R1; Snis Cad Digital Manager

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

The Estates & Facilities Directorate propose to implement a new in-house team to prepare for delivery of the management of the existing Hard Facilities Management (FM) services at the RIE. This team will have oversight on all aspects of maintenance requirements including statutory and mandatory compliance. This will provide greater control and focus on operational oversight of the RIE and mitigate the risk of potential disruption during the transition period.

This position will oversee and manage all Digital AutoCAD systems at NHS Lothian pertaining to the Estates & Facilities Asset Maintenance and Infrastructure Department. This will range from all drawings related to the Building Engineering Services, Fire Engineering to Architectural drawings. The role will require an understanding and ability to plan and develop drawings / layouts in accordance with the relevant Stakeholder requirements.

The post holder will develop a technical library and provide ongoing management for drawings and plans stemming from Engineering and Infrastructure Project related works, including electrical, mechanical, architectural construction and As‑Built Drawings. The role is intricate for the successful delivery of all Statutory, Mandatory, Regulatory and NHS Lothian compliance for the Estates and Facilities Engineering Department.

As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full‑time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro‑rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long‑term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found in the further information for this vacancy.