Senior Rural Surveyor

James & Partners; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Career progression opportunities

Competitive salary package

Supportive team environment

Job summary

James & Partners in Ipswich is seeking a Senior Rural Surveyor / Associate Director to take ownership of a broad rural portfolio and mentor junior staff. The role offers responsibility, autonomy and progression into leadership within an independent practice.

The successful candidate will have MRICS or equivalent experience, strong client skills and the ability to manage complex instructions. Relocation support is provided as part of an attractive package.

Qualifications

• MRICS qualification or equivalent experience in rural surveying.
• Proven track record in rural/general practice surveying.
• Strong client-facing and communication skills.
• Willingness to mentor junior colleagues and graduates.

Responsibilities

• Manage a wide range of rural professional work across this portfolio.
• Support and mentor junior surveyors, graduates and apprentices.
• Maintain client relationships and deliver projects on time.
• Contribute to growth and strategy of a dynamic practice.

Skills

MRICS qualified

Rural surveying

Client relationship management

Mentoring

Education

MRICS qualification or equivalent

Job description

Senior Rural Surveyor / Associate Director

Location: Ipswich

Salary: Competitive + Benefits + Relocation Support (up to £2,500)

Overview

An established and highly regarded independent rural surveying practice is seeking an experienced Rural Surveyor to join its growing team. This is a key hire driven by a strong pipeline of work and continued business growth, offering the opportunity to step into a trusted position with real responsibility and autonomy.

Operating for over 10 years, the business has built an excellent reputation as a boutique specialist in rural and land-based consultancy. With a strong focus on developing early-career professionals, there is now a need for an experienced individual to provide leadership, support the wider team, and help manage an increasing and diverse client base.

The Opportunity

This role is suited to a well-rounded rural surveyor looking to take ownership of work, support junior colleagues, and act as a safe pair of hands across a broad portfolio.

The successful individual will play a key role in:

• Managing a wide range of rural professional work
• Supporting and mentoring junior surveyors, graduates, and apprentices
• Taking pressure off senior leadership by confidently handling client relationships and project delivery
• Contributing to the continued growth and success of a dynamic and agile business

There is clear scope for progression, with flexibility around title from Senior Surveyor through to Associate Director depending on experience.

Key Responsibilities

• General practice rural surveying across a varied client base
• Estate and land management
• Valuation work (including rural and development assets)
• Infrastructure and utilities projects
• Renewable energy schemes, including solar and battery storage
• Acting for landowners across a diverse portfolio
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Supporting and developing junior team members

About the Business

• Independent rural surveying firm with over a decade of success
• Boutique, specialist consultancy with a strong reputation in the market
• Offices in Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds
• Agile and collaborative team environment
• Significant investment in graduates and apprentices
• Relaxed, supportive culture with a strong emphasis on teamwork
• Strong pipeline of work and long-standing client relationships

Candidate Profile

• MRICS qualified (or equivalent experience considered)
• Proven experience in rural surveying / general practice
• Broad skillset across rural professional work
• Comfortable handling a wide variety of instructions
• Strong client-facing and communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Keen to support and mentor less experienced colleagues

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Clear progression opportunities, including promotion potential
• Flexible title depending on experience (Senior Surveyor to Associate Director)
• Relocation support up to £2,500
• Opportunity to join a respected and growing independent firm
• Varied and high-quality workload across the rural sector

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced rural surveyor seeking a long-term move into a trusted role within a thriving, well-regarded independent practice