Job Description

Salary

: 41000 - 47000 per annum, experience dependant.

Location:

Durham, Northallerton or Otley, with hybrid working

Contract:

Permanent, full-time, Monday - Friday

Benefits:

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

Are you a Highway Engineer who is looking to join an award- winning design consultancy?

Do you want to be innovative and work collaboratively with colleagues and clients on exciting new projects across the North of England?

We have an opportunity for a

Highway Engineer

to join our multi discipline workforce at Align Property Services.

As Highway Engineer, you will use surveys, feasibility and technical reports to produce design schedules, review and amend design drawings and deliver projects in time and on budget. We are looking for those who can collaborate effectively and efficiently with our team of Engineers and Technicians on Infrastructure project work to develop and enhance roads in North Yorkshire and beyond.

With your experience of Highway Engineering and infrastructure projects, you will be on hand to provide advice to other members of the team. We are proud of the support and career progression we are able to offer to our employees and you will be part of this, supporting graduate Engineers and Technicians.

Align Property Services, who are we?

We are an award-winning building design consultancy and are proud to be recently named the Regional Energy Consultancy and Regional New Build Project of the year for our recent work with Darlington Borough Council at the North East Energy Efficiency Awards.

Align Property Services is a Limited Company, wholly owned by North Yorkshire Council and we are one of the largest multi-discipline building design consultancies in the North of England. 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.

To be successful in this position, you will have:

A ONC / HNC in Civil Engineering or equivalent Working knowledge of relevant UK standards, adoptable standards and building regulations Experience in the conceptual and detailed design of infrastructure projects, including roads, drainage and highway features Knowledge in preparing detailed designs and specifications using PDS and/or Civils 3D, AutoCAD, MicroDrainage etc
For a full outline of the roles and responsibilities associated with this role, please review the job description

"Align your career success with delivering our ambitious growth plans"

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.

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV and Supporting Statement to Danielle McDowell (Resourcing Specialist) at danielle.mcdowell@northyorks.gov.uk.

To discuss this position in more detail, or for any other questions, please get in touch with Danielle on 07977743718.

Closing date: Midnight on Wednesday 25th of June 2025

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.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 41,000.00-47,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Durham DH1 5TS

Application deadline: 25/06/2025