Rural Surveyor

Sunderlands Chartered Surveyors and Estate Agents; Hereford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading firm as a Rural Surveyor in Hereford, where you will leverage your professional skills in valuations, consultancy, and client interactions. The role requires strong collaboration and independent strategic contributions in a dynamic team. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits await the suitable candidate.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus car allowance

Full payment of RICS and CAAV subscriptions

Annual leave starting at 20 days

Work based pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience across a broad spectrum of rural practice.
• Possession of a full UK driving licence.
• Membership of CAAV is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Undertake valuations for farms, land, residential, and commercial properties.
• Manage land tenure arrangements and offer consultancy on family farming matters.
• Support clients with agricultural subsidy and grant schemes.

Skills

Valuation

Client engagement

Business development

Education

Registered Valuer status or completion of Valuation to Level 3

Minimum of two years’ post-qualification experience

Job description

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Partner at Sunderlands Chartered Surveyors and Estate Agents

Professional Opportunity: Rural Surveyor – Hereford Office

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a qualified and motivated Rural Surveyor to join our established and dynamic team based in the historic cathedral city of Hereford.

About Sunderlands

Sunderlands are a distinguished firm of Chartered Surveyors, Auctioneers, Land & Estate Agents, with offices in Herefordshire, Shropshire and Mid Wales. Established in 1862, the firm has a long-standing reputation for delivering a comprehensive range of professional services, including estate and commercial agency, auctioneering, and rural consultancy.

Role Overview

We are seeking a surveyor with demonstrable experience across a broad spectrum of rural practice. The successful candidate will be expected to work both independently and collaboratively, and to contribute proactively to business development and client engagement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertaking valuations for a variety of purposes, including farms, land, residential, commercial and development land
• Advising on compensation claims and compulsory purchase matters
• Providing strategic advice on option and promotion agreements for development opportunities
• Managing land tenure arrangements, including Farm Business Tenancies, licences, contract farming agreements etc
• Offering consultancy on family farming matters and landlord-tenant relations across rural, residential, and commercial sectors
• Supporting clients with agricultural subsidy and grant schemes and planning-related matters
• Overseeing estate management functions
• Facilitating the sale, purchase, and letting of land and farms

Candidate Profile

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Registered Valuer status (or completion of Valuation to Level 3 within the APC framework)
• Possession of a full UK driving licence
• Minimum of two years’ post-qualification experience
• Membership of the CAAV is desirable but not essential

Remuneration and Benefits

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience plus car allowance
• Full payment of RICS and CAAV subscriptions, along with training and CPD expenses
• Annual leave entitlement commencing at 20 days, in addition to statutory bank holidays
• Work based pension scheme

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit a curriculum vitae and covering letter to: [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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