Rural Surveyor / Senior Rural Surveyor

Rural Surveyor / Senior Rural Surveyor
Location: Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Rugby, Towcester
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (full-time). Applications for flexible or part-time working arrangements are welcome.
Contract: Permanent

The Opportunity:
We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic Rural Surveyors or Senior Rural Surveyors to join our established Rural team, based at one of our Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Rugby or Towcester offices.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Chartered Surveyor looking to develop their career within a successful and supportive firm. We welcome applications from Surveyors at different stages of their careers, with the role and level of responsibility tailored to the successful candidate’s experience and expertise.
Working alongside our experienced Partners and Surveyors, you will be involved in a varied portfolio of rural professional work, advising a diverse range of clients, including farmers, landowners, private individuals, developers and investors.
Depending on your experience, you will have the opportunity to manage your own client relationships, take responsibility for projects and contribute to the continued growth and success of the Rural department.

Key Responsibilities:
Your role will involve a broad range of rural professional work, including:
Rural Agency: Marketing and negotiating the sale and purchase of farms, land and rural property.
Valuations: Undertaking valuations of agricultural, residential and commercial property, including RICS Red Book valuations.
Rural Grants and Schemes: Advising clients on relevant agricultural and environmental schemes, grants and funding opportunities.
Estate and Land Management: Managing rural property portfolios, including Farm Business Tenancies, grazing agreements and contract farming arrangements.
Planning and Development: Advising clients on planning matters, development opportunities, option agreements and promotion agreements.
Compulsory Purchase: Providing advice and support to clients in relation to compulsory purchase and compensation matters.
Rural Auctions: Supporting our established programme of farm dispersal, collective and fodder sales.
Client Relationships: Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing clients whilst identifying opportunities to develop new business.
The responsibilities will be tailored to your experience, with opportunities to develop your expertise and take on greater responsibility as your career progresses.

About You:
We are looking for someone who combines sound technical knowledge with a practical, commercially minded approach and a genuine interest in the rural sector.
Essential skills and experience:
MRICS qualified Chartered Surveyor.
Experience in rural professional work, ideally covering one or more of the following: agency, valuation, estate management, development or compulsory purchase.
A sound understanding of agriculture, farming practices and the rural property market.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to build and maintain strong client relationships.
Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
A proactive, commercially aware approach.
Ability to work independently whilst contributing positively to a wider team.
Good IT skills and a willingness to embrace new technology.
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Desirable:
RICS Registered Valuer status.
An established network of contacts within the agricultural and rural property sector.
Experience managing client relationships and developing new business.
Above all, we are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, approachable and committed to delivering an excellent service to our clients.

What We Offer:
Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
Car allowance.
Mobile phone allowance.
25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with long service.
An additional day off for your birthday.
Company pension scheme.
Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 GP access
Enhanced family leave policies.
Life assurance cover.
Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
A friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment.

Interested in Joining Us?
If you are a qualified Rural Surveyor looking for your next career opportunity, we would love to hear from you.
Please send your CV to hr@howkinsandharrison.co.uk.