Senior / Associate Director: Rural - Hertfordshire

Beach Baker Property Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property consultancy is looking for an Associate Level Rural Surveyor to join their team in Hertfordshire. The successful candidate will manage rural assets and lead a team to achieve strategic objectives. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients and to develop expertise in Natural Capital and Rural Diversification, all within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years post-qualification experience as a rural surveyor.
• Experience managing rural assets including let farms and residential property.
• CAAV/SAAVA membership is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Act as lead asset manager for a major estate client.
• Manage operations and strategic objectives across rural assets.
• Coordinate cross-disciplinary teams for seamless service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic Planning

Team Management

Education

MRICS qualification

Job description

Rural Surveyor - Associate Level
📍 Hertfordshire | 🕒 Permanent | Full-Time

Overview

A leading property consultancy is seeking a talented and proactive rural surveyor to join its growing Rural Land Management and Consultancy team in Hertfordshire. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of rural estates, contributing to strategic estate management and professional advisory services. The role offers scope to develop expertise in Natural Capital and Rural Diversification, while collaborating with colleagues across estate agency, farms, and forestry.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as lead asset manager for a major estate client, working closely with senior colleagues.
• Manage day-to-day operations and drive strategic objectives across rural assets.
• Deliver secured lending and professional valuations.
• Coordinate cross-disciplinary teams to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Lead a high-performing team and contribute to business development.
• Ensure compliance with internal and client standards.
• Support budgeting and resource deployment to maximise profitability.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• MRICS-qualified rural surveyor (Rural pathway preferred) with 3-5 years post-qualification experience.
• CAAV/SAAVA membership is advantageous.
• Proven experience managing rural assets including let farms and residential property.
• Strong leadership, delegation, and team management skills.
• Excellent communicator with a strategic and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Capable of working under pressure and delivering high-quality outcomes.

Why Join?

This role offers the chance to work with prestigious clients, develop your career in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, and contribute to the growth of a respected consultancy.