Rural Surveyor – Surveying Job in Kendal, Cumbria – £40,000 – £50,000
Rural Surveying opportunity, diverse rural portfolio, flexible working, strong career development support
Job Summary
Rural Surveyor Job Kendal presents an opportunity to join a well-established surveying practice delivering specialist rural consultancy services across Cumbria and surrounding regions. This role focuses on estate management, valuation, and strategic land advice within the surveying sector, supporting a varied client base including private estates, agricultural businesses, and institutional landowners. You will work across agricultural, residential, and commercial property interests, contributing to long-term land strategies and operational performance. The position offers exposure to renewable energy projects, natural capital initiatives, and rural diversification schemes. Based in Kendal, Cumbria, this role combines office, site, and remote working, providing flexibility while maintaining strong client engagement. It suits a motivated surveyor seeking responsibility, professional growth, and involvement in complex rural projects within a collaborative environment.
About the Company
This established practice operates as a respected rural consultancy delivering surveying services across diverse land and property portfolios. The organisation supports private and public sector clients with integrated advice spanning estate management, valuation, and rural business strategy. Its multidisciplinary approach ensures clients receive informed guidance across evolving sectors such as renewable energy, environmental stewardship, and land diversification. The team environment promotes collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional development. Employees benefit from structured training and support aligned with industry standards, ensuring high-quality service delivery. The organisation maintains a strong reputation within the surveying sector for technical expertise and long-term client relationships.
Role & Responsibilities
1. Manage a portfolio of rural estates delivering day to day management and long term strategic advice.
2. Undertake RICS compliant valuations and property appraisals for a range of rural and mixed use assets.
3. Advise clients on agricultural, residential, and commercial property matters including landlord and tenant issues.
4. Support renewable energy projects including wind, solar, hydro, and battery storage developments.
5. Provide consultancy on land transactions including acquisitions, disposals, servitudes, and wayleave agreements.
6. Deliver strategic land management advice aligned with environmental, financial, and operational objectives.
7. Develop and maintain strong client relationships to support retention and identify new business opportunities.
8. Collaborate with internal teams to deliver integrated rural surveying services across multiple disciplines.
Skills & Experience Required
9. MRICS qualified or actively working towards qualification with a RICS accredited degree background.
10. Minimum 2 years professional experience within rural surveying, estate management, or related consultancy.
11. Strong knowledge of rural property legislation, valuation standards, and land management practices.
12. Experience advising on landlord and tenant matters, compensation claims, or rural property transactions.
13. Understanding of renewable energy schemes and their impact on rural land and estate value.
14. Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage client relationships and present technical advice clearly.
15. Self motivated approach with the ability to manage workload independently while contributing to team objectives.
16. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle to attend site visits across rural locations.
Salary & Benefits
17. Competitive salary offered based on experience and professional qualifications within the surveying sector.
18. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements supporting work life balance and regional travel requirements.
19. Generous pension contribution scheme supporting long term financial planning and security.
20. Structured CPD programme including internal and external training aligned with career progression goals.
21. Support for professional qualifications including MRICS, Registered Valuer status, and CAAV membership.
22. Additional benefits including wellbeing support, volunteer leave, and regular staff events and activities.
Who Is This Role Ideal For?
This role is ideal for a rural surveyor seeking to develop their career within a progressive and supportive consultancy environment. It suits individuals who enjoy managing diverse land portfolios and advising clients on complex rural property matters. Candidates motivated by professional development, including achieving or advancing MRICS status, will benefit from structured support and exposure to varied project work. The position is well suited to those who value a balance of fieldwork and strategic consultancy, with strong client interaction. Rural Surveyor Job Kendal also appeals to professionals looking to expand their expertise in emerging areas such as renewable energy and natural capital while maintaining a core focus on estate management and valuation.
About Hunter Dunning
Hunter Dunning is a specialist property and built environment recruitment consultancy established in 2004, focused on quality and long-term partnerships in the UK and Ireland property and construction market.
We specialise in full lifecycle property recruitment, covering architecture, interior design, surveying, land and planning, fire safety and wider construction roles. We offer informed and confidential discussions for both clients and candidates and welcome conversations about this opportunity and your wider career plans within the built environment.