Rural Surveyor (Assoc Director) — Prestige, Autonomy, Car Allowance

James & Partners; Ely; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Profit share bonus

Pension

Annual departmental bonus

Job summary

James and Partners, based in Ely, Cambridgeshire, is seeking an experienced Rural Surveyor (Associate Director) to join its respected rural team. The role focuses on professional work and valuations, with opportunities to engage in agency, development, infrastructure and renewables.

You will manage a portfolio for farmers and landowners across Cambridgeshire and surrounding counties, with a competitive package including a salary of £45,000–£60,000, car allowance, pension and profit-sharing

Qualifications

• MRICS qualification or equivalent
• CAAV qualification or progress towards it
• Around 5+ years’ post‑qualified experience in rural practice
• Strong experience in rural professional work and valuations
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle (business mileage and car allowance provided)

Responsibilities

• Providing professional advice to farmers, landowners, estates and rural businesses
• Undertaking predominantly rural property valuations, alongside some residential valuations
• Managing rural professional work including utility and infrastructure projects, acting on behalf of landowners
• Advising on compulsory purchase and compensation matters
• Handling rural agency instructions including sales and lettings
• Rural landlord & tenant matters
• Rural diversification projects
• Renewable energy and infrastructure schemes
• Attending client meetings and managing instructions from inception through to completion
• Preparing reports, valuations and professional advice
• Negotiating transactions and Heads of Terms
• Working closely with solicitors, accountants and other professional advisers
• Collaborating with planning, development and wider property teams to deliver a complete service to clients
• Supporting business development, networking and maintaining long‑term client relationships

Skills

MRICS

CAAV qualification

5+ years post‑qualified

Rural valuations

Communication skills

UK driving licence

Job description

James and Partners, based in Ely, Cambridgeshire, is seeking an experienced Rural Surveyor (Associate Director) to join its respected rural team. The role focuses on professional work and valuations, with opportunities to engage in agency, development, infrastructure and renewables.

You will manage a portfolio for farmers and landowners across Cambridgeshire and surrounding counties, with a competitive package including a salary of £45,000–£60,000, car allowance, pension and profit-sharing