Principal Structural Engineer (Northallerton)

We’re Expanding, Come Grow with Us! Join our Award-Winning Team Shaping the Future of Building Design. Our Durham and Northallerton offices are growing, and we’re looking for talented Structural Engineers at all levels to join our dynamic, multi-disciplinary team. Whether you’re early in your career or bring a wealth of experience, this is your opportunity to help shape the built environment with one of the North’s leading design consultancies.

At Align Property Services, we don’t just design buildings, we create spaces that matter. Recently recognised as Regional Energy Consultancy of the Year and Regional New Build Project of the Year at the Northeast Energy Efficiency Awards for our work with Darlington Borough Council, we’re proud to be setting new benchmarks in sustainable design and innovation. As a wholly owned subsidiary of North Yorkshire Council, we’re one of the largest and most respected building design consultancies in the North of England.

Our collaborative, forward-thinking team delivers a wide range of services, including:

• Civil, Structural, Highways & Drainage Engineering
• Architecture & Sustainability
• Building Surveying & Project Management
• Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
• Quantity Surveying & CDM
• Transport Planning, Bridges & Estate Management

From small scale surveys to multi-million-pound developments, including schools, fire stations, care homes, and heritage buildings, our projects are as varied as our clients. With a strong and growing pipeline across both public and private sectors, there’s never been a better time to join us.

If none of these roles match your experience or preferred location, we’d still love to hear from you, future opportunities may be just around the corner.

Why Join Align? When you join us, you become part of a team that values your contribution. We offer a supportive, professional environment where you’ll have the tools and training to thrive. Everyone here plays a vital role in delivering the high-quality services we’re known for, and we make sure our people feel valued and respected.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on your skills and experience
• Up to 6% employer pension contribution
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 10 extra days
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Varied project work to support your professional development
• Benefits package including enhanced maternity leave, Cycle2Work scheme, and retail discounts
• Access to Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and counselling
• Public sector stability in a private sector environment

Ready to Build Something Extraordinary? Be part of our journey. To apply, send your CV and supporting statement to Danielle McDowell (Resourcing Specialist) at danielle.mcdowell@northyorks.gov.uk. For more information, contact Danielle on 07977 743718. Interviews are planned to take place throughout the recruitment process in person. If you would like to apply, please do so now and we will respond to you quickly. We reserve the right to remove this vacancy in the event of the position being filled before the proposed deadline, so we recommend you submit your application at the earliest convenience.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief. Please note, we will not accept applications from agencies and can only consider applications from individuals with right to work within the UK.