Building Surveyor (Client-Side) - Private Rural Estates

Beach Baker Property Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A property recruitment agency is seeking a professional for a part-time role managing a historic rural estate in England. The position offers the opportunity to work within a supportive team while contributing to conservation efforts. Candidates should have a passion for rural environments and relevant experience, ideally with knowledge of traditional craftsmanship. This flexible role allows you to choose your working days and offers generous benefits including annual leave and pension contributions.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous employer pension contributions

Death-in-service cover

Income protection insurance

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for rural estate environments.
• Experience from client-side roles or consultancies.
• Strong understanding of building practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage a private estate maintaining residential and commercial properties.
• Engage in planned maintenance and renovations.
• Contribute to conservation and community benefits.

Skills

Hands-on experience in rural estate management

Understanding of traditional craftsmanship

Knowledge of modern building practices

Education

RICS or equivalent qualification

Job description

Role Highlights

• Work within a breathtaking historic rural estate.
• Be part of a thriving, privately‑owned organisation.
• Engage in a varied and stimulating pipeline of work.
• Join a supportive, well‑established estates team.
• Part‑time position.

Why Join this Organisation

• A Truly Unique Setting: Managing a remarkable private estate, home to a rich mix of residential, commercial, agricultural, and heritage properties—all maintained to exemplary standards.
• Vision with Purpose: Contribute to an organisation dedicated to conservation excellence, where restoring and enhancing buildings benefits both residents and the wider community.
• Room to Grow: Enjoy meaningful opportunities for professional development while helping preserve and evolve a historic estate. Their expanding portfolio offers exciting challenges and long‑term potential.
• Variety in Every Day: Take ownership of a broad range of work—from planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs to renovation and redevelopment projects.

Who We’re Looking For

• Someone with a genuine passion for rural estate environments and relevant hands‑on experience.
• Professionals from client‑side roles or consultancies with private estate exposure.
• A strong understanding of both traditional craftsmanship and modern building practices.
• RICS or equivalent qualification preferred, but not essential.

Benefits (Pro‑Rata)

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Generous employer pension contributions.
• Death‑in‑service cover (5× base salary).
• Income protection insurance.

Working Pattern

This is a part‑time role, ideally suited to those seeking flexibility. You’ll work two or three days per week, with the option to choose your preferred days or spread hours across the week—perfect for professionals balancing family or other commitments.

Application Process

Your application will be handled with the utmost confidentiality by Matthew Clackson. Please call our office at 07825 081 393 or send your CV (no need to worry if it’s not up‑to‑date) directly to [e-mail]. For more property job opportunities, visit our website at www.beachbaker.co.uk.