Senior Rural Surveyor up to Associate Director level
Location: Suffolk (Ipswich or Bury St Edmunds offices )
Salary: Competitive + Benefits + Relocation Bonuses
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 bonuses
* 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.