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Posted 12 August, 2026

Builder

The Royal Zoological Society Of Scotland
Edinburgh, SCT, GB Full Time

Job Description

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About us

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The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) is a wildlife conservation charity with a bold vision: a world where nature is protected, valued and loved. Edinburgh Zoo and Highland Wildlife Park are our gateways to the natural world through which people can experience nature.

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How you’ll contribute to our mission

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    Working predominantly in one site (Edinburgh Zoo), however there may be extremely rare occasions where you will have to help on another site (Highland Wildlife Park).

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    This role would be expected to work alone and as part of a team.

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    The role 85 - 90% hands on and 10 - 15% supervisory level, oversee the performance of other staff or contractors in your trade.

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Some of the things you’ll do:

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  • Take the day-to-day lead to ensure all assigned repairs and projects are delivered effectively, safely, on time and to budget
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  • Attend design team meetings with designers/customers to give expert advice on infrastructure and facilities.
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  • Provide advice in relation to design & build projects that have limited specifications/drawings and require the input of a skilled builder.
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  • Supervise sub-contractors and ensure works completed to a suitable standard.
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  • Ensure all buildings and perimeter walls are inspected, maintained and documentation kept to meet relevant legislation and best practice standards at all times.
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  • Maintain a consolidated stock list of all materials, and order supplies required for the daily operation of your activity according to the formal procedures set down by RZSS
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  • Perform other reasonable duties and projects as directed by your manager
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What we’re looking for:

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  • Relevant City and Guilds certification or S/NVQ Level 3.
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  • Understanding of basic principles of structural design, ability to work to design drawings.
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  • Knowledge of risk assessment processes.
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  • Competent on bricklaying and stone repairs.
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  • Experience in the maintenance/construction of buildings/similar structures.
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  • Working to CDM, building and H&S regulations.
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What you’ll get in return:

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    • Starting salary of £29,131 to £29,859 with the opportunity to progress to £32,469 per annum.
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    • 37.5 working week (may require some evening/ weekend working on occasion)
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    • 34 days annual leave
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    • Discount in retail/catering
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    • Healthcare plan
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    • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
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    • Staff membership - free (and discounted) entry to both the Highland Wildlife Park and Edinburgh Zoo as well as a number of other Zoos across the UK.
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If this role excites you click APPLY now.

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This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including right to work in the UK and Basic Disclosure check

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Please note shortlisting of applications for this position will take place while the advert is live. The advert will close once a successful candidate has been found

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Interested candidates are therefore encouraged to submit applications, as soon as possible.

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The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland is an equal opportunities employer. Our policy is to recruit a diverse workforce following the guidelines of the Equality Act 2010

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