Senior Surveyor / Associate Director - Rural Land Management

Beach Baker Property Recruitment; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property recruitment agency in Harrogate is seeking a Senior Surveyor / Associate Director specializing in rural land management. This role offers a balanced mix of estate management and strategic consultancy, allowing you to lead a talented team while engaging with high-profile clients. Ideal candidates are MRICS-qualified surveyors with 3-5 years of PQE, possessing strong leadership and communication skills. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Private medical cover

Generous annual leave

Pension

Car allowance

Bonus scheme

Lifestyle perks

Qualifications

• 3-5 years PQE as a rural surveyor is essential.
• CAAV/SAAVA membership considered an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Act as principal agent for key estate clients.
• Conduct estate and farming business reviews.
• Drive diversification projects.
• Manage valuations for secured lending.
• Build strong client relationships.

Skills

Leadership potential

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

MRICS-qualified rural surveyor

Job description

Senior Surveyor / Associate Director - Rural Land Management

Location: Harrogate | Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Are you an experienced rural surveyor ready to take the next step in your career? We're looking for a talented professional to join a leading rural land management and consultancy team in Harrogate.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with prestigious estates and deliver expert advice across estate, farm, and property management. You'll collaborate with specialists in residential, agency, farming, forestry, natural capital, and finance, ensuring clients receive exceptional service.

Why This Role?

• A varied position combining hands‑on estate management with strategic consultancy.
• Exposure to high-profile clients and complex, rewarding projects.
• Opportunity to lead and mentor a high-performing team.
• Competitive salary and award‑winning benefits, including private medical cover, generous annual leave, pension, car allowance, bonus scheme, and lifestyle perks.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as principal agent for key estate clients, delivering first-class advice.
• Conduct estate and farming business reviews and ensure client objectives are met.
• Drive diversification projects and support strategic land promotion.
• Manage valuations for secured lending and other professional work.
• Build strong client relationships and identify new business opportunities.

What We're Looking For

• MRICS‑qualified rural surveyor (Rural pathway preferred) with 3‑5 years PQE.
• Strong leadership potential and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex workloads with accuracy and attention to detail.
• CAAV/SAAVA membership is a bonus.

If you're ready to join a team that values expertise, innovation, and collaboration, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential chat.