Building Surveyor Trainee

Description

Starting salary:27740
Contract type:Fixed term for 12 months
Grade:1
Location:Longmore House Edinburgh
Working Hours: 35 hours per week
Interviews:To be held week Commencing 27 July or 3 August 2026

Thank you for your interest in the post of Building Surveyor Trainee with Historic Environment Scotland (HES).This role is based at Longmore House Edinburgh but will require travel to other HES sites. Please seethe overview section for details. This is a 12-month fixed-term position.

The contract will commence from October 2026.

The Operations Directorate is responsible for managing and conserving our Properties in Care (PIC). You will work with our estates teams and surveyors to support the survey and conservation work carried out on our buildings learn how to undertake condition surveys and site audits and assist in the production of inspection reports. The work you undertake will not only enhance your skills and experience but will also be invaluable in the conservation of our historic buildings.

Your efforts will help to ensure that our sites remain open (where possible) and safe for the enjoyment of both colleagues and visitors.

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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

This is a training and development role for someone with a strong interest in a career in building surveying conservation and asset management.

In this role you can expect a structured work-based learning experience designed to enhance your career development

You will learn to:

• Carry out condition surveys
• Undertake site audits
• Produce survey reports
• Assist the District Surveyor and Conservation Technologist with the preparation of drawings specifications and technical information

• Prepare schedule monument consents listed building consents and other statutory building consent

Key requirements of the role:

In order for you to be successful in this post we will be looking for you to complete acover letterwhich addresses:

1.Why you are interested in the post with Historic Environment Scotland

2.How you can meet each of the essential and desirable criteria (in up to 800 words) using examples of where you have used these skills in the past.

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 Criteria:

• SCQF Level 7 qualification in Building Surveying Architecture or Architectural Technology

• Working towards Assessment of Professional Competency (APC) in Building Surveying

• A strong desire to pursue a career in heritage conservation with a keen interest in building conservation and/or surveying.
• Ability and willingness to occasionally travel and work outdoors in varying weather and terrain conditions
• Computer literacy
• Good eye for detail and can maintain focus over extended periods
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability

• Strong organisational and prioritisation abilities capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously

Find out more aboutdesirableskills and experience in ourfull job description.

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