We are a dynamic workforce with an exciting opportunity for a Senior Stonemason to join the Works Team.
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a fully qualified and experienced stonemason to join our talented and skilled Works Team here at the prestigious and historic Roxburghe Estate. By joining our growing team, you will have the opportunity to work in and around some the region’s most prestigious and unique buildings to ensure they can be preserved for generations. As the Senior Mason, you will lead our in-house masonry team by example in their day-to-day works and contribute to the team’s training and development.
JOB DETAILS
JOB TITLE: Senior Stonemason
DEPARTMENT: Works
REPORTING TO: Clerk of Works
JOB TYPE: Permanent
ROLE SUMMARY
Now is an exciting time to be at Roxburghe Estates as we adapt and seek new and exciting
opportunities, particularly across our built environment, which will shape and sustain this thriving
and historic rural business.
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a fully qualified and experienced stonemason to join our
talented and skilled Works Team here at the prestigious and historic Roxburghe Estate. By joining
our growing team, you will have the opportunity to work in and around some the region’s most
prestigious and unique buildings to ensure they can be preserved for generations. As the Senior
Mason, you will lead our in-house masonry team by example in their day-to-day works and
contribute to the team’s training and development.
With fantastic facilities and an energetic team, now is a brilliant time for a senior stonemason to
join us and leave their mark now and for generations to come.
WORKING WITH US
It takes a certain sort of person to flourish in such a multi-dimensional environment like
Roxburghe Estates. Therefore, we look for talented, self-motivated and enthusiastic individuals
who will be able to share our passion for providing a warm welcome and amazing experiences.
OUR VALUES
Custodians Community Authenticity Drive Warmth
“To understand, improve and develop our natural, heritage and built environments, allowing
them to flourish as sustainable businesses capable of making significant contributions to a vibrant Borders community, now and for generations to come.”
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
As a site-based operative, you will be adaptable and will work in a variety of situations across our
Estate. From our well-appointed masonry workshop facility, you will work across our entire built
environment which includes our heritage assets such as Floors Castle, our policy grounds, farms
and private rented properties. As the Senior Mason, you will be an integral part of our works team,
taking responsibility for the masons and overseeing their day to day works.
Given the nature of the Estate, the work is without doubt varied. You will be involved with all
aspects of the Works Team’s activities from refurbishment and renewal type projects through to
jobbing type repairs. As a highly experienced individual, you will take the lead on our masonry
projects ranging from detailed carved stone replacements to more typical rebuilding and pointing
repairs.
In addition, we are passionate about our heritage craft skills and the Senior Mason forms a vital
part of our plan for training and developing the next generation of talented crafts people.
HOURS OF WORK
Flexibility is important, but a base working week would be 39 hours comprising:
Monday to Thursday 08:00-16:30 and Friday 08:00-15.30
ABOUT YOU – Personal Qualities
We are looking for someone who is:
• enthusiastic with ambition and drive.
• diligent.
• proactive and able to use initiative.
• able to lead and work well within a team.
• willing to develop existing skills and acquire new ones.
• well organised with excellent communication skills.
• positive and good-humoured.
• adaptable and willing to lend a hand to the wider team.
• eligibility to work and live permanently in the UK.
• hold a full UK Driving Licence (desirable).
ABOUT YOU – Qualifications and Experience
Essential
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in a similar senior stonemason role.
• Have a passion for your craft and developing the next generation of talent.
• Have a formal NVQ / C&G Stone Masonry.
• Experienced in both banker and fixing masonry.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Comfortable working at height.
Desirable
• Ability to apply plasters and harls a distinct advantage.
• Trained in work at height; use of PASMA tower scaffolds, MEWPS etc.
WHATS ON OFFER
• A competitive salary and appropriate benefits, based on qualifications and experience.
• Ability to constantly develop and grow within your position through training opportunities
and guidance.
• A fun working environment where we care about you, your well-being, and your personal
growth.
• Opportunity to work alongside a very highly skilled, multi-discipline group of craftsmen.
HOW TO APPLY
Please send a covering letter and CV, for the attention of our Clerk of Works, to
[email protected] For an informal chat about the role or for more information, please call the
Estate Office on 01573223333 and ask to speak with Craig Logan.
Closing date for application, 12noon Friday 20th June.
