Rural Surveyor

Conrad Consulting; Colchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Established rural property consultancy

Diverse portfolio of work

Direct client involvement

Career development

Job summary

Conrad Consulting is seeking an experienced Rural Surveyor in Colchester to join an established rural property consultancy. You will handle a varied portfolio of agricultural land, estates and rural assets, taking responsibility for client instructions and developing relationships with landowners and private clients.

Key duties include advising on tenancies and leases, estate management, property sales and acquisitions, and delivering practical professional services with inspections and reports

Qualifications

• Solid experience in rural surveying, agricultural property or rural estate management.
• Strong communication, negotiation and report-writing skills.
• Client-focused with ability to manage instructions independently.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of rural surveying and estate management instructions.
• Advising on agricultural tenancies, leases and landlord-and-tenant matters.
• Assisting with rural property sales, acquisitions and lettings.

Skills

Rural surveying experience

Client relationship management

Negotiation

Report writing

Education

MRICS or RICS accreditation

Degree in Rural Surveying or equivalent

Job description

Conrad Consulting is seeking an experienced Rural Surveyor on behalf of an established rural property consultancy, offering an exciting opportunity to join its team in Colchester.

This role would suit a commercially aware Rural Surveyor who enjoys working directly with landowners, farmers, rural estates and private clients. You will be involved in a broad range of rural surveying instructions, combining professional advisory work with property management, client development and the delivery of practical solutions.

The Opportunity

Joining an experienced rural property team, you will help deliver professional surveying services across a varied portfolio of agricultural land, estates and rural property assets. You will have the opportunity to take responsibility for client instructions, strengthen existing relationships and contribute to the continued development of the business.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing a varied caseload of rural surveying and estate management instructions.
• Advising clients on agricultural tenancies, leases, landlord-and-tenant matters and rural property issues.
• Assisting with rural property sales, acquisitions, lettings and associated negotiations.
• Providing professional advice to landowners, farmers, estates and rural businesses.
• Undertaking inspections, preparing reports and supporting valuation instructions where appropriate.
• Helping clients manage and maximise the value of their rural property assets.
• Developing trusted relationships with existing clients and identifying opportunities to expand the client base.
• Working alongside colleagues to deliver a high standard of professional service.

About You

We are keen to hear from Rural Surveyors who can demonstrate:

• Solid experience in a rural surveying, agricultural property or rural estate management role.
• A relevant qualification in Rural Surveying, Rural Estate Management or a similar discipline.
• RICS qualification or relevant professional experience within the rural property sector.
• Knowledge of agricultural tenancies, rural property management and the wider agricultural sector.
• Strong communication, negotiation and report-writing skills.
• A client-focused approach, with the confidence to manage instructions independently.
• Commercial awareness and an interest in developing long-term client relationships.

The Benefits

• The opportunity to join an established rural property consultancy.
• A diverse portfolio of rural surveying and estate management work.
• Direct client involvement and the opportunity to build your professional network.
• A collaborative working environment with opportunities for career development.
• Competitive remuneration and benefits, depending on experience.