Salary £37,439
Location Edinburgh
This is a temporary, full time vacancy that will close in 19 days at 23:59 BST.
The Vacancy
The role is fixed term for 12 months.
We are looking for a Building Fabric Officer to join our small and busy Estates Team to deliver minor building fabric projects, building fabric maintenance work, space planning, accommodation changes (Churn), and furniture supply and repair across the National Library of Scotland estate.
The estate comprises eight properties on six sites in Edinburgh and Glasgow, three of which are listed and one of which is “one of the most significant Scottish public buildings of the 1980’s.” The spaces that you will look after range from reading rooms to conservation studios, digitisation suites to offices, a box making facility and of course two hundred kilometres of shelving that stores the National Collection.
What we are looking for -
Someone educated to SCQF Level 8 in a construction / architectural technology related subject who is ideally a member or working to become a member of a recognised building professional body.
You will have experience delivering minor building fabric and space planning / churn projects and be a good communicator, able to engage with a wide variety of stakeholders. You will be a problem solver who enjoys a challenge and a busy environment. To support your work, you will have good IT skills including the use of computer aided design software to produce 2D drawings.
What we can offer you –
If you join us, you’ll become part of one of Scotland’s premier cultural institutions — a National Library that safeguards the country’s memory through its remarkable collections. You’ll have a base in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town, close to good transport links and the opportunity to work flexibly and from home where the tasks allow.
We are committed to developing our team. You’ll benefit from a range of training and development opportunities and we will aim to support you to fulfil the requirements of your professional body where you are working to become a member.
We offer generous annual leave, a competitive pension scheme, and, the support of a genuinely great team of colleagues.
You can contact Linda MacMillan (
[email protected]) if you have any questions about the post. The closing date for applications is 09 September 2026. Interviews will be held on 24 September 2026. The full job description can be found below.
The National Library of Scotland
The National Library of Scotland preserves the memory of the nation with collections that span the centuries, from the earliest times to the digital age. Our collections document the influence of Scots at home and abroad, while reflecting the ideas and cultures of the world. They cover all aspects of human endeavour in multiple formats, including books, manuscripts, archives, websites, maps, music, moving image and sound.
We support education, research, business and innovation and our work enhances the reputation of Scotland as a country with a rich cultural heritage and a vibrant future. We are committed to providing easy access to our physical and digital collections and delivering services that are open and available to all. It is a place for inspiration, exploration and enjoyment, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
There are around 320 of us working at the Library who all contribute in different ways, whether welcoming our visitors, planning our events and exhibitions, developing and caring for our collections or looking after our buildings and people.
The Benefits
Flexible Working
Family Friendly
Civil Service Pension Scheme
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Health and Wellbeing
Discounts and Free Entry
Generous Annual Leave
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