Curtis Roberts
Summary
Junior Structural / Civil Engineer with 2 years of experience supporting the design and delivery of building structures across different projects. Strong understanding of core structural principles with practical exposure to real project environments. Motivated to develop further technical expertise and progress towards greater responsibility to structural design and analysis.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Civil Engineer
MetStructures
Omagh
06 2025 - 2026.06
- Conducted detailed structural analysis and design using MasterSeries and AutoCAD for residential, commercial, and industrial developments. Ensuring compliance with UK Building Regulations (Euro codes - BS EN 1990–1999) and relevant British Standards.
- Collaborated closely with Senior Engineers throughout the design and delivery of multi-storey apartment developments and warehouse buildings. Contributed to technical design solutions, project coordination and successful project delivery.
- Carried out structural design work, including selecting appropriate sizes for columns, beams and structural walls to ensure safe and efficient designs.
- Designed structural steel and reinforced concrete connections in accordance with Eurocode 3 and project-specific requirements, ensuring structural integrity and compliance with current engineering standards.
- Performed temporary work design calculations for slab propping, panel propping and free standing columns. Assessing dead, imposed and wind loads with checks for bending, shear, compression, deflection and support reactions to calculate a suitable sized prop.
- Designed freestanding column systems, calculating maximum bending moments and shear forces to size steel sections and design suitable baseplates.
- Regularly attended industry seminars and professional workshops to stay up to date with the latest engineering practices / trends.
Delivery Driver
Amazon
Craigavon
09 2023 - 06 2025
- Loaded and unloaded vehicles safely, preventing injuries or accidents.
- Completed end-to-end deliveries by reaching customers on time and obtaining signatures.
- Coordinated delivery schedules for optimum time management.
- Fostered positive working relationships with customers, knowledgeably responding to delivery questions and concerns.
Civil Engineering Placement
Connor McCullagh
Cookstown, Mid Ulster
2023.05 - 2023.08
- Assisted with fieldwork for data collection, site inspections and observations.
- Conducted surveys to establish reference points, grade levels and elevations.
- Monitored on-site tasks to ensure timely and accurate completion.
- Reviewed and analyzed project documentation, including technical drawings, to ensure alignment with site requirements
- Strengthened understanding of civil engineering principles through regular site attendance.
Sales Assistant
JD Sports
Craigavon
2017.02 - 2023.05
- Effectively assessed and met the needs of customers, driving satisfaction and enhancing the overall service quality.
- Collaborated effectively with team members to meet sales targets.
- Organised displays to promote inventory and encourage customer purchases.
- Managed till operations smoothly, reducing waiting time for customers.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
Queen's University Belfast
Belfast 2023.09 - 2025.07
Foundation Degree - Civil Engineering
Belfast Met
Belfast 2021.09 - 2023.07
A-Levels - Applied Science - Advanced Level
Southern Regional College
Portadown 2019.09 - 2021.07
3 A-Levels -
Lismore Comprehensive School
Craigavon 2017.09 - 2019.07
10 GCSEs -
Lismore Comprehensive School
Craigavon 2016.09 - 2017.07
SKILLS
Design Efficiency
Competence in structural design using relevant standards and codes of practice to deliver efficient engineering solutions.
Drawing Analysis
Confident in reviewing architectural and engineering drawings, supporting clear structural design development.
Attention to Detail
High level of accuracy in calculations and modelling with strong focus on quality and consistency.
Project delivery under pressure
Effective performance in fast-paced environments, consistently meeting deadlines on live projects.
Multidisciplinary Teamwork
Collaborative approach within multidisciplinary teams, responding to feedback and supporting design development with senior engineers.
Structural Software
Experience using Masters Series and AutoCAD for structural designs and drawing production. Additional capability in Finite Element analysis for modelling and design optimisation.
Professional Development
Completed through Steel Construction Institute
- Design of Stability Systems in LGSF
- Cold-Formed Steel: Application and Design
- Steel Connection Design
- ECU Composite Design
- Design of Steel Column Base Plate Connections
- Portal Frame Boundary Conditions
- Fire Resistance of LGSF
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
Queen's University Belfast
2023.09 - 2025.07
Civil Engineering Placement
Connor McCullagh
2023.05 - 2023.08
Foundation Degree - Civil Engineering
Belfast Met
2021.09 - 2023.07
A-Levels - Applied Science - Advanced Level
Southern Regional College
2019.09 - 2021.07
3 A-Levels -
Lismore Comprehensive School
2017.09 - 2019.07
Sales Assistant
JD Sports
2017.02 - 2023.05
10 GCSEs -
Lismore Comprehensive School
2016.09 - 2017.07
Civil Engineer
MetStructures
06 2025 - 2026.06
Delivery Driver
Amazon
09 2023 - 06 2025