Steven Brotherston
Head of Gardens & Estates | Experienced Gardener • Landscaper • Civil Engineering Background
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About
Highly experienced gardens and estates professional with more than 12 years spanning estate management, horticulture, landscaping, and civil engineering. Skilled in managing large, complex outdoor environments, organising teams, planning work schedules, and delivering high-quality grounds presentation. Combines strong practical ability with engineering-based problem-solving and a reliable, hands-on approach.
Experience
HEAD OF GARDENS & ESTATES - SCHLOSS ROXBURGHE - Kelso
Overseeing the day-to-day and long-term management of all estate gardens and grounds for a high-end luxury estate.
- Management of formal gardens, lawns, woodland areas, and landscaped zones
- Planning and delivering seasonal maintenance, planting schedules, and development projects
- Supervising and coordinating gardening and grounds staff
- Ensuring safe use and maintenance of all machinery and equipment
- Collaborating with estate management, hospitality teams, and contractors
- Managing budgets for tools, plants, materials, and subcontracted work
- Maintaining consistently high presentation standards throughout the estate
SELF-EMPLOYED GARDENER & LANDSCAPER - Self-Employed - Various Locations
Providing private and commercial clients with landscaping, construction, and ongoing garden maintenance services.
- Garden design, planting schemes, turfing, fencing, patios, and drainage solutions
- Full project management from consultation to completion
- Strong reputation for reliability, quality, and repeat business
- Use and upkeep of horticultural machinery and power tools
- Year-round maintenance for multiple clients
CIVIL ENGINEERING & BUILDING EXPERIENCE
Worked across a range of civil engineering and construction roles prior to horticulture career.
- Drainage installation, foundations, setting out, and structural support tasks
- Reading and interpreting construction drawings
- Surveying, levels, and site preparation
- Adhering to health and safety procedures on active sites
- Supporting trades across building and infrastructure projects
Education
HNC - Civil Engineering - Napier University
