Graduate Rural Surveyor

We're looking for a motivated, ambitious and commercially minded Graduate Rural Surveyor to join our growing Rural Surveying team in September 2027.

Based at our Head Office in Cambridge , you'll gain hands‑on experience across a diverse portfolio while working alongside industry‑leading experts and building the foundations of a successful surveying career.

The Rural team at Bidwells manages, consults and offers strategic advice on over a million acres of farmland and estates across the country, working with some of the UK's top‑performing rural businesses and landowners including Cambridge and Oxford colleges, pension funds, charities and companies.

In addition to this Cambridge-based opportunity, we also have a Graduate Rural Surveyor opportunity based at our Oxford Office.

Our Graduate vacancies are due to close on Saturday 31 st October 2026
, however we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

As a Graduate Rural Surveyor, you will embark on a journey that blends hands‑on experience with structured professional development. From day one, you'll get involved with everything including:

• Estate and farm management
• Property management and maintenance
• Valuations
• Landlord and tenant matters for residential, agricultural and commercial properties
• Drafting lease agreements, carrying out rent reviews, managing tenants' rents
• Diversification projects
• Business plans
• Farm and rural estate agency
• Compulsory purchase/utility schemes
• Farmland investment and development scheme

As a Graduate Rural Surveyor you'll gain hands‑on experience across a broad range of projects while working alongside experienced professionals. You'll develop your technical expertise, build client relationships, contribute to project delivery and work towards achieving RICS Chartered status.

You'll have the opportunity to grow alongside us, and we're committed to supporting your progress every step of the way. We'll provide extensive assistance and tailored support to help you work towards your RICS APC, where our strong first‑time pass rate speaks for itself.

You'll also join our two‑year graduate development program
, designed to enhance your personal effectiveness, commercial and financial acumen and client delivery skills. This program will help you build a robust foundation for a successful career in the property sector, taking you beyond your current technical expertise.

• Passion for rural property, land, agriculture and the environment
• Relevant work experience within the rural sector
• A team player who embraces collaborative activities, takes responsibility and acts with a commercial mind
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Full UK Driving License & access to a vehicle

We’re a different kind of business. Whilst we’re a major player in the property sector, Bidwells remains a privately‑owned, independent Partnership, with an inclusive, entrepreneurial culture. We give our people autonomy and take the time to listen. As a certified B Corporation (B-Corp), we are dedicated to using our business as a force for good, driving innovation and creating long‑term value for our clients, communities and the environment.

At Bidwells, we are driven by our mission to provide the UK’s most sustainable and innovative property advice. For over 185 years, we have been at the forefront of real estate and have expanded our influence from our Cambridge head office across the Golden Triangle and beyond.

In 2024, Bidwells became among the pioneering UK property consultancies to receive BCorp accreditation, reflecting our commitment to being a responsible, purpose‑driven…