Rural Surveyor​/ Associate Full Time Or Part Time - £40,000 - £50,000 + Benefits

Rural Surveyor/ Associate
Rural Surveyor/ Associate
- Dumfries
- Full Time or Part Time - £40,000 - £50,000 + Benefits

An established rural property and land management business is seeking an experienced Senior Surveyor / Associate to join its Property & Forestry team, based in Castle Douglas with regular work at client sites.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and commercially minded surveyor to take responsibility for a varied portfolio of rural estate management and consultancy work, while also helping to develop more junior members of the team.

Reporting to the Director, Head of Property & Forestry, you will work as part of an experienced team delivering retained estate management services and a range of consultancy projects.

• Managing day to day rural estate management matters
• Providing strategic advice to rural estates and landowners
• Advising on landlord and tenant matters, property management and property rights
• Taking projects from inception through to completion
• Assisting with compulsory purchase and utility scheme work
• Managing client instructions from start to finish
• Preparing fee estimates and quotations
• Supervising, coaching and mentoring junior surveyors
• Building strong relationships with clients and other professional advisers
• Identifying opportunities to develop new and existing client relationships
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across different disciplines to deliver wider services, including valuations, diversification, renewable energy, grant sourcing, business planning, agency and farmland investment
• Contributing to the growth and development of the department and wider business

• MRICS qualification
• CAAV qualification or be working towards it
• Strong technical skills and relevant rural property experience
• Demonstrable business development experience
• Good knowledge of the rural property market
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
• Full UK driving licence
• A commitment to professional standards, CPD and continuous development

• Competitive salary £40,000 - £50,000 DOE
• 32 days' annual leave, increasing with length of service
• Your birthday off
• A generous wider benefits package
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • The opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of rural estates and consultancy projects
  • A supportive team environment with opportunities for career progression

All applicants must hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role applied for. Candidates must also have the legal right to work in the UK or hold a valid visa permitting employment.