Rural Surveyor - Agency

Hugo Reeves; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rural property consultancy is seeking a qualified Chartered Surveyor for their Rural Agency Team in Cambridge. This role involves managing rural agency transactions, providing strategic advice to landowners and farmers, and conducting comprehensive marketing for assets. The consultancy aims to support growth-minded professionals, fostering a balanced workplace with opportunities for career progression. Experience in the rural sector or agency background is desired. A Driving Licence is essential, and hybrid working is available.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus

Flexible working

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be a member of the RICS.
• Driving Licence and access to a vehicle are necessary.
• Preferred background in agency or farming.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver rural agency instructions for sales and purchases.
• Provide disposal advice to clients including valuations.
• Conduct marketing for rural assets and manage buyer relations.
• Offer professional agency advice, including tenant matters.
• Support clients with acquisitions through due diligence.
• Build relationships and develop business across East Anglia.

Skills

RICS membership

Driving Licence

Farming background

Job description

Salary range: £35,000 – £55,000 (Subject to experience level) + Car allowance + Bonus

Location: Cambridge – Hybrid Working Available

Job Type: Full time

About Carter Jonas

Carter Jonas is a well-established rural property consultancy with deep roots in the countryside and a genuine passion for helping rural businesses and estates thrive. With teams spread across the UK, they bring together practical agricultural understanding and forward-thinking commercial advice to support farms, landowners, and rural enterprises of all sizes. Whether it’s selling or buying assets, planning for long-term estate needs, or helping clients diversify and unlock new opportunities, Carter Jonas is known for its approachable, down-to-earth culture and its commitment to delivering value to its clients.

The Job

Carter Jonas are seeking a qualified Chartered Surveyor to join their growing Rural Agency Team in Cambridge. You’ll work alongside an experienced local team and benefit from a national network of professionals, delivering a wide range of rural agency work including farm and estate sales, landlord & tenant matters, professional advice, and strategic client consultancy.

Carter Jonas are open to all different types of experience, whether you are just qualified or 20+ years’ experience, there’s a place for you! Pay and packages will be tailored to your experience level.

New to the rural sector? No problem! Carter Jonas are open to candidates from outside traditional rural work, including those with specialist or sector-focused experience, who are looking to relocate or refocus into rural agency.

Job Duties

• Managing and delivering a range of rural agency instructions, including the sale and purchase of farms, estates, land, and rural residential/commercial properties.
• Providing strategic disposal advice to landowners, farmers, and estate clients, including market appraisals and recommendations to maximise asset value.
• Undertaking the full marketing process for rural assets — preparing sales particulars, coordinating photography, arranging advertising, and managing online listings. Handling all aspects of applicant and buyer management, including enquiries, viewings, negotiation, and progression of sales through to completion.
• Providing professional agency advice including landlord & tenant matters, rent reviews, lease advisory and general rural consultancy.
• Supporting clients with acquisitions by sourcing opportunities, undertaking due diligence, and advising on values, potential, and risks.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing clients while developing new business opportunities across East Anglia.
• Liaising with planning, development, commercial, and rural management teams to identify cross-selling opportunities and deliver joined-up advice.
• Keeping up to date with rural market trends, emerging legislation, and sector insights to support robust client recommendations.
• Ensuring all instructions comply with RICS standards, internal quality procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Participation in the implementation of our Vision 2030 to grow the business.

What We’re Looking For

• Ideally you will be a member of the RICS
• Ideally you will be a Fellow of the CAAV or working towards this qualification
• We’d prefer if you come from an agency / farming background
• You must have a full Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle

Why Join?

• Genuine variety and influence – This is a role aimed for a growth minded person. An opportunity for you to build new business opportunities, with the support of a National networking and a market leading brand!
• Career progression and visibility – Your achievements are recognised, and there’s real scope to grow and make an impact.
• Balanced culture – enjoy a friendly, professional workplace that promotes work/life balance, flexible working, and a supportive team ethos.
• Strong professional foundations – join a respected, multidisciplinary firm of planners, surveyors, and agents known for quality and integrity.

To apply or to learn more, with no obligation, please contact James Wilson

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