Strutt & Parker – Senior Surveyor / Associate Director, Rural Land Management (Harrogate)

BNP Paribas Group; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the rural management sector seeks a Senior Surveyor / Associate Director to join their Harrogate team. The role involves key estate management responsibilities, overseeing client deliverables, and leading a high-performing team. Applicants should be MRICS qualified with significant experience, ready to engage in business development and strategic land promotion. Exceptional benefits and a commitment to diversity and inclusion are part of the offer.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Up to 27 days annual leave

Health screening

Gym discounts

Wellbeing support

Volunteering opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Travel and retail discounts

Life Assurance (8x salary)

Company car allowance

Qualifications

• MRICS qualified rural surveyor with 3-5 years PQE.
• Preferred qualification includes Rural pathway.
• CAAV/SAAVA membership advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Act as principal agent for estate management clients.
• Lead a high-performing team and mentor junior members.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities.

Skills

Leadership potential

Client relationship skills

Business development ability

Time management

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Education

MRICS qualification

CAAV/SAAVA membership

Job description

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The role

An outstanding opportunity has arisen to become a key member of the Rural Land Management and Consultancy team in Harrogate.

The team manages Rural Estates and offers professional rural estate, farm, and property management, along with rural advice. Working closely with colleagues in residential, farm and estate agency, farming, forestry, natural capital, and finance, the team’s technical expertise attracts prestigious clients. The role combines Estate Management and professional work.

Responsibilities

1. Act as principal agent for key estate management clients, providing professional advice.
2. Undertake estate and farming business reviews.
3. Ensure the achievement of client deliverables.
4. Adhere to internal and client process and compliance standards.
5. Identify opportunities to develop new business for the team.
6. Introduce and deliver diversification projects through innovative thinking.
7. Assist clients with strategic land promotion.
8. Conduct secured lending and professional valuations.
9. Manage and lead a high-performing team.
10. Mentor and coach junior team members.
11. Monitor profitability and develop new business opportunities.

Key Skills

1. MRICS qualified rural surveyor with project experience.
2. Leadership potential, client relationship skills, and business development ability.
3. Ability to work under pressure with a composed manner.
4. Good time management and prioritization skills.
5. Attention to detail and accuracy.
6. Excellent communication skills for building relationships with team members and clients.

Qualifications

1. MRICS qualification, preferably Rural pathway, with 3-5 years PQE.
2. CAAV/SAAVA membership or qualification is advantageous.

Benefits

We offer award-winning benefits, including:

• Health & Leisure: Private medical, up to 27 days annual leave plus public holidays, health screening, gym discounts, wellbeing support, volunteering, cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel & retail discounts, travel insurance, concierge, kids pass, golf card, social events, and perks at work.
• Financial: Pension, company car allowance, life assurance (8x salary), income protection, interest-free season ticket loan, bonus scheme, share plan, and financial/mortgage advice.

Strutt & Parker is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity, regardless of race, gender, age, creed, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected status.