Rural Surveyor - Estate Management

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

Job summary

A well-established rural property consultancy in Cambridge seeks a qualified surveyor to manage rural estates and provide advice across various topics. This role offers the chance to develop business opportunities and is open to candidates with varied experience levels. The ideal candidate should be chartered, possess a valid driving license, and be ready to work in a supportive and balanced work culture. Competitive salary is offered with hybrid working arrangements available.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus

Career progression opportunities

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• Must have a full Driving License and access to your own vehicle.
• Management experience in rural or related sectors preferred.
• Ideally possess strong communication and client management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage rural estates primarily across East Anglia.
• Supervise Estate contractors and employees.
• Provide professional advice on compliance and management matters.
• Identify new business opportunities in the Rural sector.

Skills

Management of rural estates

Client relationship management

Landlord and Tenant matters

Agri-environmental schemes

Business development

Education

Chartered Member of the RICS

Fellow of the CAAV

Job description

Salary range: Circa £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 surveyor to join their growing Rural Estate Management team in Cambridge. You’ll work with the established team along with a national network of surveyors delivering a diverse range of advice across a variety of interesting Estates.

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

Not in the rural sector but interested? No problem! Carter Jonas will consider those candidates with management experience outside of the traditional rural sector, including those of a more specialist, or sector focused, background looking to relocate or refocus into rural.

Job duties

• Management of rural estates primarily across the East Anglia, reporting to senior managers including direct client contact
• Overseeing day-to-day management to include supervision of Estate contractors, estate employees and dealing with external professionals and other advisors.
• Providing general professional advice on a variety of topics including Landlord and Tenant matters, agri-environmental schemes and residential management and compliance.
• Working with the Partners to expand the business by identifying new business opportunities across the Rural sector.
• Participation in the implementation of our Vision 2030 to grow the business.

What We’re Looking For

• Ideally you will be a Fellow of the CAAV
• Ideally you need to be a Chartered Member of the RICS
• 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

Please contact James Wilson – with no obligation.

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