Rural Surveyor/Land Agent

Bell Ingram; Beauly; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary subject to experience

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Pension contribution

Career development support

MRICS/AssocRICS support

Birthday leave

Car allowance

Staff events

Job summary

Bell Ingram, based in Beauly, Highlands, is seeking a Rural Surveyor / Land Agent to join our Highland team on a hybrid basis. You will work on a wide range of rural surveying disciplines, developing client relationships and taking ownership of responsibilities as you progress.

The role offers genuine autonomy, exposure to projects from estate management to renewables, and opportunities to pursue MRICS status with our support.

Qualifications

• MRICS or AssocRICS qualification, or currently working towards professional qualification.
• Experience in rural surveying, estate management or land agency.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage own workload.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Estate management for rural estates, farms and private clients.
• Rural property sales, acquisitions and landlord & tenant matters.
• RICS Red Book valuations and property appraisals.
• Compensation, servitudes and wayleave negotiations.
• Advising on renewable energy projects including wind, hydro, solar and battery storage.
• Strategic land management advice covering forestry, natural capital and diversification opportunities.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.

Skills

Rural surveying

Estate management

Relationship building

Organisation

Driving licence

Education

MRICS / AssocRICS or working towards

Job description

Based in Beauly, Highlands (Hybrid Working Available)

Build your career in one of Scotland’s most diverse rural landscapes. Bell Ingram is looking for a Rural Surveyor / Land Agent to join our friendly and experienced team in Beauly.

Whether you’re an MRICS-qualified Surveyor, working towards professional qualification, or have strong relevant experience in rural property, this is an opportunity to work on an exceptional range of projects across the Highlands while developing your career with one of the UK’s leading independent firms of rural business specialists.

From traditional estate management and valuations to renewable energy, natural capital and strategic land advice, you’ll work with a diverse client base including private estates, farmers, landowners, businesses and public sector organisations. With genuine responsibility, varied work and excellent support for professional development, this is a role where you can build long-term client relationships while continuing to grow your expertise.

The Role

No two days are the same. Working as part of our Highland team, you’ll manage and support a varied portfolio of rural clients, delivering professional advice across a broad range of rural surveying disciplines. Depending on your experience, you’ll take ownership of client relationships while developing your technical and commercial expertise.

Your work will include:

• Estate management for rural estates, farms and private clients.
• Rural property sales, acquisitions and landlord & tenant matters.
• RICS Red Book valuations and property appraisals.
• Compensation, servitudes and wayleave negotiations.
• Advising on renewable energy projects including wind, hydro, solar and battery storage.
• Strategic land management advice covering forestry, natural capital and diversification opportunities.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.

This is an excellent opportunity to enjoy genuine variety, autonomy and responsibility while working alongside experienced colleagues in a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who enjoys building trusted relationships, solving problems and helping rural businesses and landowners achieve their objectives.

You’ll ideally have experience within rural surveying, estate management or land agency, although we’re equally interested in ambitious individuals looking to take the next step in their career.

You’ll bring:

• Experience in rural surveying, estate management or a related discipline.
• MRICS or AssocRICS qualification, or be working towards professional qualification (or willing to do so with our support).
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your own workload.
• A proactive and commercially minded approach.
• A full UK driving licence.

It would be an advantage, but is not essential, if you also have:

• RICS Registered Valuer status.

If you have the right experience and enthusiasm, we’ll support you in achieving professional qualifications and continuing your career development.

Why Join Bell Ingram?

Our people tell us that it’s our friendly, welcoming culture that sets us apart. We’re not a large corporate organisation – we’re a supportive team where you’ll be trusted with real responsibility, given the autonomy to thrive, and encouraged to collaborate across different disciplines. With a wide variety of work and opportunities to develop your skills, you’ll be part of a business where your contribution really matters.

We Offer:

• Competitive salary: We offer compensation that reflects your skills and experience
• Bonus and referral schemes
• Generous car allowance for eligible employees
• 33 days holiday, an additional day off for your birthday, and option to buy a further 5 days per year.
• Loyalty days after three years’ service
• Generous pension contribution and salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Fertility leave
• Enhanced family leave
• Access to retail discounts through Bravo Benefits
• Electric and Hybrid car salary sacrifice scheme for eligible employees
• Employee networks, including our People’s Forum, AI Innovation Group and Menopause Group
• Support for those with caring responsibilities, including Carer’s Leave and our Carer’s Network
• Wellbeing advice for you and your family
• 24/7 access to GP and mental health support
• Volunteer leave, charity matched funding and charitable donations
• Annual staff conference, social and sporting events.

We are committed to your ongoing professional development, with support including:

• We cover professional membership fees and provide continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities both internal and external
• Support to achieve MRICS, Registered Valuer status, and CAAV membership
• Professional and commercial skills training
• Postgraduate conversion courses where required.

Location

Situated in Beauly, 12miles from Inverness, the Highland office team provide a broad range of land agency services ranging from traditional estate management to utilities and pipelines, in addition to rural consultancy, estate agency and valuations. Informal enquiries are welcomed by Ana Young on 01463 717799.

Bell Ingram is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process to promote fair, diverse and inclusive recruitment. We are proud to be a Carer Positive organisation.