Geotechnical Engineer

Salary :           £40000 to £47000 per annum, experience dependant.

Location: Durham, County Durham

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 a  Geotechnical Engineer to deliver cutting-edge ground engineering solutions across a range of high-profile infrastructure and development projects at Align Property Services.

Develop your career in ground engineering with a role that offers hands-on experience across a wide variety of exciting projects. This is a fantastic opportunity for an early-career professional to develop both technical expertise and project management skills while working alongside experienced specialists. You'll play an active role in delivering site investigations, geotechnical assessments, slope stability analyses, and engineering geology projects, helping to shape infrastructure, development, and environmental solutions that make a real impact. This role can be based in Durham, with regular attendance in Northallerton, one day a week. 

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, Geotechnical, Highways & Drainage Engineering

• Mechanical & Electrical Engineering

• Architecture & Sustainability

• Building Surveying & Project Management

• 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.

What You’ll be Doing

• Plan, supervise, and deliver ground investigation projects across a range of sites.
• Log soil and rock samples in line with industry standards and best practice.
• Interpret geological and geotechnical data to support project delivery.
• Prepare high-quality factual and interpretative ground investigation reports.
• Support geotechnical assessments and design activities.
• Carry out site inspections, monitoring, and field investigations.
• Assist with landslide and slope stability assessments.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Contribute to the preparation of technical proposals and project documentation.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, quality, and environmental 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.
• Experience in engineering geology and/or geotechnical engineering.
• Experience planning, supervising, or undertaking ground investigations.
• Strong soil and rock logging skills, with a good understanding of industry standards.
• Ability to interpret site investigation data and produce clear, accurate technical reports.
• Good technical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive and collaborative approach to working with clients, contractors, and project teams.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project 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 £47,000 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, apply today!

How to Apply

To apply, please complete the application form and upload your CV and Supporting statement in one document.  

If you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Isabella Turner (Resourcing Specialist) at View email address on nycjobs.engageats.co.uk or by phone View phone number on nycjobs.engageats.co.uk 

Closing date: Midnight on Thursday 24th of September 2026

Interviews are planned to take place throughout the recruitment process, 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.

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