Land Agent / Rural Surveyor
Location: Oxford, UK
Contract: Permanent | Full-time (flexible working considered)
Role Overview
An established, highly regarded rural property consultancy is seeking a MRICS-qualified Rural Surveyor to join its Oxford office. This role offers the opportunity to work across a broad and varied rural portfolio, providing professional advice to private, institutional, and corporate clients across the rural sector.
The position would suit a motivated surveyor who enjoys diversity in their workload and is keen to contribute to the continued growth of a well-established rural team. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality professional advice across rural estate management, valuations, and land agency, while developing long-term client relationships.
Key Responsibilities
* Build, manage, and develop strong relationships with a diverse rural client base
* Provide professional advice on rural property matters, including agricultural tenancies, land use, and estate management
* Undertake accurate and well-reasoned valuations across a range of rural property assets
* Advise clients on compulsory purchase, utilities, wayleaves, easements, and compensation matters
* Support clients with rural planning, development, and diversification projects
* Assist with the delivery of infrastructure and development-related schemes
* Support the wider Land Agency team with farm agency and estate management work
* Contribute to business development and the ongoing growth of the rural team
Candidate Requirements
* MRICS qualified
* CAAV qualification (desirable but not essential)
* Typically 2-4 years' post-qualification experience in a rural surveying role
* Strong technical knowledge of rural property and land-related matters
* Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail
* Ability to produce clear, concise, and well-structured reports
* Strong negotiation, communication, and client-facing skills
* Full UK driving licence
Transferrable skills and broader professional experience are welcomed. Candidates who demonstrate strong potential and a willingness to develop are encouraged to apply, even if not all criteria are met.
Benefits Package
* Generous annual leave starting at 25 days, increasing to 28 days with service
* Life assurance at four times basic salary
* Westfield Health cash plan (following successful completion of probation)
* Salary sacrifice pension scheme
* Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
* Holiday buy-back scheme
* Long service awards
* One paid volunteering day per year for a chosen charity
Working Arrangements
* Core hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm
* 37.5 hours per week
* Hybrid working policy in place
* Part-time and flexible working arrangements considered