Jobs

The role

To plan, organise, develop, and coordinate the schedule, budget, issues and risks of delegated capital projects at Edinburgh Zoo and Highland Wildlife Park in support of RZSS’ vision and mission, ensuring all contract information and design documentation is in place to deliver safe and coordinated projects.

Some of the things you’ll do:

Contribute to various stages of capital projects including works being assessed, prepared, scheduled, and allocated.
Assist in the development of project management documents such as project budgets, project schedules, scope statements and project plans
Provide input and facilitate concept design reviews, feasibility studies, and design team meetings.
Participate in the spatial and design planning of facilities and enclosures, ensuring functionality, accessibility, and integration with animal welfare and visitor experience.
Review, interpret and contribute to architectural and engineering drawings to ensure alignment with project goals and operational requirements.
Coordinate the allocation of project resources to ensure the project team has what’s needed at the right time
Tender project work when required. Produce accurate tender documents to ensure projects can be priced to provide best value for budget.
Meeting with project clients/contributors to assess their needs and define project requirements, acceptance criteria and project timelines; acting as the central communication point between departments and project stakeholders.
Manage and co-ordinate the work of contractors, to ensure it is carried out according to agreed quality standards, budgets, and timescales.
Manage the process of carrying out surveys and technical inspections of buildings.
What we’re looking for:

Degree or equivalent qualification in Construction Management, architecture, surveying or equivalent
Understanding of Planning and Building Regulations
Understanding of basic principles of structural design, including ability to understand design drawings
Working knowledge and implementation of Construction Design and Management (CDM) regulations
Working knowledge of Health and Safety considerations in a construction environment.
Ability to understand and work within budgets

What you’ll get in return:

Starting salary between £33,230 – £34,060 (offer based on experience) with future salary progression up to £37,038 per annum
37.5hr working week (may require some weekend working)
34 days annual leave (pro rata)
Discount in both retail/catering
Access to a healthcare plan
Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), that provide 24-hour counselling and support, including health, legal, finance, wellbeing and family advice, plus up to 8 face to face sessions for all members.
Employer contributory pension scheme
You will receive a staff membership which will give you (and family/friends) free (and discounted) entry to both the Highland Wildlife Park and Edinburgh Zoo as well as a number of other Zoo’s across the UK.
Please note that shortlisting of applications and interviews for this position will take place while the advert is live. The advert will close once a successful candidate has been found.

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

Application Deadline: Monday 22/09/2025