Rural Surveyor / Land Agent

Beach Baker; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Accommodation

Job summary

Beach Baker is recruiting an ambitious Rural Surveyor / Land Agent to join the management team of a substantial private estate in Cornwall. The role covers agricultural, residential, commercial and environmental interests with exposure to professional work across a diverse portfolio.

Reporting to the Land and Property Director, you will manage part of the estate portfolio and contribute to its development, including rent reviews, tenancies, and valuations, while collaborating with tenants and

Qualifications

• 3+ years post-qualification experience
• Fellowship CAAV or working toward it
• Rural estate/property management experience
• Full UK driving licence

Responsibilities

• Manage agricultural, residential and commercial tenancies
• Rent reviews, lease renewals and landlord/tenant matters
• Property inspections and general estate management
• Leasing and letting rural, residential and commercial property
• Capital and rental valuations
• Telecoms agreements, wayleaves, easements and compensation matters
• Compulsory purchase and compensation claims
• Supporting planning, diversification and development projects
• Assessing renewable energy opportunities
• Delivering natural capital and environmental land management projects
• Working closely with tenants, stakeholders, consultants and professional advisers
• Supporting the strategic and long-term management of the wider estate portfolio

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Attention to detail

Independent & collaborative

Driving licence

Education

CAAV Fellowship (or pursuing)

3+ years post-qualification experience

Job description

£35,000 – £50,000 depending on experience + £5,400 car allowance + accommodation

Full-time | 35 hours per week | Monday to Friday

Beach Baker is recruiting an ambitious Rural Surveyor / Land Agent to join the management team of a substantial and progressive private estate in Cornwall.

This is an excellent opportunity for a rural professional looking for genuine variety. The position covers a diverse portfolio of agricultural, residential, commercial and environmental interests, alongside exposure to a breadth of professional work that can be difficult to find within a single role.

The Role

Reporting to the Land and Property Director, you will take day-to-day responsibility for part of the estate portfolio while contributing to its wider management and development.

Responsibilities will include:

• Managing agricultural, residential and commercial tenancies
• Rent reviews, lease renewals and landlord and tenant matters
• Property inspections and general estate management
• Leasing and letting rural, residential and commercial property
• Capital and rental valuations
• Telecoms agreements, wayleaves, easements and compensation matters
• Compulsory purchase and compensation claims
• Supporting planning, diversification and development projects
• Assessing renewable energy opportunities
• Delivering natural capital and environmental land management projects
• Working closely with tenants, stakeholders, consultants and professional advisers
• Supporting the strategic and long-term management of the wider estate portfolio

Why Consider It?

This is much broader than a traditional estate management position.

You'll have the autonomy to manage your own workload while becoming involved across a wide range of rural professional disciplines. One day could involve negotiating a lease renewal, while the next might see you reviewing a renewable energy opportunity, undertaking a valuation, progressing a natural capital project or working alongside consultants on a development scheme.

For someone keen to broaden their expertise and become a genuinely well-rounded rural surveyor, the variety is a major attraction.

About You

You'll ideally have:

• Around three years' post-qualification experience or more
• Fellowship of the CAAV, or be working towards it
• A strong rural background, ideally including livestock and/or arable farming
• Rural estate or property management experience
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A proactive, commercially minded and solutions-focused approach
• Strong attention to detail and professional integrity
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own transport

The Opportunity

This is a rare chance to build your career within a substantial Cornish estate combining traditional estate management with commercial, environmental and diversification projects.

You'll work alongside experienced professionals, enjoy significant variety and autonomy, and have the opportunity to contribute to the long-term direction of a diverse rural property portfolio.