Graduate Rural Surveyor or Rural Surveyor

Hobbs Parker Property Consultants LLP; Ashford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established multi-disciplinary firm is seeking a motivated graduate or recently qualified surveyor to join their team in Ashford, Kent. The role involves assisting with rural surveying tasks such as valuations, agricultural tenancies, and environmental schemes. This position provides opportunities for career development and growth in the surveying field. A driving license and own vehicle are essential for this role.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance related bonus

Travel reimbursement

Professional memberships and subscriptions covered

RICS and CPD support

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or less than 2 years experience post qualification.
• Drive to build client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the valuation of rural and agricultural property.
• Work on agricultural tenancies and lease renewals.
• Assist with environmental schemes and applications.

Skills

Client relationship building

Basic knowledge of farming

Education

Degree in Surveying

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to take the next step in your rural surveying career? Hobbs Parker are a well-established multi-disciplinary firm of Chartered Surveyors, Planners, Auctioneers and Estate Agents based in Ashford, Kent. We operate one of the largest livestock markets in the South East, in addition to a successful car auction business and well-established local estate and letting agency. You will act as an ambassador for the firm, promoting its services when opportunities arise.

We are looking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic graduate or recently qualified surveyor to join our dynamic team of chartered surveyors based in Ashford, Kent. We are fortunate as a firm to undertake a variety of instructions and we’re keen to help you develop your career path through our varied workload.

The Role

You will get involved in all aspects of rural surveying and a diverse range of instructions and have the opportunity to develop your skills in:

• Valuation – you will primarily work alongside our valuation team assisting with the valuation of rural and agricultural property for a variety of purposes
• Agricultural tenancies – assisting with lease renewals, rent reviews and lettings.
• Compulsory purchase and compensation – assisting with works involving utilities and infrastructure schemes.
• Environmental schemes – advising clients on the latest environmental and grant schemes and assisting with applications.
• Planning – opportunities to work alongside our team of planning consultants
• Development- there may be opportunities to work alongside our successful development consultancy
• Renewables- there may be opportunities to assist with negotiations through to option and lease agreements

About You

You will be a graduate working towards your APC or a recently qualified surveyor (up to 2 years post qualification experience) with a passion for rural property and a drive to build client relationships and contribute towards the growth and success of the surveying team. A basic knowledge of farming is advantageous.

There is scope within the business to grow and develop your career for the longer term. The role will involve travel and therefore a full driving licence and own vehicle is essential.

What we offer

• Competitive salary according to qualifications and experience
• Performance related bonus
• Travel reimbursement
• Professional memberships and subscriptions covered
• RICS and CPD support

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to Sam Snart, Managing [e-mail]

For an informal and confidential chat about the job role please do give Sam Snart, Matthew Sawdon or Vicky Hutton-Squire a call if you would like to find out more about the position before applying.