Senior Rural Surveyor
Senior Rural Surveyor / Associate Director
Location: Ipswich
Salary: Competitive + Benefits + Relocation Support (up to £2,500)
Overview
An established and highly regarded independent rural surveying practice is seeking an experienced Rural Surveyor to join its growing team. This is a key hire driven by a strong pipeline of work and continued business growth, offering the opportunity to step into a trusted position with real responsibility and autonomy.
Operating for over 10 years, the business has built an excellent reputation as a boutique specialist in rural and land-based consultancy. With a strong focus on developing early-career professionals, there is now a need for an experienced individual to provide leadership, support the wider team, and help manage an increasing and diverse client base.
The Opportunity
This role is suited to a well-rounded rural surveyor looking to take ownership of work, support junior colleagues, and act as a safe pair of hands across a broad portfolio.
The successful individual will play a key role in:
Managing a wide range of rural professional work
Supporting and mentoring junior surveyors, graduates, and apprentices
Taking pressure off senior leadership by confidently handling client relationships and project delivery
Contributing to the continued growth and success of a dynamic and agile businessThere is clear scope for progression, with flexibility around title from Senior Surveyor through to Associate Director depending on experience.
Key Responsibilities
General practice rural surveying across a varied client base
Estate and land management
Valuation work (including rural and development assets)
Infrastructure and utilities projects
Renewable energy schemes, including solar and battery storage
Acting for landowners across a diverse portfolio
Building and maintaining strong client relationships
Supporting and developing junior team members
About the Business
Independent rural surveying firm with over a decade of success
Boutique, specialist consultancy with a strong reputation in the market
Offices in Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds
Agile and collaborative team environment
Significant investment in graduates and apprentices
Relaxed, supportive culture with a strong emphasis on teamwork
Strong pipeline of work and long-standing client relationships
Candidate Profile
MRICS qualified (or equivalent experience considered)
Proven experience in rural surveying / general practice
Broad skillset across rural professional work
Comfortable handling a wide variety of instructions
Strong client-facing and communication skills
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Keen to support and mentor less experienced colleagues
What's on Offer
Competitive salary and benefits package
Clear progression opportunities, including promotion potential
Flexible title depending on experience (Senior Surveyor to Associate Director)
Relocation support up to £2,500
Opportunity to join a respected and growing independent firm
Varied and high-quality workload across the rural sector
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced rural surveyor seeking a long-term move into a trusted role within a thriving, well-regarded independent practice