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We are one of the largest multi-discipline building design consultancies in the North of England. A limited company, wholly owned by North Yorkshire Council, we are collaborative in the way we work. The services we offer include 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, our services range from valuing small gardens to working on multi-million-pound listed structures including schools, 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.
Since September 2016, Align Property Partners have taken on 43 apprentices who are each offered sponsored training with a progression through to degree level. From building surveying through to civil, structural and highway engineering, an apprenticeship at our multi-disciplinary company offers a fantastic chance for you to develop your skills and a clear pathway for future career progression.
Our commitment to helping talented people to reach their full potential was recognised recently as we were named SME Employer of the Year at the North Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards 2025.
“Our apprentices bring so much to the company and it’s always very special to see talented young people come in, and reach their potential.
We will continue to ensure there is a clear pathway for students to learn here at Align, so that they can hone their skills and make a real, positive difference in their communities.’’ Ron Walton – Managing Director
To find out more about our other latest achievements, click on the links below
Celebrating Success: Ellen Campbell wins prestigious national award
Align Property Partners named Yorkshire’s energy consultancy of the year
Align celebrating ‘important milestone’ after commercial award success
Catch up on our team's recent activities by reading our quarterly newsletter here
We are looking for our next group of apprentices to start their careers with us in September 2026, through a fully funded degree apprenticeship, giving you the opportunity to earn whilst combining theory and professional practice.
Find out more about the degree apprenticeships we have an offer by clicking on the drop down menu below, with details at the bottom of the page on how to apply!
Current Vacancies
Meet some of our apprentices
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To apply, please include the role you are applying for in the subject line and send your CV and Supporting Statement to Danielle McDowell (Resourcing Specialist) at danielle.mcdowell@northyorks.gov.uk
Please ensure that your CV is up to date and includes your contact details and all relevant qualifications. In your supporting statement, please explain your motivation for applying and how you feel you meet the criteria outlined in the Person Specification.
To discuss any of our positions in more detail, or for any other questions, please contact Danielle on 07977743718
We reserve the right to remove any 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.
Contact us
We welcome and encourage an informal conversation regarding these opportunities. Please contact Danielle McDowell from The Resource Solution, our recruitment partner, on 07977743718 or email danielle.mcdowell@northyorks.gov.uk
We look forward to exploring these opportunities with you.
Looking to the future
When thinking about the future of Align Property Partners the following words come to mind: expansion, strength and excellence. We have already made significant progress in expanding our client base having recently opened offices in Cumbria and West Yorkshire. We are now looking to expand our services into South Yorkshire, along with a view to moving into Lancashire and beyond to realise our ambition to be the leading multi-design business in the North of England.
We are in the fortunate position of having a large number of public and private sector clients; these strong partnerships provide a stable platform to develop our company and grow our reputation. Although we are very much a stand-alone commercial organisation, the financial stability from our public sector contracts and public sector share-holder provides us with the resource to invest in ambitious growth.
Building on our track record of excellence, is what drives us. Our talented teams are individually creative and united in their ambition to push the boundaries in what we can achieve for our clients. We are ambitious and keen to further elevate our design excellence and innovation to be recognised as industry pioneers.
Our focus
Our focus now lies on realising the opportunity our unique position in the market provides us: achieving ambitious growth, continuing to develop our reputation and linking with new clients, and sectors such as LZC (Low or zero Carbon) sustainable solutions, delivering innovative client centred design solutions to expand our service offer.
The Seam, Barnsley – A transformative public realm project creating a new landscaped gateway from the train station. Align is providing technical advisory and project management services for Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, with construction now underway.
Whitby Maritime Training Hub – A multi-million-pound development designed to boost the local economy and job market. Align is delivering project management and contract administration services, with completion expected in April 2026.
Further information and project case studies can be found on our website and quarterly newsletter.
Building on our track record of excellence is what drives us. Our talented teams are individually creative and united in their ambition to push the boundaries in what we can achieve for our clients. We are ambitious and keen to further elevate our design excellence and innovation to be recognised as industry pioneers.
We are delighted to have recently won several awards and that our hard work has been recognised.
- Social Responsibility Company of the Year 2024, National Energy Efficiency Awards.
- Energy Consultancy of the year 2024 - Special Commendation, National Energy Efficiency Awards
- Energy Efficiency Champion 2024, Third Place (Daniel Johnson from Sustainability was nominated for this award). National Energy Efficiency Awards.

- Regional Energy Consultancy of the Year 2024, Energy Efficiency Awards 2024 North East
- Regional Energy Consultancy of the Year 2024, Energy Efficiency Awards 2024 Yorkshire (We have just won this again for 2025)
- Best Design for Three Storeys or Fewer, the Housebuilder Awards 2024. This award was for the development of 9 Homes (Whorlton Meadows) recognising Align’s architecture team.
- Winner, Yorkshire Sustainability Excellence Awards 2024
- Winner, Building Excellence Awards
- SME Employer of the Year at the North Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards 2025
- Highly Commended Consulting Firm of the Year
- Best Office Deal of the Year winner for The Full ‘Turnkey’ Letting at 2 Whitehall Quay to the National Wealth Fund
Align ensures collaborative working is at the heart of what we do.
We aim to be the property consultant of choice, recognised for delivering high quality, excellent value solutions and a leading provider of professional design services.
Quality – We are passionate about great design
Innovation – We invest in training and new technologies to provide best value for our clients
Respect – We know that our reputation relies on the quality of service we provide you with
Honesty – We have an open and transparent relationship with our clients
Trust – We have demonstrable experience in timely and cost-effective delivery of projects to our clients
We will align your aspirations with our expertise to ensure these become a reality.
Align Property Partners - 2025
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