Rural Surveyor - Client-side

Beach Baker Property Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Professional development

Job summary

Beach Baker Property Recruitment seeks a Rural Surveyor for client-side work in London and the Surrey region. Hybrid role with a mix of on-site and office presence, supporting a leading land and heritage organisation.

You will deliver broad rural surveying services, manage tenancies, advise on land matters and assist with acquisitions, within a collaborative team focused on sustainable land stewardship.

Qualifications

• Full Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is expected.
• Experience with rural land use, agrarian assets and environmental considerations.
• Strong communication, influencing and negotiation skills.
• Ability to analyse land and property issues and deliver practical solutions.
• Experience with tenancies, asset management and surveying tasks.
• Proactive, client‑focused mindset with collaborative approach.
• A genuine affinity for conservation, heritage and responsible land stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Managing agricultural tenancies, agri-environment schemes, woodland interests and wider rural assets
• Supporting residential and commercial lettings, landlord/tenant matters and property management activities
• Undertaking valuations, rent reviews, negotiations and dispute resolution
• Advising on access, boundaries, easements and general land-related issues
• Contributing to acquisitions and disposals, including due diligence and reporting
• Working with managers and stakeholders to deliver land, property and asset management
• Building strong relationships with tenants, external partners, regulatory bodies and internal teams
• Applying professional judgement to deliver solutions aligned with organisational goals, policies and environmental commitments

Skills

RICS membership

Rural land use knowledge

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Tenancies & legal agreements

Asset management

Stakeholder management

Client-focused mindset

Conservation & heritage interest

Job description

Rural Surveyor - Client-side

Salary: £42,000-£45,000 (DOE)
Location: London & Surrey Region
Working Pattern: Hybrid (40-60% on-site)

The Opportunity

We are working with a leading land and heritage organisation seeking a talented Rural Practice Chartered Surveyor to join their Estate Management team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated surveyor who enjoys variety, autonomy and the chance to make meaningful impact across a diverse rural and built portfolio.

You will join a supportive and collaborative professional team comprising estate managers, building surveyors, lettings professionals and other specialists-all working together to deliver exceptional stewardship of land, property and environmental assets.

This role suits someone who thrives in a purpose‑driven environment, enjoys problem‑solving and is passionate about sustainable land management and conservation.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will provide a broad range of rural surveying services, including:

• Managing agricultural tenancies, agri‑environment schemes, woodland interests and wider rural assets
• Supporting residential and commercial lettings, landlord/tenant matters and property management activities
• Undertaking valuations, rent reviews, negotiations and dispute resolution
• Advising on access, boundaries, easements, covenants and general land‑related issues
• Contributing to acquisitions and disposals, including due diligence and reporting
• Working with managers and stakeholders to deliver effective land, property and asset management
• Building strong relationships with tenants, external partners, regulatory bodies and internal teams
• Applying professional judgement to deliver solutions aligned with organisational goals, policies and environmental commitments

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a professional who can bring technical expertise, confidence and a collaborative approach. You will ideally offer:

• Full Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
• Strong knowledge of rural land use, agriculture, land management, environmental and sustainability matters
• Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills
• Ability to analyse land and property issues and provide practical, workable solutions
• Experience with tenancies, legal agreements, asset management and professional surveying tasks
• Strong stakeholder management and the ability to build productive working relationships
• A proactive, innovative and client‑focused mindset
• A genuine affinity for conservation, heritage and responsible land stewardship

Post‑qualification experience (typically up to 3 years) in the rural sector is beneficial, alongside an understanding of project management and budgets.

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary with generous benefits
• Hybrid working with flexibility across home, office and site‑based work
• Professional development and support from experienced land and property specialists
• The chance to influence and help shape sustainable land and property management across a leading heritage organisation
• An inclusive, values‑driven workplace that champions collaboration, diversity and long‑term thinking