Associate Rural Surveyor

Rural Surveying Lead (Associate Level)
Towcester or Kettering (Flexible / Hybrid Working)
£60,000 £70,000 + Excellent Benefits

Conrad Consulting is pleased to be partnering with a respected, multi-disciplinary property consultancy to recruit a Rural Surveying Lead to support the continued growth of their presence across Northamptonshire and the surrounding region.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Rural Chartered Surveyor to take on a key leadership position, combining strategic input with hands-on project delivery while building and expanding a strong rural consultancy offering.

As Rural Surveying Lead, you will act as the focal point for rural services within the region, providing both technical expertise and strategic direction. You will play a key role in developing client relationships, growing the service line, and delivering high-quality rural consultancy work.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as the lead and technical expert for rural surveying services
• Advising on complex rural estate strategies for landowners, investors, and institutions
• Managing rural tenancies, including Farm Business Tenancies and Agricultural Holdings Act agreements
• Identifying and developing new business opportunities to support regional growth
• Delivering a mix of strategic consultancy and hands-on professional work
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members
• Ensuring compliance with RICS standards, agricultural policy, and environmental legislation
• Driving operational efficiency, profitability, and continuous improvement
• Building and maintaining strong networks across the rural property sector
• Representing the business at industry events and enhancing market presence

We are seeking a commercially driven and technically capable professional with strong leadership potential and a passion for rural property.

You will have:

• MRICS qualification (essential)
• Strong experience in rural surveying and estate management
• In-depth understanding of rural property law, agricultural economics, and sustainability
• Proven experience delivering rural consultancy and strategy
• Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrable business development and networking ability
• Strong valuation and development appraisal expertise
• Leadership experience with the ability to develop and mentor teams
• Full UK driving licence

• Competitive salary: £60,000 £70,000
• Discretionary bonus potential
• Private healthcare
• 35 days holiday (including bank holidays) + birthday leave
• Additional leave for long service
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Paid professional memberships and CPD support
• Flexible / hybrid working model
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes
• Access to additional employee benefits and discounts