Civil and structural engineering is where life began for us, and it remains at the core of our award-winning consultancy. Our specialised expertise touches every stage of the development process, from feasibility and planning submissions, through extraordinary transformations of existing structures and highways, to the design and maintenance of innovative, flexible and people-centric facilities.
For more than 65 years, we’ve collaborated with clients, architects, contractors and M&E engineers to deliver elegant, low‑carbon engineering solutions across a broad range of sectors.
We’re committed to sustainability within the industry and continue to innovate with elegant and practical engineering solutions, delivering the very best results for our clients, communities and the world we live in.
Structural Engineering Design
Structural Investigation & Assessment
High-rise structures
RAAC Surveys
LPS Assessment
HRB Report
SER & BCAR Services
Concrete Testing
Structural Façade Design
Non-trad Housing
Carbon Assessment
Conservation & Heritage
Low carbon design
Load Testing
Early Stage Project Services
Early-stage project planning
Bespoke Foursite service to unlock site constraints
Technical masterplanning to review and mitigate development constraints
Flood Risk Assessments (FRA)
Flood Consequence Assessments (FCA)
Drainage strategy services to support planning
Preparation of Environmental Statement chapters for planning approval
Post‑Planning Infrastructure Strategy
Highway design (private and public), including Section 38, 50 and 278 agreements
SAB Application for surface water compliance in Wales
SuDS designs
Traditional drainage systems for private developments and adoptable networks (S104, S106, S185)
Cut and fill assessment and earthworks modelling
Levels strategies for efficient site development
Flood storage compensation analysis and wider flood‑risk mitigation
Detailed technical masterplanning
External works design, including hard landscaping and engineering for soft landscaping
Utilities Design
CCTV Drainage Survey
Rainwater Harvesting
Surface Water Drainage Design
Foul Water Drainage Design
Hardstanding Design
Flood Modelling
Liaison and management of agreements with statutory bodies, local authorities, highways departments, the Environment Agency, SEPA, Natural Resources Wales and the EPA
A highly sustainable new building at Manchester Metropolitan University serves as a dynamic living lab, showcasing advances in science and engineering. It bridges research, education, and the wider city region, fostering collaboration and sharing innovative solutions with the community.
As part of Liverpool John Moores University’s largest redevelopment project, we are providing civil and structural engineering expertise to support decarbonisation and deliver modern, flexible facilities for students and staff.
Hemisphere represents a defining moment in the regeneration of Liverpool’s Knowledge Quarter, bringing forward a bold and sustainable new landmark shaped by the city’s architectural legacy.
A flagship office building within Brent Cross Town and a landmark example of Modern Methods of Construction, the scheme was delivered through close collaboration between multiple stakeholders. It stands as one of Europe’s tallest hybrid structures, combining precast concrete, structural steel, composite beams, and cross‑laminated timber (CLT).
The refurbishment of Pontllanfraith Comprehensive School’s Grammar Block created a dedicated facility for vulnerable learners while boldly reducing embodied carbon through the reuse of 35 tonnes of structural steel in the new sports hall.
The STEM building at the Institute of Technology Tralee is part of the HEB1 Bundle, a group of six projects across Ireland delivered through a Public-Private Partnership programme.
Curtins’ bespoke Insight service helps clients maintain the structural safety of existing buildings and confidently plan for their forward use
Our innovative approach to due diligence, pre-planning and other development services.
Our economical remodelling of existing buildings to ensure they can reused or retrofitted in a sustainable, continuous loop.
Strategically delivering city masterplans and phased developments
Curtins’ bespoke Insight service helps clients maintain the structural safety of existing buildings and confidently plan for their forward use
Our innovative approach to due diligence, pre-planning and other development services.
Our economical remodelling of existing buildings to ensure they can reused or retrofitted in a sustainable, continuous loop.
Strategically delivering city masterplans and phased developments
We’re committed to making meaningful, measurable change, both within our own operations and across the wider industry. By leading, collaborating, and sharing best practice, we aim to maximise the positive impact we can make together.
We measure the carbon emissions of both our projects and our business to fully understand our footprint. Through detailed analysis and transparent reporting, we’ve set ambitious but achievable reduction targets.
Our goal is to reduce the average embodied carbon of our projects from 340kgCO₂e/m² to 295kgCO₂e/m² by 2030. As of 2026, we are exceeding this target.
By working proactively towards these targets, we’re helping to drive environmental improvement and move towards a more sustainable, resilient future for everyone.
“Curtins developed a design solution which minimised disruption to the building’s occupied spaces above by limiting the temporary propping to the basement and ground floors, avoiding the need for decant from the upper levels as well as resolving program risks to the construction stage. Curtins remained professional in their approach throughout and were equal to the difficult challenges posed by this project.”
NewsWe're delighted to be part of this year's European Healthcare Design Congress later this month.
EventsLast month, we hosted a Liverpool Innovators roundtable bringing together voices from across the built environment, public sector and innovation ecosystem to explore how the reuse and retrofit of existing buildings can support a more sustainable, adaptable Liverpool City Region.
EventsAt Curtins, we know our people set us apart, and our first-ever Leadership Lab - sponsored by Symetri, was designed to invest in the leaders who will shape our future.
