisms.

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16th Oct 25

Celebrating 65 Years of Curtins: A Legacy Built in Liverpool 

As we celebrate 65 years of Curtins, John Kelly, Business Unit Director of Liverpool takes a moment to reflect on our journey - from our deep-rooted beginnings in Merseyside to the national presence we’re proud of today.

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14th Oct 25

Curtins Birmingham enters an exciting new chapter

We’re proud to welcome Andy Godber as our new Business Unit Director. With over 25 years of project expertise, Andy will be building on Curtins’ 30-year legacy in the Midlands.

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15th Sep 25

Home Grown Employer Award Winner at the Employer’s Excellence Awards! 🎉

We’re proud to announce that we were honored with the Home Grown Employer Award at this year’s Employer’s Excellence Awards, hosted by Metro.

Employer's Excellence Awards