Senior Associate Director - Rural Surveying

James & Partners; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Discretionary annual bonus

CPD budget

RICS fees paid

27+ days holiday

Job summary

James & Partners in Cambridge seeks a Senior Associate Director to lead premium rural surveying for private clients. The role offers hybrid and remote working, autonomy, and exposure to major estate portfolios across affluent counties.

You will focus on estate management, valuations, and strategic projects while maintaining high client relationships. MRICS qualification and strong rural background are essential, with a track record in leadership, planning, and financial oversight.

Qualifications

• MRICS qualification is essential.
• Rural background in private practice or resident agent role.
• Commercially aware with strong communication.
• Experience leading client relationships and internal teams.
• Experience in valuations, planning or project delivery is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead on major estate portfolios across affluent counties.
• Manage estate and farm operations and landlord/tenant relationships.
• Drive strategic planning and diversification projects.
• Provide financial reporting, budgeting and performance monitoring.
• Oversee employees and contractors.
• Contribute to rural valuations if desired.

Skills

Client relationships

Team leadership

Communication

Commercial awareness

Education

MRICS

Job description

Senior Associate Director - Rural Surveying

£60,000+
Location: Cambridge (hybrid & remote working available) | Car allowance | Bonus scheme | Extensive private client portfolio

I'm working exclusively with one of the UK's most prestigious names in rural surveying - a nationally recognised firm known for high-end private client work, structured progression, and one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the industry. As they expand throughout 2025, they're looking to speak with MRICS-qualified Rural Surveyors ready to step into a Senior Associate Director role - with flexibility to focus on estate management, valuations, or a tailored blend of both.

The Role

An opportunity to lead on major estate portfolios across affluent counties, working with highly engaged clients on a mix of:

• Estate and farm management
• Landlord and tenant relationships (agricultural, residential and commercial)
• Strategic planning and diversification projects
• Financial reporting, budgeting and performance monitoring
• Employee and contractor management
• Rural valuations (if desired)

The role offers hybrid working, autonomy, and exposure to truly premium rural assets.

What's on Offer

Core Package

• up to £60,000+ salary package
• Car allowance
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Clear promotion routes and CPD budget
• RICS fees paid

Annual Leave and Lifestyle

• 27+ days holiday plus bank holidays
• Option to buy 5 extra days
• Volunteering days
• Regular socials, charity days and arts events

Health and Wellbeing

• Private medical cover
• Health screening
• Gym discounts
• Eye care vouchers
• Mental health and wellbeing support

Financial and Security

• Excellent pension scheme
• Life assurance - 8x basic salary
• Group income protection
• Share incentive plan
• Interest-free season ticket loan
• Retail and travel discounts
• Travel insurance
• Concierge service
• Kids Pass
• Open Fairways golf card
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to mortgage and financial advice

What You'll Need

• MRICS qualified
• Rural background from private practice or resident agent role
• Commercially aware, personable, and a strong communicator
• Comfortable leading client relationships and internal teams
• Experience in valuations, planning or project delivery is a plus

This is a high-trust role, offering serious scope, autonomy, and flexibility - with one of the most well-regarded rural teams in the country.