Rural Surveyor

H2O Recruitment & Training Services Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Health & wellbeing support

Life assurance

Birthday off

Job summary

H2O Recruitment & Training Services Limited is partnering with a well-established rural property consultancy to recruit a Senior Rural Surveyor. The role covers a broad regional patch, with autonomy and support from a strong rural team.

Based across Atherstone and Ashby, you will handle rural agency work, valuations, land and estate management, and advisory services for landowners, farmers, developers and investors. A MRICS qualification and a full UK driving licence are highly preferred.

Qualifications

• MRICS or working towards RICS accreditation.
• Strong background in rural surveying including agency, valuation and management.
• Excellent client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Rural property agency work: instructions, marketing, negotiations, sales progression.
• Valuations: Red Book across rural assets.
• Land & estate management: FBTs, contract farming and general management.
• RPA & grants: BPS, Countryside Stewardship and related schemes.
• Planning & development: supporting applications and advising on opportunities.
• Client advisory across rural property portfolios.
• Involvement in dispersal and collective sales.

Skills

Rural surveying

Client relations

Organisation & workload management

Education

MRICS (APC)

Job description

Senior Rural SurveyorAshby de la ZouchFull-time (37.5 hours per week)The OpportunityI'm working with a well-established and highly respected property and land consultancy looking to add a

Senior Rural Surveyor

to their growing team.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy and supportive rural division, working across a varied portfolio and advising a wide range of clients — from private landowners through to developers and investors.You'll be based across Atherstone and Ashby, covering a broad regional patch, with a strong team around you but plenty of autonomy in your role.What you'll be doingRural property

agency work

– instructions, marketing, negotiations, sales progressionValuations

– Red Book across a variety of rural assetsLand & estate management

– FBTs, contract farming and general managementRPA & grants

– BPS, Countryside Stewardship and related schemesPlanning & development

– supporting applications and advising on opportunitiesClient advisory

across rural property portfoliosInvolvement in

dispersal and collective salesIt's a genuinely varied role with exposure across the full rural spectrumWhat they're looking for

MRICS qualified (Registered Valuer desirable)Strong background across rural surveying (agency, valuation, management etc.)Genuine interest in farming / agricultural sectorConfident, personable and able to build strong client relationshipsOrganised, proactive and able to manage your own workloadFull UK driving licence and own vehicle

What's on offerCompetitive basic salaryCar allowance + additional benefits25 days holiday (increasing with service) + birthday offPension schemeHealth & wellbeing support (including GP access)Life assuranceStrong long-term career progression

Why it's worth a chatProper variety (not just one discipline)Strong reputation in the marketSupportive team but not micromanagedOpportunity to grow your client base and career

Manage a varied portfolio of rural estates, farms, agricultural land and property.Provide professional advice to landowners, farmers and rural property clients.Undertake rural property valuations for a range of purposes.Advise on agricultural tenancies, farm business tenancies, leases and rent reviews.Support clients with estate management, land use and property-related matters.Negotiate tenancy agreements, lease renewals and other property transactions.Assist with the sale, purchase and letting of farms, land and rural properties.Identify opportunities to maximise the value and performance of rural assets.Advise on land diversification, development opportunities and alternative income streams.Maintain strong relationships with existing clients while developing new business opportunities.Prepare professional reports, valuations and recommendations.Keep up to date with relevant rural property legislation, agricultural policy and market trends.

The ideal candidate will have:A degree in Rural Estate Management, Land Management, Rural Surveying or a related discipline.Ideally MRICS qualified or working towards RICS accreditation (APC).Previous experience within rural surveying, estate management, agricultural property or land agency.A good understanding of agricultural tenancies, rural property valuations and estate management.Knowledge of rural property legislation, land use and agricultural matters.Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to advise landowners, farmers and rural property clients.Good commercial awareness and the ability to identify opportunities for clients.Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload.Strong negotiation, report-writing and problem-solving skills.A proactive, professional and enthusiastic approach.A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to rural properties and client sites.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their experience, take on greater responsibility and build a long-term career within an established rural property business.