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Agricultural Recruitment Specialists; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Job summary

A Rural Surveyor position in Cambridgeshire with Agricultural Recruitment Specialists invites an experienced professional to join a growing rural team. You will handle valuations, lettings, tenancy matters, and advisory work for farming businesses, estates, and landowners across multiple disciplines.

The role offers autonomy, client-facing responsibilities and opportunities for career progression within a respected rural consultancy.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification within Rural Surveying, Rural Land Management or a related discipline.
• MRICS, FAAV or CAAV status, or progression towards a relevant professional qualification.

Responsibilities

• Rural property valuations for a variety of purposes.
• Agricultural and rural property sales, acquisitions and lettings.
• Landlord and tenant matters, including agricultural tenancy agreements.
• Contract farming and other farming business arrangements.
• Utility, infrastructure and renewable energy projects.
• Compensation and compulsory purchase work.
• Strategic advice to landowners on asset management and business opportunities.

Skills

Rural surveying

Client relationships

Report writing

Negotiation

Communication skills

Project management

Education

NVQ Level 2

Scottish NVQ Level 2

Equivalent qualification

Job description

The Job:

An established independent property and land consultancy is looking to recruit a Rural Surveyor to strengthen its growing rural practice in Cambridgeshire. This role offers the opportunity to work with a broad client base including farming businesses, private estates, investors and rural landowners across a wide range of professional disciplines. This position would suit an experienced surveyor seeking greater responsibility, autonomy and exposure to a varied mix of agency, professional and strategic rural consultancy work.

Key responsibilities:

• Rural property valuations for a variety of purposes
• Agricultural and rural property sales, acquisitions and lettings
• Landlord and tenant matters, including agricultural tenancy agreements
• Contract farming and other farming business arrangements
• Utility, infrastructure and renewable energy projects
• Compensation and compulsory purchase work
• Strategic advice to landowners on asset management and business opportunities
• Working alongside planning, development and environmental specialists on multi-disciplinary projects
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships through proactive advice and service delivery
• Supporting wider business growth through networking and industry engagement

The Candidate:

• A professional qualification within Rural Surveying, Rural Land Management or a related disciplin
• MRICS, FAAV or CAAV status, or progression towards a relevant professional qualification
• At least five years' experience within a rural surveying environment
• Sound technical knowledge across rural professional practice and agency
• Confidence dealing directly with landowners, farming clients and professional advisers
• Strong commercial awareness and problem solving ability
• Excellent report writing, negotiation and communication skills
• The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively
• Full UK driving licence

The Package:

• Competitive salary of £45,000 - £55,000 DOE
• Opportunity to work with a respected and long-established rural consultancy
• Exposure to a diverse client base and varied project work
• Clear opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Supportive team environment with a strong reputation in the rural sector
• Pension and additional benefits package

Candidate Requirements

All applicants must hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role applied for. Candidates must also have the legal right to work in the UK or hold a valid visa permitting employment.

About Agricultural Recruitment Specialists

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists is a market-leading, specialist recruitment partner connecting top talent with leading organisations across the agriculture, farming, food and fresh produce, horticulture, environmental, and rural sectors.

Why Work With Us?

With deep industry knowledge and an extensive global network, we are uniquely positioned to connect high-calibre professionals with forward-thinking organisations. Our consultative approach ensures we deliver not just candidates, but long-term value.