Building Conservation Technologist - Inverness, United Kingdom - Historic Environment Scotland

Historic Environment Scotland

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Inverness, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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- £36,418 - £41,866
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Permanent
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Job summary:

You will be a Building Construction Technologist with Conservation skills and a passion for history, materials and detailing. You will join our Operations team based in the North of Scotland, working in Grampian and across the Highlands and Islands, supporting the District Architects delivering the annual works programme to the regions Scheduled Monuments and Listed Buildings.

Job description:

Carry out highly detailed and specialised land and measured building surveys for restoration, conservation and/or record purposes, using electronic and optical surveying equipment (Total Stations and Laser Scanners) and traditional surveying techniques to accurately show all features. Produce finished drawings using survey software.
Note: survey works may involve working at remote sites at all times of the year and can require extended periods away from home as well as working at height or in confined spaces.
Produce designs and details for repairs and fabric replacement using traditional building materials, from site surveys, scale and fullsize drawings and templates as required by the District Architects.
In conjunction with District Architect, undertake digital site assessment surveys of Properties in Care as part of the Condition Monitoring System, using inhouse software to generate, analyse and report on condition data.
Assist in producing feasibility studies, outline proposals and scheme designs in accordance with the District Architect's instructions.
Research appropriate materials and constructional methods suitable for the repair and maintenance of scheduled monuments and discuss matters of detail with technical representatives as required.
Implement Health & Safety actions and documentation under the requirements of the CDM Regulations 201
Prepare construction drawings using computer aided draughting (AutoCAD 2018), write specifications and schedules for the execution of specific projects by Contract or Historic Scotland direct labour Monument Conservation Unit. Traditional draughting methods may be required on occasions.
Prepare 3D computer generated models and images as appropriate to explain scheme proposals.
Coordinate with allied disciplines e.g. other Historic Environment Scotland groups, historians, archaeologists, mechanical and electrical engineers, structural engineers, quantity surveyors, Health and Safety Officer, public bodies (e.g. local authority, building control, planning, SEPA) at all stages of the work.
Liaise with visitor services Monument Management staff, external contractors and direct labour Monument Conservation Units, and attend meetings as required. Generally assist District Architects in the administration, monitoring, recording and reporting of works.
Prepare presentations involving sketches, images and graphic using bespoke software for exhibition and display purposes.
Undertake approved training and development activities as per Organisation requirements and in support of continuing professional development.
Carry out other relevant duties as directed by line management

Person specification:

Essential requirements:

Experience and competence in the use of AutoCAD (2018)
An understanding of traditional Scottish building construction techniques
A working knowledge of modern building construction practices and detailing
Able to demonstrate experience of production of Scheme Design and Construction Drawings and Specifications
Able to demonstrate knowledge of Building Standards and Planning process
Able to demonstrate suitable depth of knowledge in detailing, specification and compilation of works packages

Desirable requirements:

Experience in the materials and appropriate specifications required for the repair and maintenance of Scheduled Monuments
Experience in completing digital/traditional Land and Measured Building Surveys
Understanding of Accessibility legislation and the operation of the CDM Regulations
Experience and knowledge of ArcMap software (or similar) to create/analyse GIS data
Awareness of BIM, Revit and related building information packages
Knowledge and experience of Microsoft Access software

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