Description Starting salary: £43,227 Contract type: Permanent Grade: 4 Location: Longmore House, Salisbury Place, Edinburgh EH9 1SH (with hybrid working) Working Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week Interviews: To be held in person on Week Commencing 18 May 2026 This is a construction technical support role, helping conserve Scotland’s cultural built heritage. Based on a sound understanding of traditional building and conservation, and working closely with the District Architect, you will produce drawings and specifications and be involved in repair and project work delivery from inception to completion, together with estate management duties. The role is office-based in Edinburgh, with the option of home working, and covers Historic Environment Scotland Properties in Care – monuments and listed buildings – together with anciliary facilities, primarily in the South West of Scotland. 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Benefits of joining us at Historic Environment Scotland Enrolment onto a Civil Service Pension scheme – 28% employer contribution 25 days annual leave, pro-rata (increasing to 30 days after 3 years) 11.5 public holidays Reimbursement for relevant professional subscriptions Support for further education and personal development Study leave for work related courses Flexible working hours (where appropriate) Free entry to all of our properties (with up to three guests) Free entry to English Heritage, Manx and Cadw properties Key Responsibilities of this role Carry out highly detailed and specialised land and measured building surveys for restoration, conservation and/or record purposes, using electronic and optical surveying equipment (Total Stations and Laser Scanners) and traditional surveying techniques to accurately show all features. Produce finished drawings using survey software. Produce designs and details for repairs and fabric replacement using traditional building materials, from site surveys, scale and full-size drawings and templates as required by the District Architect. In conjunction with District Architect, undertake site assessment surveys of Properties in Care and compile findings as part of the Condition Monitoring System. Assist in producing feasibility studies, outline proposals and scheme designs in accordance with the District Architect’s instructions. Research appropriate materials and constructional methods suitable for the repair and maintenance of historic buildings and structures and discuss matters of detail with technical representatives as required. Implement Health & Safety actions and documentation under the requirements of the CDM Regulations 2015. Prepare construction drawings using computer aided draughting (currently utilising AutoCAD 2024), write specifications and schedules for the execution of specific projects by Contract or Historic Environment Scotland direct labour Monument Conservation Unit. Traditional draughting methods may be required on occasions. Prepare 3D computer generated models and images as appropriate to explain scheme proposals. Co-ordinate with allied disciplines e.g. other Historic Environment Scotland groups, historians, archaeologists, mechanical and electrical engineers, structural engineers, quantity surveyors, health and safety officers, public bodies (e.g. local authority, building control, planning, SEPA) at all stages of the work. Liaise with visitor services monument management staff, external contractors and direct labour Monument Conservation Units, and attend meetings as required. Generally assist District Architects in the administration, monitoring, recording and reporting of works. Prepare presentations involving sketches, images and graphic using bespoke software for exhibition and display purposes. Undertake approved training and development activities as per organisation requirements and in support of continuing professional development. Carry out other relevant duties as directed by line management. Note: survey and other works involvement may entail working at height or in confined spaces and at remote sites. Travel, extended working days, overnight stays and periods away from home from time to time at all times of the year will be necessary. Although the role primarily relates to sites in South West Scotland, flexibility to make visits to sites across the wider South Region of Scotland will be expected together with occasional visits to our other regions in central and northern of Scotland. Key requirements of the role: In order for you to be successful in this post, we will be looking for you to submit a cover letter which addresses how you can meet each of the essential and desirable criteria (in up to 1,200 words), using examples of where you have demonstrated these criteria previously. Please ensure that you provide real life examples for each of the criteria to be considered for this post. You can use examples of how you have met this criteria from your work life, home life, education or volunteer experience. Please read our CV and Cover Letter Guidance first before completing, as you will only be eligible for selection if you use examples of how you meet the essential and desirable criteria. Essential: Experience and competence in the use of AutoCAD (preferably 2024). An understanding of traditional Scottish building construction techniques. A working knowledge of modern building construction practices and detailing. Experience in the use of Microsoft Office software; including Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, Teams and Word. Able to demonstrate experience of production of Scheme Design and Construction Drawings and Specifications. Able to demonstrate knowledge of Building Standards and Planning process. Able to demonstrate suitable depth of knowledge in detailing, specification and compilation of works packages. Able to work at heights and be comfortable in confined spaces. Able to work for periods away from home. Willing to travel by commercial aircraft, ferry or small boat. A full UK Driving Licence. SCQF Level 7 qualification in Architectural / Building Technology. Find out more about desirable skills and experience in our full job description. We are dedicated to building a workforce which is reflective of diversity within Scotland. We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religious beliefs, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or neurodiversity. In support of our Gaelic Language Plan, we welcome applications from Gaelic speakers. We want every candidate to have the best chance to succeed during the recruitment process. If you require your application in an alternative format, please reach out to us via email at recruit@hes.scot or call our Head Office at 0131 668 8600 and speak to a member of our People Team. Please note that, at this time, we are unfortunately unable to provide sponsorship as part of the recruitment process, therefore you must have current right to work in the UK to be considered for a post. To submit your application online, please read our ‘How to Apply’ followed by ‘Apply Now’ button to begin your application.