Location Edinburgh Salary £49,792 - £56,426 per annum plus generous benefits and hybrid / flexible working Application Deadline Friday, March 20, 2026
About the role
Are you a skilled Building Surveyor with a passion for caring for heritage properties? Are you looking for something a bit special?
Join our client-side Estates team, where you'll manage an extraordinary portfolio of Grade A listed gallery buildings and art collection facilities in Edinburgh. For a Building Surveyor who loves heritage buildings, this opportunity promises to be immensely rewarding. With a property portfolio rooted in the heart of Edinburgh city centre, this role offers the chance to work on a diverse range of capital projects and maintenance activities, ensuring these iconic spaces continue to inspire visitors and care for our national collection.
This is a pivotal moment to join our dedicated team as we develop our conservation works programme and forward maintenance plans to shape a robust estates strategy. You’ll play a key role in maintaining our exceptional visitor experience while addressing the unique challenges of working with historic buildings which house valuable art works. The role demands expertise in core building surveying competencies, including building pathology, construction technology, contract administration, design and specification, inspection/quality management, legal/regulatory compliance and fire safety. Additionally, skills in client care, health and safety, sustainability, accessibility and building conservation will help drive the success of our mission.
Be part of a team who are caring for these cultural landmarks for generations to come.
The closing date for completed applications is 12 noon on Friday, 20 March 2026.
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