| Rural Surveyor | MRICS | £45,000–£50,000 | Flexible Working | Angus |
MRICS-qualified Rural Surveyor looking for your next career move?
We're recruiting for an experienced Rural Surveyor to join an established rural property and land management team based in Forfar, Angus.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated, MRICS-qualified professional to work with a diverse portfolio of rural properties and land across Scotland, advising private and public sector clients on estate management, valuations, property transactions and renewable energy opportunities.
This varied role offers the autonomy to manage your own workload, develop strong client relationships and contribute to business growth, all within a supportive environment that values professional development and long-term career progression.
The Role
As a Rural Surveyor, you will:
- Manage a diverse portfolio of agricultural, commercial and residential property, alongside general rural estate management
- Provide professional advice on rural property transactions, including sales, acquisitions, landlord and tenant matters, compensation claims, servitudes and wayleaves
- Undertake property appraisals and valuations in accordance with RICS Red Book standards
- Assess, advise on and negotiate renewable energy opportunities, including wind, hydro, solar and battery storage projects
- Deliver strategic advice to private and public sector clients on rural property and land management matters
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and professional advisers to deliver high-quality, client-focused solutions
- Build and maintain strong client relationships while identifying new business opportunities
- Keep up to date with emerging rural property trends and continue developing your technical expertise
Rural Surveyor Requirements
- MRICS qualification with relevant post-qualification experience in a similar rural surveying role
- RICS Registered Valuer status (desirable, not essential)
- FAAV qualification (desirable)
- Relevant qualification for compliance with the Letting Agent Register (desirable)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build lasting professional relationships
- Excellent organisation, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
- A proactive, flexible and commercially aware approach to work
- An interest in developing expertise across new areas of rural consultancy
- Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
What's on Offer?
- £45,000–£50,000 basic salary, depending on experience
- Flexible working arrangements
- 33 days' annual holiday, plus your birthday off
- Option to purchase up to five additional days of annual leave
- Additional loyalty leave after three years of service
- Generous pension contributions and salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Life assurance covering four times your annual salary
- Enhanced family leave and fertility leave
- Cycle-to-work scheme and access to retail discounts
- Volunteer leave and charitable giving initiatives, including matched funding
- Annual staff conference and a range of social and sporting activities
- Access to 24/7 GP and mental health support for you and your family
- Supportive employee networks focused on engagement, innovation, menopause and caring responsibilities
- Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression
The Location
Based in Forfar, Angus, you'll join an established team delivering a comprehensive range of rural property and land management services across Scotland. You'll gain exposure to a varied client portfolio and a broad range of rural surveying, valuation and consultancy projects.
Apply Today!
If you're an experienced, MRICS-qualified Rural Surveyor looking to take the next step in your career, this is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team, work on diverse rural property projects and develop your expertise within the Scottish rural property sector.
Apply now to find out more about this exciting opportunity!