Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer in Northallerton

We’re looking for a highly motivated and experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead and deliver cutting‑edge ground engineering solutions across a range of high‑profile infrastructure and development projects at Align Property Services. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of complex geotechnical designs, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a fast‑paced, innovation‑driven environment. You’ll be at the forefront of shaping sustainable, resilient geotechnical designs for the highway infrastructure, for land slip sites in the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors. You will also oversee and technically supervise the construction of your designs.

Qualifications

• Ideally be a chartered or near chartered engineer.
• Have previous geotechnical design experience at engineer level.
• Demonstrate detailed knowledge of geology and the importance of ground modelling.
• Have experience in settlement and bearing capacity calculations (handwritten and excel format).
• Be experienced in retaining wall, soil nail/rock anchor and active and passive netting design.
• Be proficient in production of scheme design geotechnical drawings, including general arrangement, elevation and standard detail drawings and geotechnical design risk registers.
• Demonstrate a good working knowledge of Eurocodes and other standards.
• Be competent in the management of complex programmes, internal interfaces and budgets of high risk multi‑discipline projects.
• Have knowledge and experience in the use of ACAD.
• Be familiar with ground investigation procurement and management (including ground investigation design and specification to ICE standard).
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience of the geotechnical aspects of civil engineering, design and construction.
• Hold a full UK Driver licence.

What we can offer you

When you join Align, you will join a team of professionals who feel rewarded for the work they do. Operating in a friendly and professional environment, we want to provide the training and resources to succeed and thrive in your role. Our people are not just numbers, everyone is crucial to the vital services we provide, and we treat everyone in our teams with respect and complete support. In return for your commitment, we offer:

• A Competitive salary up to £52,000 per year, dependent on your skills and experience.
• Enrolment on to a company pension scheme which we will contribute to up 6%.
• 25 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays, with opportunity to purchase up to 10 additional annual leave days per leave year.
• Hybrid and flexible working options to support you in a healthy work‑life balance.
• Professional development through varying project work.
• A benefits scheme which includes a good maternity leave package, cycle2work scheme and our online voucher portal giving access to discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in.
• Access to Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Counselling Service.
• Stability in your role - public sector security in a private sector industry.

Closing date Midnight on Monday 5th of January 2026

Equal Opportunity

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.

Right to Work

Please note, we will not accept applications from agencies and can only consider applications from individuals with right to work within the UK.

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV and Supporting Statement to Danielle McDowell (Resourcing Specialist) at danielle.mcdowell@northyorks.gov.uk. To discuss this position in more detail, or for any other questions, please get in touch with Danielle on 07977743718.