Civil Structural Engineer

Overview of the post and information about the team

This post is with the Technical Resources Unit, which is part of the Operations Directorate. The unit is multi-disciplinary and includes professionals in Civil & Structural Engineering, Mechanical & Electrical Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Landscape and Compliance disciplines.

You will work alongside three other Civil / Structural Engineers based in Longmore House in Edinburgh. You will have primary responsibility for civil and structural engineering duties on properties in the care of the Scottish Ministers. Engineering advice is provided country-wide on historic buildings and structures for the four Operations Directorate Regions within Historic Environment Scotland. The post holder will work closely with the Senior Civil Engineer in providing civil and structural engineering support on projects and conservation cases across the estate.

The engineering team has primary responsibility for a diverse range of civil and structural engineering duties on over 300 properties in the care of Scottish Ministers. These range from standing stones, cairns and brochs, tower houses, fortified structures and castles, to later structures such as a lighthouse, a gasworks and a distillery. Historic Environment Scotland’s responsibility typically extends to include the drainage, car parks, bridges, coastal and riverbank protection works and other structures associated with public access to these properties.

Refer to application for further details.

Deadline: 23rd November 2022 (midday)