Senior Associate Rural Surveyor/Partner – Ayr

Bell Ingram; Ayr; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Flexibility from day one

24/7 GP access

Birthday off

Cycle-to-work scheme

Job summary

Bell Ingram in Ayr is seeking a MRICS-qualified Rural Surveyor to lead projects across Scotland, including land transactions and valuations. This role blends client engagement, land management, and consulting for rural, forestry, and utility clients.

Ideal candidates are self-starters with exceptional communication skills and a focus on career growth in a dynamic environment. Join us for flexible working arrangements and strong support for professional development.

Qualifications

• Several years post-qualification experience in rural surveying.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Agility in task management with strong market knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects managing Utility Frameworks for major utility companies.
• Oversee land acquisitions and renewable energy projects.
• Conduct property appraisals and RICS valuations.

Skills

MRICS qualification

Client relations

Strong communication

Independent work

Market insight

Education

MRICS qualification (Registered Valuer preferred)

Job description

Are you an MRICS-qualified Rural Surveyor ready to take your career to the next level? Bell Ingram is seeking a passionate professional to lead a variety of exciting projects across Scotland. Based in Ayr, this role offers a dynamic blend of client engagement, land management, and high-level consulting with rural, forestry and utility clients. From securing project access for utilities to handling rural valuations and property sales, you’ll have the chance to shape impactful projects in a growing firm with a national reputation.

What You’ll Do

• Lead Projects: Manage Utility Frameworks for major utility companies, helping to secure project access, and negotiate compensation claims with landowners. Work with Bell Ingram’s Forestry professionals delivering new woodland creation, management of woodlands and harvesting and marketing of timber.
• Client Relations: Work closely with clients, stakeholders, and professional advisers to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Land Transactions: Oversee land acquisitions, compensation claims, servitudes/wayleaves, and renewable energy projects.
• Valuation & Advisory: Conduct property appraisals and RICS Red Book valuations, and offer strategic advice on rural land management.
• Contribute Across Sectors: Work alongside diverse teams to support public and private clients with 21st-century land solutions.

About You

• Qualified & Experienced: MRICS qualified (Registered Valuer preferred), with several years post qualification experience in rural surveying.
• Self-Starter: A motivated individual who can work independently and collaboratively, ready to progress, build on the success of the Ayr office and progress to Partner level.
• Strong Communicator: Excellent verbal and written skills to foster relationships and drive business development.
• Organised & Knowledgeable: Agile in task management with solid market insight across utility, rural, forestry, and farming sectors.
• Bonus Skills: Practical farming/forestry experience and knowledge of utility projects.

What We Can Offer

Join a firm that values your growth and contribution. At Bell Ingram, we’re committed to professional development and creating a work environment that fosters diversity and inclusion. You’ll enjoy:

• Career Growth: Training, development support, and clear progression opportunities.
• Flexibility from Day One: Embrace flexible working tailored to suit you.
• Health & Wellbeing: 24/7 GP access, mental health support, and volunteer leave.
• Additional Perks: Birthday off, cycle-to-work scheme, annual staff conference, and social events.

Bell Ingram is a multi-disciplinary consultancy with expertise spanning rural land management, utilities, forestry, architecture, and renewable energy. Be part of a team at the forefront of emerging fields like Natural Capital, helping drive change across Scotland and Northern England.

Location

Situated in the centre of Ayr and led by Geoff Brown, the experienced Ayr office team specialises in a number of areas including estate agency, environmental consultancy, utility Services including wayleaves and compensation claims, managing landscape restoration projects and developing opportunities for woodland planning and RICS approved valuations.

The office is proud of its reputation with its clients which include corporate clients such as Scottish Power, Scottish Water, Government clients such as the Forestry Commission Scotland.

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.

Interested?

For an informal chat about the role, contact Geoff Brown at 07747 756986. Ready to apply? Send your CV and covering letter to HR Manager Kirsty Watson at [e-mail].