Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Applefields School; Otley; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Company pension

Hybrid working

Professional development

Health & wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Align Property Services is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead complex ground engineering projects from Otley with weekly attendance in Northallerton. You will mentor junior engineers, oversee ground investigations, and develop robust geotechnical designs for highway and land-slip sites across the region.

The role requires substantial post‑graduate experience in engineering geology/geotechnical engineering, Chartered status or equivalent, and strong report writing and client‑facing

Qualifications

• BSc in Geology, Earth Sciences, or related discipline; MSc in Engineering Geology or Geotechnical Engineering preferred.
• Chartered Geologist (CGeol) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent accreditation.
• Substantial post‑graduate experience in engineering geology/geotechnical engineering.
• Experience planning, supervising, interpreting, and reporting on ground investigations.
• Strong technical expertise in geotechnical engineering, slope stability, and geohazards.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, procurement, and delivery of complex ground investigation programmes.
• Oversee site investigations, logging, and monitoring activities.
• Develop and interpret ground models using geological and geotechnical data.
• Carry out advanced geotechnical assessments including foundations and earthworks.
• Lead landslide investigations and provide mitigations.
• Prepare and review technical reports, specs, and design documentation.
• Manage budgets, programmes, quality standards, and commercial performance.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior staff.
• Build client relationships and contribute to business development.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project leadership

Mentoring

Report writing

Client communication

Driving licence

Education

BSc Geology / Earth Sciences

MSc Engineering Geology / Geotechnical Engineering

Chartered Geologist / Chartered Engineer

Job description

Salary: £48000 to £52000 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.

Due to recent successful awards of several large, complex landslide investigations and a growing portfolio of schemes across the North of England, we are now looking for an experiencedSenior 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. The base for the role can be Otley, with regular attendance in the Northallerton office, one day a week.

If you're ready to bring your technical expertise and leadership to a role that offers real impact and career growth, we want to hear from you!

As a wholly owned subsidiary ofNorth 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:

• Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
• Building Surveying & Project Management
• Quantity Surveying & CDM

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.

What You’ll be Doing

• Lead the planning, design, procurement, and delivery of complex ground investigation programmes.
• Oversee site investigations, geological and geotechnical logging, and monitoring activities.
• Develop and interpret ground models using geological, geotechnical, and geophysical data.
• Carry out advanced geotechnical assessments, including foundations, earthworks, slope stability, retaining structures, and geohazards.
• Lead landslide investigations and provide practical mitigation and remediation solutions.
• Prepare and review technical reports, specifications, and design documentation.
• Manage project budgets, programmes, quality standards, and commercial performance.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and support to junior team members.
• Build strong client relationships and contribute to business development opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, industry standards, and health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements.

What We’re Looking For

• BSc in Geology, Earth Sciences, or a related discipline, with an MSc in Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Chartered Geologist (CGeol), Chartered Engineer (CEng), or equivalent professional accreditation.
• Substantial post‑graduate experience in engineering geology and/or geotechnical engineering.
• Extensive experience planning, supervising, interpreting, and reporting on ground investigations.
• Strong technical expertise in geotechnical engineering, engineering geology, slope stability, and geohazard assessment.
• Proven experience leading landslide investigations and delivering practical mitigation solutions.
• Demonstrable experience managing complex projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent report writing, communication, and client‑facing skills.
• Strong knowledge of UK industry standards, Eurocodes, and geotechnical best practice.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites as required.

For a full outline of the roles and responsibilities, please review the job description

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.

If you're driven by geology, engineering, and making a real impact on infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you!

Closing date: Midnight on Thursday 24th of September 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.