Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Lead Ground Solutions (Hybrid)

Applefields School; North East; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary up to £60,000

Company pension up to 6%

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Training & career development

Health & wellbeing support

Job summary

Align Property Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of North Yorkshire Council, is seeking an experienced Principal Geotechnical Engineer to lead cutting-edge ground engineering across high-profile projects in the North of England. You will design and review complex retaining structures, oversee risk assessments, and ensure compliance with Eurocodes and British Standards.

Based in Durham with weekly attendance in the Northallerton office, you will mentor a geotechnical team, manage budgets, build

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering or related discipline, MSc in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Chartered professional (CEng, CGeol, or equivalent) with minimum 5 years post-chartership experience.
• Proven consultancy experience delivering geotechnical and engineering geology projects.
• Strong understanding of UK ground investigation standards, geotechnical analysis, and design principles.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and managing projects through all stages of delivery.
• Excellent technical report writing, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver geotechnical and engineering geology projects from planning through to completion.
• Design and oversee ground investigations for a variety of development projects.
• Interpret ground conditions and produce clear, high-quality technical reports and recommendations.
• Develop geotechnical design solutions, including foundations, slope stability, earthworks, retaining structures and ground improvement.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, commercial performance and client expectations.
• Provide technical guidance, quality assurance, and leadership across project teams.
• Support development and mentoring of graduate and early-career engineers and geologists.
• Build strong client relationships and identify opportunities for repeat and new business.
• Contribute to business growth through proposals, tenders and networking activities

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Report writing

Communication

Stakeholder management

Client relationship

Education

MSc Geotechnical Engineering

Chartered (CEng/CGeol)

Degree in Engineering Geology/Civil/Geotechnical

Tools

Eurocodes

British Standards

Job description

Align Property Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of North Yorkshire Council, is seeking an experienced Principal Geotechnical Engineer to lead cutting-edge ground engineering across high-profile projects in the North of England. You will design and review complex retaining structures, oversee risk assessments, and ensure compliance with Eurocodes and British Standards.

Based in Durham with weekly attendance in the Northallerton office, you will mentor a geotechnical team, manage budgets, build