Building Information Modelling (BIM) Technologist Trainee in Edinburgh

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 and 3 August 2026

Thank you for your interest in the post of Building Information Modelling Technologist Trainee with Historic Environment Scotland (HES). This post will be primarily based at Longmore House, Edinburgh. This is a 12-month fixed term position. The contract will commence from October 2026.

Building information modelling (BIM) involves the generation and management of digital representations of buildings or other physical assets which also include information about the physical and functional characteristics of the building or object.

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:

Key skills which this post will focus on are:

• 3D Parametric Modelling (For Architecture)
• Information Management to ISO19650 Standards
• Collaboration and Communication
• Scheduling Techniques
• Presentation Skills
• Public Speaking (if applicable)
• Research and Teaching (if applicable)

You will work closely with Historic Environment Scotland’s Business Information Modelling, National Investments Projects and Asset Management Compliance teams. Your day-to-day duties will include:

• Being an active member of the Historic Environment Scotland’s Business Information Modelling, National Investments Projects and Asset Management Compliance teams in the office and in the field.
• Creating a professional portfolio of work on live projects at HES, whilst building a professional network and feeding into the development of Business Information Modelling, National Investments Projects and Asset Management Compliance Workstreams.
• Contributing to HES Digital and Business Information Modelling outreach events.
• Running 1 – 2 sessions at the monthly Business Information Modelling workshop, on a topic of your choice.
• Participating in external Business Information Modelling groups such as BIM4Heritage, SFT (Scottish Futures Trust).
• Attending any BIM conferences within Scotland.
• Assisting with the preparation of data for outreach and Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Operations projects with HES colleagues and outside of the organisation.
• Preparing datasets using Business Information Modelling software (e.g., Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, Twinmotion, Sketchup etc.) as and when required.
• Taking ownership of Business Information Modelling projects covering modelling, information management, and document production, and environment setup and management.

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:

• Why you are interested in the post with Historic Environment Scotland
• 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:

• A qualification in Architectural Technology, Building Conservation, Surveying, Computer Aided Design or a related discipline would be advantageous.
• SCQF Level 7 or above in a relevant discipline.
• A strong interest, and desire to professionally develop in the following areas: 3D Parametric Modelling, Information Management, 3D reconstruction, Digital Heritage.
• Computer literacy.
• An interest in Heritage Conservation.

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 recruit@hes.scot 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.

To submit your application online, please read our ‘How to Apply’ section followed by ‘Apply Now’ button to begin your application.