Senior Associate Director - Rural Surveying

James & Partners; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; 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

Volunteer days

Job summary

James & Partners is seeking a Senior Associate Director in Rural Surveying based in Cambridge. The role offers hybrid and remote working with a premium private client portfolio and a clear progression path.

You will lead on major estate portfolios, manage estates and farms, oversee landlord/tenant relationships, and drive strategic planning, budgeting and performance monitoring. A flexible mix of valuations is also possible.

Qualifications

• MRICS qualification and rural surveying background.
• Experience in valuations, planning or project delivery is a plus.
• Strong communication and client-relations skills.
• Able to lead client relationships and internal teams.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Client relationship management

Leadership

Communication

Education

MRICS qualification

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