Building Information Modelling (BIM) Technologist Trainee
Building Information Modelling (BIM) Technologist Trainee
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Starting salary:25770
Contract type:Fixed term contract for 12 months
Band:Grade 1
Location:Longmore House Edinburgh EH9 1SH
Working Hours:Monday - Friday 35 hours
Interviews:To be held in person at Longmore House Edinburgh on 28th July or 4th August 2025
Thank you for your interest in the post of Building Information Modelling (BIM) Technologist Trainee with Historic Environment Scotland (HES) based at Longmore House Edinburgh. This is 12 month contract due to start in October 2025.
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.
You will work with our BIM team where you will be introduced to Building Information Modelling (BIM) and how it is applied in heritage conservation through documentation digitisation and collaboration. Through this post you will develop your core technological skills in BIM with a focus on software and documentation creation.
You will also work closely with our colleagues in the NIP (National Investments Projects) Team contributing to the development of the upcoming Retrofit Lab project based at the Engine Shed Stirling As well as many other building projects currently active through the BIM Department.
This postwill be part of a wider programme of Conservation Traineeships. Trainees will have the opportunity to gain experience in their chosen field of conservation increase knowledge of the wider conservation sector expand their professional network and have access to a wide range of learning resources and opportunities from the Engine Shed Scotlands dedicated Building Conservation Centre.
For more information about the post and information about the team please access the ourfull job description here.
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 and what will I learn
This is a training and development role for someone starting their career in the digital heritage sector which will build on basic knowledge and give opportunities to learn. All appropriate training and equipment will be provided.
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 HESs BIM and NIP teams.
Your day-to-day duties will include:
- Being an active member of the HES BIM and NIP teams in the office and in the field
- Creating a professional portfolio of work on live projects at HES whilst building a professional networkand feeding into BIM and NIP Workstreams.
- Contributing to HES Digital BIM and NIP outreach events.
Run 1 2 sessions at the monthly BIM workshop on a topic of your choice.
Participate in external BIM groups such as BIM4Heritage SFT (Scottish Futures Trust).
Attend any BIM conferences within Scotland.
- Assisting with the preparation of data for outreach and AECO projects with HES colleagues and outside of the organisation.
- Preparing datasets using BIM software (e.g. Revit AutoCAD Navisworks Twinmotion Sketchup etc.) as and when required.
- Take ownership of BIM projects covering modelling information management and document production and environment setup and management.
During your traineeship you will have the opportunity to work across different teams within HES attend site visits and assist on AECO projects. There will be the opportunity to attend conferences BIM Working groups and attend external training courses. In parallel there will be opportunities to engage with Investment Project delivery processes with both the NIP Team and their external delivery partners consultants specialist suppliers and contractors.
As part of this role you will be based at Longmore House Edinburgh there will also be occasional periods of working on-site that would involve travelling/driving across Scotland and staying away from home during the week.
All travel expenses will be covered for additional travel from your base location (Longmore House) and all necessary equipment will be provided.Please note your standard commute will be at your own expense.
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 Guidancefirst before completing.
Essential Criteria:
- A strong interest and desire to professionally develop in the following areas:
- 3D Parametric Modelling
- Information Management
- 3D reconstruction
- Digital Heritage
- Basic knowledge of the various applications of 3D assets to the heritage sector
- An interest in Heritage Conservation
Find out more aboutdesirableskills and experience in ourfull job description here
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 ator call our Head Office at 0 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.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
