Job Description

Salary

:

40,000 - 50,000 per year dependent on experience

Location:

Northallerton, with the opportunity for hybrid working

Contract:

Permanent, Full Time, Monday to Friday

Benefits:

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



Are you a Health and Safety Professional looking to take that next step in your career?



We are looking for a

Principal Designer

to join our multi-discipline team at Align Property Services to offer their knowledge and expertise to our clients and the wider project team.



Align Property Partners, 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 Northeast 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 valuing small gardens to multi-million-pound listed structures including schools, fire stations, care homes and other public and commercial buildings across the UK. With the development of exciting new projects with North Yorkshire Council and other public and private sector clients, it is an exciting time to join us as we continue to evolve.

"Our people are what makes us who we are as a company".

In this role, you will prepare all pre-construction information and present to the tendering contractors, review Construction Phase Plans ahead of any works beginning and ensure all works conform to the CDM Regs 2015. Your keen eye for detail will enable you to identify any hazards and issues in accordance with health and safety legislation and offer workable solutions to the design team to. You will coordinate and prepare Health and Safety files in relation to the projects and prepare and issue F10 notifications where needed.



This is a client facing role, and your approachability and excellent communication skills will give designers, contractors, and clients the confidence to come to you for advice on all matters reading the project ensuring all involved understand their role and responsibilities.



We will be delivering projects across the North of England, with the opportunity for you to travel to sites and oversee projects from design concept to completion.


To be successful in this position, you will be able to demonstrate the following essential skills and qualifications:


Hold a recognised design qualification. Ideally have the NEBOSH General / Construction Certificate. Be a member of the APS / IOSH or equivalent professional body. Have working knowledge of CDM2015 and associated guidance (L153) Significant experience in a CDM Advisory / PD role and understanding of the construction and design processes. Be IT proficient, including the use of Microsoft packages Hold a full clean UK driving licence.

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 of up to 50,000 per year Enrolment on to a company pension scheme which we will contribute up to 6% 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with opportunity to purchase up to 10 additional annual leave days per leave year. Hybrid working 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 youon shopping, days out, or nights in. Stability in your role

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public sector security in a private sector industry

How to Apply

To apply, please forward 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 the Tuesday 24th 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 do not accept applications from agencies and can only consider applications from individuals with right to work within the UK.

Principal Designer

Salary:

40,000 - 50,000

Posted:

05/06/2025

Closing date:

24/06/2025

Closing time:

23:59