Senior Rural Surveyor - Ipswich

James & Partners; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support up to £2,500

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Job summary

James and Partners in Ipswich is seeking a Senior Rural Surveyor / Associate Director to lead a broad portfolio and guide a growing team in a respected independent practice.

The successful candidate will be MRICS-qualified with broad rural surveying experience, capable of mentoring juniors, managing client relationships, and delivering projects with autonomy. There is a clear path from Senior Surveyor to Associate Director as experience allows.

Qualifications

• MRICS qualification or equivalent rural surveying experience.
• Broad experience in rural surveying and general practice.
• Strong client-facing and communication skills.
• Experience mentoring junior surveyors and graduates.

Responsibilities

• Manage a wide range of rural professional work across estates and land.
• Lead and mentor junior surveyors, graduates and apprentices.
• Maintain strong client relationships and ensure project delivery on time.
• Support growth and contribute to company's continued success.

Skills

MRICS

Rural surveying

Client communication

Mentoring

Team leadership

Education

MRICS chartered

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.