Rural Surveyor

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Preston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clear pathway to progression

Support with professional development

Competitive salary and benefits package

Job summary

A well-established rural property consultancy in the Preston area is seeking a Rural Surveyor to join their dynamic team. The role involves managing rural estates, providing strategic advice, and undertaking valuations of rural assets. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Rural Estate Management and ideally be MRICS qualified. The position offers competitive salary, benefits, and a clear pathway for professional development in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Ideally MRICS qualified or working towards chartership.
• Experience within a rural consultancy or similar environment.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Managing rural estates and providing strategic advice to landowners.
• Undertaking valuations of land, farms, and rural property assets.
• Advising on landlord and tenant matters.

Skills

Strong understanding of landlord & tenant matters

Commercial awareness

Client-facing confidence

Education

Degree in Rural Estate Management, Land Management, or a related discipline

Job description

Rural Surveyor

Location: Lancashire (Preston area)
Salary: Competitive + benefits + progression

We are working in partnership with a well-established and highly respected rural property consultancy to recruit a Rural Surveyor into their Lancashire-based team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Surveyor looking to develop their career within a specialist practice offering a strong client base and varied workload across the rural sector.

The Opportunity

Joining an experienced team, you will be involved in delivering professional advice to a broad range of clients including landowners, farmers, and rural businesses. The role offers exposure to a wide variety of work, combining estate management, professional services, and consultancy.

Typical responsibilities will include:

• Managing rural estates and providing strategic advice to landowners
• Undertaking valuations of land, farms, and rural property assets
• Advising on landlord and tenant matters, including lease negotiations and rent reviews
• Supporting on compensation, easements, and wayleave agreements
• Assisting with planning and development opportunities across rural land
• Handling diversification projects and rural business development

Rural surveyors typically provide a mix of valuation, land management, and advisory services to clients across the countryside and agricultural sector.

About You

• Degree in Rural Estate Management, Land Management, or a related discipline
• Ideally MRICS qualified (or working towards chartership)
• Experience within a rural consultancy or similar environment
• Strong understanding of landlord & tenant matters and rural valuation
• Commercial awareness and client‑facing confidence
• Full UK driving licence

What’s on Offer

• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of rural estates and clients
• Clear pathway to progression and increased responsibility
• Support with professional development and RICS accreditation
• A collaborative, close‑knit team environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package