Senior Rural Surveyor / Associate DirectorLocation: Ipswich Salary: Competitive + Benefits + Relocation Support (up to £2,500)
OverviewAn 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 OpportunityThis 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 business
There 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.