Rural Surveyor / Senior Rural Surveyor
Location: Rugby (with wider regional coverage)
A long-established and highly respected property practice is seeking a Qualified or Senior Rural Surveyor to join its expanding rural team. With multiple offices across the Midlands and a strong regional presence, the firm provides specialist advice to a broad range of clients including landowners, estates, farmers, developers and investors.
This is an excellent opportunity to step into a varied and rewarding position offering exposure to Property Management, Rural Agency, Valuation, Development and Planning across a diverse portfolio.
The Role
You will work as a key member of the rural department, supporting a wide mix of private and commercial clients in managing, enhancing and realising value from their land and property assets. The role offers substantial autonomy, client interaction and the chance to contribute to a thriving, multi-disciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities Property Management
Manage farms, land, and property under FBTs, grazing licences, grasskeep and contract farming agreements.
Oversee commercial assets including offices, industrial units, storage and retail premises under a range of licences and tenancies.
Conduct inspections, rent reviews, serve notices, prepare reports and maintain high-quality client communication using relevant software (e.g., ReLeased).
Support business growth by pitching for and securing new management instructions. Agency
Prepare marketing strategies, reports and sale particulars.
Manage advertising, undertake accompanied viewings, negotiate terms and provide professional sales and letting advice to clients. Valuations
Assist with and undertake RICS Red Book valuations for a variety of purposes. Development
Support landowners and developers with option agreements, promotion agreements and related development matters. Planning
Assist with planning applications and keep abreast of relevant national, regional, and local planning policy developments. You will cover a wide geographical area and work closely with partners, senior staff and surveyors to support the smooth running of the department.
About You
You will be a confident, client-focused professional who builds strong relationships and delivers work to the highest technical and ethical standards. The ideal candidate will be proactive, commercially minded, personable and able to manage a varied workload with accuracy and professionalism.
Skills & Qualifications
Essential:
MRICS qualified (RICS Registered Valuer status desirable)
Demonstrable experience in rural and/or commercial property management
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Able to work independently as well as within a team environment
Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail
Proficient in relevant property software (e.g., ReLeased, LandApp) and Microsoft Office What's on Offer
Competitive salary, plus car allowance and mobile phone allowance
25 days' annual leave (increasing with service), plus additional leave on your birthday and Christmas Eve
Enhanced family leave
24/7 mental health and wellbeing support
Free parking
Supportive, collaborative working environment that encourages professional development and local community engagement
Flexible working hours considered