2027 Graduate Rural Surveyor

Carter Jonas; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group pension

Flexible benefits

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Carter Jonas is recruiting for a 3-year Rural Graduate Programme across multiple offices including Winchester as part of our Rural teams. You will gain hands-on experience supporting estates management, valuations and property transactions while working with experienced surveyors.

The role offers exposure to diverse clients, opportunities to contribute to environmental schemes and progression towards APC. Applicants should be curious, commercially minded and willing to travel across the UK.

Qualifications

• Ambitious graduates with knowledge of the rural sector.
• RICS-accredited degree advantageous.
• Placements, internships or work experience in rural practice beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support the management of rural estates and property portfolios.
• Assist with valuation of rural property interests.
• Contribute to sale, letting and acquisition of farms, estates and land.
• Provide support on consultancy matters affecting rural businesses and landowners.
• Assist with environmental scheme applications and natural capital projects.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and professional contacts.

Skills

Rural surveying

Client relations

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

RICS accreditation preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We have 2027 Graduate opportunities for our Bristol, Oxford, Winchester, Truro, and Northampton Carter Jonas Offices.

Interview date:November/December 2026

Start date: July - September 2027

We are looking for ambitious students with a background in/knowledge of the sector to join our growing Rural teams across multiple locations, on a 3-year Graduate Programme.

Our dedicated Rural team advises landowners, (both private and institutional) farmers and rural businesses on a wide range of property and land management matters. From diversification and development opportunities to renewable energy schemes, compulsory purchase, natural capital and biodiversity initiatives, we help clients make the most of their assets and prepare for the future. With exposure to both traditional rural practice and emerging opportunities across the sector, the team delivers trusted advice on the management, development and valuation of rural property throughout the UK.

This is a varied and rewarding graduate opportunity that offers early responsibility, exposure to a diverse range of clients and the chance to develop your technical and commercial skills within a supportive team environment.

Working alongside experienced rural surveyors, you'll gain hands‑on experience across a broad spectrum of rural practice, helping clients unlock the value and potential of their assets while supporting the delivery of high‑quality professional advice.

Your role will include:

• Supporting the management of rural estates and property portfolios.
• Assisting with valuation advice and the valuation of rural property interests.
• Contributing to the sale, letting and acquisition of farms, estates and land.
• Providing support on a wide range of professional consultancy matters affecting rural businesses and landowners.
• Assisting with environmental scheme applications, natural capital projects and emerging opportunities within the rural sector.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and professional contacts.
• Collaborating with colleagues across the business to deliver successful outcomes and support the continued growth of the team.

Clients are at the heart of everything we do. From the outset, you'll have the opportunity to work closely with landowners, farmers and rural businesses, attending client meetings, preparing reports and communications, and contributing to the delivery of trusted, long‑term advice. This exposure will help you develop the confidence, commercial awareness and technical expertise needed to build a successful career in rural surveying.

What will it take to be successful?

We're looking for ambitious and forward-thinking graduates who are excited by the opportunities and challenges shaping the rural sector. You'll be naturally curious, commercially aware and motivated to develop innovative solutions for clients, while balancing the long‑term stewardship of land, property and rural businesses.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing a varied workload, building strong relationships and approaching challenges with confidence and initiative. We value individuals who are willing to ask questions, bring fresh perspectives and contribute new ideas, while learning from the experience and expertise of those around them.

Whilst a RICS‑accredited degree is advantageous, we welcome applications from graduates of all degree disciplines who can demonstrate a genuine interest in pursuing a career in Rural Surveying. Experience gained through placements, internships or work experience within a rural practice or related environment will be beneficial.

Above all, we're looking for individuals who are eager to learn, embrace change and help our clients navigate an evolving rural landscape.

Candidates will demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, a collaborative approach to working with others, and proficiency across the Microsoft Office suite. Given the nature of the role and the need to travel to client meetings, properties and rural locations, a full UK driving licence is essential.

Our promise to you:

We offer a supportive team environment and the opportunity to develop your knowledge of all aspects of rural surveying in our offices. Independence and individual responsibility will develop as candidates gain experience throughout the Graduate programme.

At Carter Jonas, we're committed to supporting graduates and placement students throughout their professional development. Those working towards the APC will benefit from a structured training programme designed to develop the technical knowledge, professional competencies and confidence required to achieve chartership.

Our APC candidates receive support from dedicated supervisors and counsellors, alongside access to workshops, mock assessments, networking opportunities and learning sessions delivered by experienced colleagues from across the business. Candidates also benefit from insights and guidance from recently qualified surveyors, helping them navigate the APC process with confidence.

This collaborative approach ensures candidates are well supported throughout their journey, while gaining exposure to a diverse range of work and experiences that contribute towards their professional development. APC support and funding are available to those undertaking an eligible RICS‑accredited pathway.

Application process

You will be asked to respond to a number of questions about your work experience as well as your motivations and interest in a career in property as well as any extracurricular activities. We ask you to provide reference contact details, one educational and one employment. If successful, you will be invited to attend an interview in November.

AI use in our recruitment process

At Carter Jonas we support the advancements in technology to help grow our business. However, people remain at the core of who we are, and this is instilled into our recruitment process. You may utilise artificial intelligence (AI) tools and platforms to support you during the application process , however, as with any application all information submitted must be factually accurate and all examples provided must be taken directly from your own experience. All presented information will be assessed at interview. Any applications where factual inaccuracy, plagiarism or copying of examples/answers from internet sources is detected will be withdrawn from the process.

Why choose us?

We offer a highly competitive rewards package including group pension, flexible benefits, referral schemes and generous annual leave.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to driving diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Learning and development is important to us; we encourage everyone to continue developing to optimise their performance and fulfil their potential. We have an agile flexible working policy; many of our team work flexibly, we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you. We enjoy what we do, and we do it well, which is why 80% of our business comes from repeat clients.

About us:

Since 1855, Carter Jonas has grown to be one of the largest and most respected property consultancies in the UK with a network of 34 offices across England and Wales, employing more than 1,000 partners and employees.

Our tailored service and Simply Better Advice have enabled us to forge lasting, intelligent and trusting partnerships with our clients. These long‑standing relationships are our most important and most closely protected asset. From private landowners to local authorities, pension funds to farmers – our universe of client experience is among the most varied in UK property.

We employ the very best people. We are a place where people want to work, and our culture is both collaborative and business minded. We have experts in every field who deliver long term advice that enhances our clients’ future prosperity.

Ahead of the curve, we are pioneering in the use of technology within the property industry, making Carter Jonas a hugely exciting place to work.

Our values:

• Approachable – We treat every relationship with respect, integrity, and warmth
• Effective – We do what we say we will, we do it well and we are accountable
• Ambitious – We are ambitious for our clients and for our firm

We look to recruit individuals who represent our core values, but who can also demonstrate the six Carter Jonas competencies that are the foundation of our career pathways. These competencies will aide their personal development in the business, and comprise of:

• Communication - Ensures effective, clear, and relevant communications in support of business objectives
• People - Demonstrates leadership in conduct and effectively manages and develops people to optimise performance through others
• Business Development & Client Care - Ensures effective communication to facilitate excellent client care and collaboration and pursuing opportunities for increased business and profit mindful of the Firm’s heritage and values
• Use of Technology - Modern, Agile, Digital Employee
• Teamwork - Recognises the importance of working with others, to collaborate and co‑operate to achieve business
• Personal Effectiveness & Productivity- Engage, promote, and adhere to compliance requirements including all internal processes and procedures which manage risk and enhance productivity.