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Jobs in Geoscience

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Vacant roles

Organisation: Historic Environment Scotland

Location: Longmore House, Salisbury Place, Edinburgh EH9 1SH (Hybrid)

Salary: £48,448 - £55,450 (Grade 5)

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Role: You will be the Lead Engineering Geologist working alongside four other Civil / Structural Engineers. You will have primary responsibility for implementing the Rockfall Risk Management Policy and Procedure. You will carry out inspections, design remedial works, prepare contract documentation and supervise works to rock faces across the estate. Geotechnical related advice will be provided country-wide on historic buildings, structures and infrastructure for the Regions within Historic Environment Scotland, and also to other teams in the organisation.

Closing date: 30 January 2026

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