Building surveying Work, Jobs in Edinburgh, Sct (with Salaries)

Building Surveyor Trainee
Historic Environment Scotland —Edinburgh
- From £27,740 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- English
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
12d
Case Officer - Waverley Court
City of Edinburgh Council —Edinburgh
- £40,501 - £47,639 a year
- Full-time
- Case management
- IT
- Communication skills
7d
Building Information Modelling (BIM) Technologist Trainee
Historic Environment Scotland —Edinburgh
- From £27,740 a year
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- CAD
- Computer literacy
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
12d
Chartered Building Surveyor
Hollis —Edinburgh
- Call to connect
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Flexible schedule
13d
Associate Director Building Surveying
Gleeds —Edinburgh
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Employee assistance programme
Surveyor for Passive Works
Harmony Fire —Edinburgh
- £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Carpentry
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
Quick apply
6d
Construction Estimator
H M Raitt and Sons —Musselburgh
- £44,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Contracts
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Junior Quantity Surveyor
Power —Livingston
- £30,000 - £32,500 a year
- Full-time
- Driving
Quick apply
EnvCoW / ECoW
Atmos Consulting —Edinburgh
- Part-time
- Master's degree
- Project management
- Bachelor's degree
Surveyor/Senior Surveyor
Montagu Evans —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Leadership
- Communication skills
Sales Consultant
Stannah —Edinburgh
- £26,780 a year
- Weekend availability
- Remote
- Sales
- Driving
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
4d
Consultant – Real Estate Advisory
Turner & Townsend —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Data analysis skills
- Organisational skills
Quick apply
Lead Estimator
National Gas —Livingston
- £55,744 - £67,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Data analysis skills
- Project management
- Employee assistance programme
18h
Project Manager
Rider Levett Bucknall —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Contracts
- Gym membership
Quick apply
Chartered Building Surveyor
Ryden —Central Belt
- AutoCAD
- Computer literacy
- Microsoft Office
- Employee assistance programme
Environmental Manager/EnvCoW/ECoW
Atmos Consulting —Edinburgh
- Part-time
- Master's degree
- Project management
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Regional Commercial Lead - Water - North
Stantec —Edinburgh
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Annual leave
Senior Consultant – Real Estate Advisory
Turner & Townsend —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Data analysis skills
- Organisational skills
Quick apply
Assistant Cost Manager/ Cost Manager (Water Sector)
AECOM —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- Contracts
- IT
Cost Manager - (Defence Sector)
AECOM —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Contracts

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Building Surveyor Trainee

Historic Environment Scotland -
Edinburgh

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Job details

Full-time
From £27,740 a year
12 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Computer literacy
English

Full job description

Starting salary: £27,740
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 see the 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.

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 a cover letter which 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.

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

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 [email protected] 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.

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