Principal Geotechnical Design Engineer in Otley

Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum, experience dependant.

Location: Otley, West Yorkshire

Contract: Permanent, full-time, Monday – Friday

Benefits: 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, company pension and other benefits.

We’re looking for a highly motivated and experienced Principal 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. In this role, you’ll lead the way in delivering innovative geotechnical solutions across some of the most iconic landscapes in North Yorkshire. From designing and reviewing complex retaining structures and remedial works for landslip sites to overseeing risk assessments and ensuring compliance with Eurocodes and British Standards, your expertise will shape safe, sustainable outcomes. You’ll manage projects from feasibility through delivery, provide strategic input, and mentor a talented team, developing skills and fostering technical excellence within the Geotechnical Department. If you thrive on solving challenging ground conditions and influencing major infrastructure projects, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

Align Property Services is an award‑winning building design consultancy and is proud to be recently named Yorkshire’s Energy Consultant of the year for the second year running for our strong commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency. We are collaborative in the way we work, offering a broad range of services in Architecture, Sustainability, Building Surveying, Project Management, Civil & Structural, Transport Planning, Bridges, Highways & Drainage Engineering, Mechanical & Electrical Engineering, Quantity Surveying, CDM, Property Advisory & Estate Management. We are dynamic and diverse in our approach to projects, from condition surveys of small garden retaining walls to designing multi‑million‑pound structures including schools, historic structures, fire stations, care homes and other public and commercial buildings across the UK. We are in continuous development of new projects with North Yorkshire Council and other public and private sector clients, and it is an exciting time to join us as we continue to evolve.

What we can offer you:

• A Competitive salary up to £60,000 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.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• Substantial senior‑level experience in geotechnical engineering.
• Proven track record on major infrastructure or resource projects.
• Advanced knowledge of soil mechanics, rock and soil engineering, ground improvement, retaining wall design, and geotechnical software.
• Ability to lead teams and influence decision‑making.
• Strong written and verbal skills for reports and presentations.
• Innovative solutions for challenging ground conditions.
• Familiarity with geotechnical codes and standards.
• A full UK driver’s licence.

Closing date: Midnight on Monday 25th of May 2026

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.