Senior Structural Engineer

Salary

£45,000 – £55,000 per year, dependent on skills and experience

Permanent, full time, Monday to Friday

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

Northallerton, North Yorkshire

We have an opportunity for a Senior Structural Engineer to join our multi‑discipline workforce at Align Property Services.

At Align Property Services, we don’t just design buildings, we create spaces that matter. We have recently been recognised for our partnership with North Yorkshire Council for the major reconstruction of Fore Gill Bridge in the Yorkshire Dales. The project was named the Best Civil Engineering Project in the region delivered for under £5 million, receiving a Smeaton Award at the 2026 ICE Yorkshire & Humber Civil Engineering Awards.

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:

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

From small scale surveys to multi‑million‑pound developments and infrastructure schemes, 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.

Our Structural team has grown into a dynamic and collaborative group. We’re a close‑knit team led by our Associate Engineer, we bring together a diverse range of experience levels, from senior engineers to engineers and junior members, supporting learning and progression at every stage. We have a shared passion for delivering innovative and sustainable structural solutions and we’re looking for someone who’s excited to contribute, learn, and help shape the future of our team.

Our Structures team is working on a diverse and exciting mix of projects across the region, from new‑build care homes in North Yorkshire to the high‑profile Catterick Levelling Up Fund development, alongside residential programmes for Rotherham Council. We also support local clients through condition surveys, major roof replacements, conservation‑led projects, and education schemes such as Melsonby Primary School. As a Senior Engineer, you’ll be part of a collaborative and supportive team where your experience will help guide projects, mentor others, and play a key role in shaping both our work and our people as the team continues to grow.

• Lead the delivery of structural engineering projects from feasibility through to completion
• Work collaboratively with other disciplines to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, on time, and within budget
• Apply significant engineering experience in day‑to‑day project work, technical decision‑making, and problem solving
• Oversee and review designs, ensuring quality, compliance, and best practice throughout all stages
• Monitor project resources and finances to support successful, well‑managed delivery
• Provide leadership and direction that inspires, supports, and develops a high‑performing team
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, helping the team consistently meet and exceed targets

• A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent), with substantial post‑qualification experience gained within an engineering design consultancy
• Chartered Engineer status (IStruct
  
  E or ICE), or actively working towards chartership
• Proven experience managing the delivery of multiple projects and supporting the development of others
• Strong knowledge of relevant UK standards, Eurocodes, design guidance, and Building Regulations
• Experience coordinating detailed designs and specifications using first‑principles calculations and software such as AutoCAD, Tedds, Tekla Structural Designer, or similar
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues, clients, and external consultants
• Proficiency in undertaking structural condition…