Senior Rural Surveyor - Suffolk

James & Partners; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

James and Partners is seeking a Senior Rural Surveyor to lead rural surveying projects from our Suffolk offices (Ipswich or Bury St Edmunds). You will own assignments, manage client relationships, and mentor junior colleagues.

MRICS qualification or equivalent is preferred, with broad experience in rural professional work, valuation, land management, and energy projects. Relocation support up to £2,500 is offered, along with a competitive benefits package and clear progression into Associate

Qualifications

• MRICS qualification or equivalent experience.
• Proven rural surveying / general practice background.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Excellent client-facing communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad range of rural professional work for clients.
• Mentor and develop junior surveyors, graduates and apprentices.
• Maintain and grow key client relationships and project delivery.
• Contribute to business growth and agile team operations.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client liaison

Education

MRICS qualified or equivalent

Job description

Senior Rural Surveyor / Associate Director

Location: Suffolk (Ipswich or Bury St Edmunds offices )
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.