Graduate Rural Surveyor

Bidwells; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two-year graduate development program

APC/Pass support

Job summary

Bidwells in Cambridge is seeking a motivated Graduate Rural Surveyor to join our Rural Surveying team from September 2027. You’ll gain hands-on experience across a diverse portfolio and work with industry-leading experts to lay the foundations of a surveying career.

You’ll benefit from a two-year graduate development program, structured APC support to achieve RICS status, and extensive on-the-job training as you build client relationships and project delivery skills.

Qualifications

• Passion for rural property, land, agriculture and the environment.
• Relevant work experience within the rural sector.
• Full UK Driving Licence & access to a vehicle.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Estate and farm management
• Property management and maintenance
• Valuations
• Landlord and tenant matters for residential, agricultural and commercial properties
• Drafting lease agreements, rent reviews and managing tenants' rents
• Diversification projects
• Business plans
• Farm and rural estate agency
• Compulsory purchase/utility schemes
• Farmland investment and development scheme

Skills

Rural surveying

Client relationships

Communication

Job description

We're looking for a motivated, ambitious and commercially minded Graduate Rural Surveyor to join our growing Rural Surveying team in September 2027.

Based at our Head Office in Cambridge , you'll gain hands‑on experience across a diverse portfolio while working alongside industry‑leading experts and building the foundations of a successful surveying career.

The Rural team at Bidwells manages, consults and offers strategic advice on over a million acres of farmland and estates across the country, working with some of the UK's top‑performing rural businesses and landowners including Cambridge and Oxford colleges, pension funds, charities and companies.

Interested in joining us but looking for a different location?

In addition to this Cambridge-based opportunity, we also have a Graduate Rural Surveyor opportunity based at ourOxford Office.

Our Graduate vacancies are due to close on Saturday 31 st October 2026, however we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

What you’ll be doing

As a Graduate Rural Surveyor, you will embark on a journey that blends hands‑on experience with structured professional development. From day one, you'll get involved with everything including:

• Estate and farm management
• Property management and maintenance
• Valuations
• Landlord and tenant matters for residential, agricultural and commercial properties
• Drafting lease agreements, carrying out rent reviews, managing tenants' rents
• Diversification projects
• Business plans
• Farm and rural estate agency
• Compulsory purchase/utility schemes
• Farmland investment and development scheme

What you’ll achieve

As a Graduate Rural Surveyor you'll gain hands‑on experience across a broad range of projects while working alongside experienced professionals. You'll develop your technical expertise, build client relationships, contribute to project delivery and work towards achieving RICS Chartered status.

You'll have the opportunity to grow alongside us, and we're committed to supporting your progress every step of the way. We'll provide extensive assistance and tailored support to help you work towards your RICS APC, where our strong first‑time pass rate speaks for itself.

You'll also join our two‑year graduate development program, designed to enhance your personal effectiveness, commercial and financial acumen and client delivery skills. This program will help you build a robust foundation for a successful career in the property sector, taking you beyond your current technical expertise.

About You

• Passion for rural property, land, agriculture and the environment
• Relevant work experience within the rural sector
• A team player who embraces collaborative activities, takes responsibility and acts with a commercial mind
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Full UK Driving License & access to a vehicle

Why Bidwells?

We’re a different kind of business. Whilst we’re a major player in the property sector, Bidwells remains a privately‑owned, independent Partnership, with an inclusive, entrepreneurial culture. We give our people autonomy and take the time to listen. As a certified B Corporation (B-Corp), we are dedicated to using our business as a force for good, driving innovation and creating long‑term value for our clients, communities and the environment.

At Bidwells, we are driven by our mission to provide the UK’s most sustainable and innovative property advice. For over 185 years, we have been at the forefront of real estate and have expanded our influence from our Cambridge head office across the Golden Triangle and beyond.

In 2024, Bidwells became among the pioneering UK property consultancies to receive BCorp accreditation, reflecting our commitment to being a responsible, purpose‑driven business.

What’s in it for you

Competitive Salary: We recognise and reward talent with generous salary and group bonus scheme. As a Real Living Wage employer, we’re committed to fair pay that reflects the true cost of living.

Comprehensive Benefits: including up to 8% matched pension, 28 days holiday (+ bank holidays) as a minimum, along with your birthday off work, a wellness day, paid sabbaticals, private medical cover, medicash plan, lifestyle discounts and perks, and more.

Professional Development: Continuous learning, study support and promotion opportunities.

Innovative Culture: Be part of a forward‑thinking team at the forefront of industry trends.

Family Friendly: We offer enhanced family leave policies to support individuals close to you.

Work‑Life Balance: We value your well‑being and offer agile working to support it.

Bidwells is committed to an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and belong. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and flexible working requests are considered from day one.

Right to Work in the UK

Any employment offer made is contingent on you obtaining and maintaining the right to work and reside legally in the UK. We welcome applications from candidates who have their own right to work within the UK, where you can maintain and demonstrate your right to work throughout the duration of your employment.

Bidwells are unable to sponsor candidates for this role as the Home Office's eligibility criteria will not be satisfied.

Use of AI

Here at Bidwells, we don’t use AI to screen your application.

A member of our Talent team will review it personally, because we believe recruitment is about people, not algorithms.

As for your application, we know AI can be a great tool, but please don’t let it do all the talking. Use AI to help you prepare if you would like, but make sure your application is authentic and reflects you. We want to hear your voice, your experience and what makes you, you.

Selection Process & Key Dates

We're committed to providing a fair and engaging recruitment experience. Below is an outline of our selection process and indicative timelines.

• Online Aptitude Test:Following our initial application review, shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete an online aptitude test. Invitations are expected to be issued on or around 6th November.
• Stage 1 Interview (Microsoft Teams): Candidates who successfully complete the aptitude test will be invited to a 15‑minute virtual interview with our Early Careers lead. These interviews will take place between 23rd November and 4th December.
• Final Interview & Assessment Centre: Successful candidates will then be invited to attend our final interview and assessment centre on 8th or 9th December. This stage provides an opportunity for you to learn more about Bidwells, meet members of the team and demonstrate your skills through a series of activities and interviews.

Keeping You Updated:

We aim to communicate outcomes as quickly as possible after each stage of the recruitment process. Please note that the dates above are indicative and may be subject to change.