Land Agent/ Rural Surveyor

Job description

Overview of Role

This is the ideal position for a self-motivated Surveyor who enjoys variety and is capable of working independently.  We are looking for a MRICS qualified Rural Surveyor to join our growing Oxford office who is preferably CAAV qualified also, this although this is not essential. The successful candidate will have sound knowledge of rural property and estate management, valuations together with a wide range of professional matters to help develop and grow our rural team. 

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Provide professional advice on rural property, including management, agricultural tenancies and land use
• Conduct accurate and detailed valuations
• Provide advice on compulsory purchase, utilities and compensation
• Assist clients with rural planning and development matters  
• Support the Land Agency team with professional work

Requirements

• MRICS qualified
• 3 – 5 years post-qualification experience in a Rural Surveying role
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to produce clear, concise, and accurate reports independently
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills both written and verbal
• Full UK drivers’ licence

Finding the right people is important to us and transferrable skills are always welcome.  We value potential and are open to candidates who may not have every listed skill.

Our Benefits

• A generous holiday scheme starting at 25 days holiday increasing by 1 day each year to 28 days after 3 years of service.
• Life Assurance of 4x your basic salary.
• Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme.
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, adoption and shared parental leave benefits.
• Holiday Buy Back Scheme.
• Long Service Awards.
• Westfield Health Cashplan.
• 1 Volunteering Day for your chosen charity each year.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not tolerate discriminatory behaviour of any kind, in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Core working hours are Monday – Friday 9.00am – 17.30pm.

This is a permanent full-time position based on 37.5 hours (Monday – Friday) however we’re fully open to discussing part-time flexible working requirements. We also operate a smart working policy.