Senior Surveyor - Rural

Carter Jonas LLP; Northampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading surveying firm in Northampton is seeking a qualified chartered surveyor to join their rural team. The role involves providing professional advice to a diverse portfolio of clients in estate management and property agency. The ideal candidate should have a solid track record in delivering rural professional services and developing client relationships. This position offers competitive pay and flexible working arrangements, underlining the firm’s commitment to its employees' well-being.

Benefits

Flexible benefits package

Health cash plans

Cycle to work scheme

Additional leave options

Qualifications

• Successful track record in delivering rural professional services.
• Experience in managing and developing client relationships.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional advice to a mixed portfolio of clients.
• Manage existing clients' needs effectively.
• Work with partners on business development opportunities.
• Collaborate with specialist teams on new fee developments.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Client relationship development

Integrity and enthusiasm

Education

Chartered surveyor qualification

Job description

We are looking for a qualified chartered surveyor to join our friendly and ambitious rural team in our Northampton office, working alongside a team of property professionals. Our office handles the full range of rural surveying, including estate management, property agency, valuations, rural grant applications, compensation, landlord and tenant matters and delivering national framework contracts, throughout the Midlands, East Midlands and East of England.

We offer a highly competitive salary package which includes a fantastic benefits package including a variety of flexible benefits allowing you to choose those that suit your personal circumstances including purchasing additional leave, health cash plans and cycle to work scheme. In addition, we welcome applications from those seeking flexible or agile working arrangements and this can be discussed at the application stage.

Main tasks:

• Day to day professional advice to a mixed portfolio of estate and land-owning clients.
• Being responsible and acting as the first point of contact for a number of existing clients. Managing those clients to service existing and future professional needs. Consistently providing sound and reasoned advice.
• The portfolio of work will cover management of rural estates and property portfolios, providing strategic advice to farm and estate clients, drafting agreements, doing deals, generally dealing with a wide range of jobs centred around providing property advice to our clients.
• Working with the Partners to expand the team by identifying and developing viable business development opportunities.
• Working closely with other specialist teams including planning and development, valuation, energy and infrastructure, agency and natural capital to deliver and develop new fee opportunities from existing and new clients.
• Actively assist in the development and implementation of efficient, ‘best practice’ internal systems and processes optimising IT and other resources.
• Implement policy as required and ensure legal, professional, and corporate compliance on all work carried out.
• Assisting with pitch reporting and presentations.

What will it take to be successful?

You will be a chartered surveyor who has a successful track record in delivering excellent rural professional and estate management services and experience in developing relationships with existing and potential clients. We are looking for enthusiasm, integrity and a can-do attitude; someone who has the ability to manage multiple projects and deal with a variety of work. You will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, where you will need to be flexible in your approach and contribute to a supportive and collaborative team. You will be prepared to participate in managing and developing other team members, while actively seeking out continuous self-development.