Rural Chartered Surveyor - County Durham - £40,000-£55,000

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Generous leave

Professional subscriptions

CPD support

Career progression

Job summary

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists is seeking a Rural Chartered Surveyor to join its County Durham team. The role covers rural valuations, land agency, estate management and consultancy, working with farmers, landowners and rural businesses to manage workloads and grow the client base.

MRICS-qualified candidates with experience in rural surveying, strong commercial awareness and excellent communication are invited to apply.

Qualifications

• MRICS Chartered Surveyor with rural surveying experience.
• Strong understanding of agricultural property and rural economy.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage a varied workload independently across surveying disciplines.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Undertake rural property valuations, including RICS Red Book valuations.
• Manage land and property sales, purchases and acquisitions.
• Advise clients on landlord and tenant matters, including agricultural tenancies.
• Handle compensation claims, utilities and infrastructure-related matters.
• Advise on agricultural grants, funding schemes and rural support programmes.
• Support farm and estate management activities.
• Advise on renewable energy, development and diversification opportunities.
• Provide general rural land agency and consultancy services.

Skills

MRICS

Rural surveying

Land agency

Client relationships

Negotiation

Communication

Independent workload

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2

Scottish NVQ Level 2 equivalent

Job description

Rural Chartered Surveyor - County Durham - £40,000-£55,000

Rural Chartered Surveyor - County Durham - £40,000-£55,000

The Job:

An established rural property consultancy is looking for a Rural Chartered Surveyor to join its team in County Durham.

This is a varied role covering rural valuations, land agency, estate management and consultancy. You will work with farmers, landowners and rural businesses, managing your own workload, developing client relationships and contributing to the growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake rural property valuations, including RICS Red Book valuations
• Manage land and property sales, purchases and acquisitions
• Advise clients on landlord and tenant matters, including agricultural tenancies
• Handle compensation claims, utilities and infrastructure-related matters
• Advise on agricultural grants, funding schemes and rural support programmes
• Support farm and estate management activities
• Advise on renewable energy, development and diversification opportunities
• Provide general rural land agency and consultancy services
• Build client relationships and identify new business opportunities

The Company:

A highly regarded rural property consultancy with strong connections across the agricultural and rural property sectors. The business offers a collaborative working environment, a varied workload and opportunities to develop professionally and build a client portfolio.

The Candidate:

• MRICS qualified Chartered Surveyor with experience in rural surveying, land agency or rural property consultancy
• Good understanding of agricultural property, land management and the rural economy
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to provide practical, client-focused advice
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills
• Able to manage a varied workload independently and work across different surveying disciplines
• Full UK driving licence
• RICS Registered Valuer status and/or FAAV qualification would be advantageous
• Experience in farm and estate management, agricultural tenancies, compensation, utilities or renewable energy projects would be beneficial

The Package:

• Salary £40,000–£55,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Company pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Paid professional subscriptions
• Support with continuing professional development (CPD)
• Broad and varied rural surveying workload
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Career progression and professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to develop your own client portfolio and contribute to business growth

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.

Salary negotiable depending on experience plus competitive benefits package