Graduate Rural Surveyor

About Us:
Howkins & Harrison LLP has been supporting homeowners, landowners, and landlords since 1888.

We are a highly regarded firm of chartered surveyors, land agents, auctioneers, and valuers, as well as a successful property and lettings agent. With 7 regional offices across the Midlands and an office in London, we work closely with clients who have land and property interests throughout the Midlands and beyond.

About the Role:
We are looking to recruit Graduate Rural Surveyors to join our teams in Rugby, Ashby de la Zouch and Towcester. While your base will be at one of these offices, our work spans the entire Midlands region.

As part of our Rural team, you’ll gain experience across a broad range of professional work, guided by senior colleagues. Our clients vary from individual property owners and buyers to national developers and investors, giving you exposure to an exciting mix of projects.

Typical work may include:

Property Agency – marketing reports, take-ons, advertising, negotiations, sales chasing.
Valuations – assisting with Red Book valuations, inspections, and evidence gathering.
RPA Schemes – supporting with SFI, mid-tier, capital grant and other scheme applications.
Management – assisting with management of land under FBTs, GK agreements, and Contract Farming arrangements.
Planning – helping to prepare and submit planning applications.
Compensation Claims – managing claims for crop loss or damage.
Plans & Mapping – producing plans using relevant software.
Comparables – maintaining and updating the company comparable database.
Dispersal Sales – assisting with farm dispersal auctions, collective and fodder sales.
This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will have other duties and responsibilities that fall within the remit of the role.

About You:
We’re looking for individuals who:

Hold, or are working towards, a relevant degree suitable for progression towards RICS and/or CAAV professional qualifications.
Have strong interpersonal and networking skills.
Are self-motivated, flexible, and keen to take on new challenges.
Can manage time effectively and take ownership of their workload.
Have sound analytical skills and good professional judgement.
Have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Are willing to embrace the local area and community.

We Offer:
Competitive salary
Mobile phone allowance
Your birthday off
Pension plan
Employee Assistance Programme
Life Assurance
Exposure to a wide variety of professional work.
Mentoring and support from experienced rural surveyors.
Networking opportunities with clients and industry professionals.
Structured APC and CAAV training programme

Application Process:
For more information or an informal discussion, please contact Tim Howard on 01788 564680.

To apply, please send your CV and a Covering Letter explaining:

Why you have chosen a career in surveying.
The steps you have taken to learn more about this sector.
Your reasons for wanting to join Howkins & Harrison

Applications should be sent to hr@howkinsandharrison.co.uk by 27 November 2026