Rural Land & Estates Surveyor (Conservation)

NATIONAL TRUST; Bury St Edmunds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading conservation organization is seeking a Rural Practice Chartered Surveyor in East of England to manage their estate while providing technical support on land management. You will need to combine a passion for nature conservation with robust surveying skills to succeed. The role requires effective stakeholder management and the ability to work on diverse case work that impacts the future of the UK's largest private landowner. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of implementing new thoughts and practices for rural landscapes.

Benefits

Substantial pension scheme of up to 10%

Free entry to National Trust places

Rental deposit loan scheme

Season ticket loan

EV car lease scheme

Gym and cinema discounts

Holiday allowance up to 32 days

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Free parking at most Trust places

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of land use, commercial property management, and conservation.
• Practical experience collaborating within structured project teams.
• Ability to balance conservation priorities with tenant and stakeholder needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver commercial lettings and manage agricultural tenancies.
• Provide insightful advice and manage relationships with tenants.
• Champion best practices in land management.

Skills

Strong land management expertise

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Proficiency in property management systems

Knowledge of land use and conservation

Education

Degree in rural land management, surveying, or related field

Membership or eligibility for membership of RICS

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

GIS mapping tools

Job description

A leading conservation organization is seeking a Rural Practice Chartered Surveyor in East of England to manage their estate while providing technical support on land management. You will need to combine a passion for nature conservation with robust surveying skills to succeed. The role requires effective stakeholder management and the ability to work on diverse case work that impacts the future of the UK's largest private landowner. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of implementing new thoughts and practices for rural landscapes.