Rural Surveyor Location : Flexible within Norfolk/Cambridgeshire Contract : Permanent Hours : Full Time, 37.5 hours per week Salary : £39,205.00 - £49,183.00 Per Annum Benefits : Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave Do you want a role where you know you are making a difference using your professional expertise? RSPB offers RICS members the chance to do what they do best to protect and enhance the varied estate. From access rights to BNG sales and listed buildings to land acquisitions, you ll be involved. Home based within Norfolk or Cambridgeshire, supporting work within our Central and Eastern Area. We are seeking an experienced and self-motivated Rural Surveyor to join the RSPB s England Land Team to be based in the eastern counties. The successful applicant will join an England wide team of 11 Rural Surveyors. You will have a specific portfolio of properties in the region to manage and will support the wider delivery of the departmental casework as required across the Country. The location of the role is flexible within this area. Key activities include: Land and Property Management: Carrying out due diligence to identify, mitigate and manage the legal, reputational and financial aspects of rural property over land, buildings, offices and business premises including rent reviews, repairing obligations, landlord consents, land management contracts, compliance with grant conditions. Advising on agricultural matters and farming systems, agri-environment agreement work, granting leases and licences e.g. sporting, fishing, grazing, negotiating wayleaves and easements. Reserve acquisition work: Appraising, negotiating and concluding acquisitions to establish new reserves, extend existing reserves, and acquire property e.g. offices, workshops, farm buildings and residential properties by purchase, lease or management agreement and include land and building valuations Land and property disposal: Appraising, advising and delivering on the acquisition of land alongside the delivery of the disposal of land, houses, offices and properties that are surplus to operational need. Risk management and project support: Supporting the development and implementation of systems to manage the RSPB s exposure to legal, reputational and financial risk arising from its land and property operations. Undertaking internal audits to ensure compliance with agri-environment grant schemes. Providing professional support to Area Teams and Project Managers and assisting in the production of codes of practice and guidance for staff. Team working: The England Rural Surveyors work together with a strong team ethos, enthusiasm and dedication and share professional expertise, knowledge and information at regular Team meetings. You will work alongside the building surveyors as well as supporting the Area Managers and their teams. You will be encouraged to be out of the office, providing professional advice to staff, to minimise risk and optimise financial returns for the RSPB nature reserves. You will demonstrate initiative, motivation and flair to spot income opportunities. RSPB will support you in maintaining your RICS qualification and provide in-house and external support to meet CPD requirements. Some site visits will involve overnight stays away from home. Essential qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience: Chartered member of RICS (Rural) or another equivalent professional organisation. Demonstrable post qualification knowledge of estate management, land and property acquisition and disposal work in the rural environment. An up to date understanding of agricultural subsidy schemes in England and associated cross compliance requirements. Knowledge of project management principles and their application. Ability to clearly communicate verbally, and in writing, complex estate management issues to all levels within RSPB and to external audiences. Ability to make quick, pragmatic and practical decisions/recommendations/alternatives based on sound analysis and reason. Ability to positively influence wider audiences and demonstrate credibility both internally and externally. Ability to negotiate and achieve the required corporate outcomes. An awareness of the requirements of the Charities Act, guidance and learning opportunities can be given. Ability to manage and prioritise high volume competing objectives, work alone and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Ability to travel widely including by car and public transport and this role will require occasional overnight stays away from home RSPB will support you in maintaining your RICS qualification and provide in-house and external support to meet CPD requirements. The RSPB is committed to training and development and will support appropriate CPD and cover annual membership fees for one professional body e.g. RICS or CAAV. Closing date: 23:59, Friday 2nd January 2026 Dates for interview will be confirmed at a later date. Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. Please note that we are actively recruiting for this vacancy, and reserve the right to close once sufficient applications have been received. We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract. As part of this application process, you will be asked to complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application. No agencies please.
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
Rural Surveyor Location : Flexible within Norfolk/Cambridgeshire Contract : Permanent Hours : Full Time, 37.5 hours per week Salary : £39,205.00 - £49,183.00 Per Annum Benefits : Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave Do you want a role where you know you are making a difference using your professional expertise? RSPB offers RICS members the chance to do what they do best to protect and enhance the varied estate. From access rights to BNG sales and listed buildings to land acquisitions, you ll be involved. Home based within Norfolk or Cambridgeshire, supporting work within our Central and Eastern Area. We are seeking an experienced and self-motivated Rural Surveyor to join the RSPB s England Land Team to be based in the eastern counties. The successful applicant will join an England wide team of 11 Rural Surveyors. You will have a specific portfolio of properties in the region to manage and will support the wider delivery of the departmental casework as required across the Country. The location of the role is flexible within this area. Key activities include: Land and Property Management: Carrying out due diligence to identify, mitigate and manage the legal, reputational and financial aspects of rural property over land, buildings, offices and business premises including rent reviews, repairing obligations, landlord consents, land management contracts, compliance with grant conditions. Advising on agricultural matters and farming systems, agri-environment agreement work, granting leases and licences e.g. sporting, fishing, grazing, negotiating wayleaves and easements. Reserve acquisition work: Appraising, negotiating and concluding acquisitions to establish new reserves, extend existing reserves, and acquire property e.g. offices, workshops, farm buildings and residential properties by purchase, lease or management agreement and include land and building valuations Land and property disposal: Appraising, advising and delivering on the acquisition of land alongside the delivery of the disposal of land, houses, offices and properties that are surplus to operational need. Risk management and project support: Supporting the development and implementation of systems to manage the RSPB s exposure to legal, reputational and financial risk arising from its land and property operations. Undertaking internal audits to ensure compliance with agri-environment grant schemes. Providing professional support to Area Teams and Project Managers and assisting in the production of codes of practice and guidance for staff. Team working: The England Rural Surveyors work together with a strong team ethos, enthusiasm and dedication and share professional expertise, knowledge and information at regular Team meetings. You will work alongside the building surveyors as well as supporting the Area Managers and their teams. You will be encouraged to be out of the office, providing professional advice to staff, to minimise risk and optimise financial returns for the RSPB nature reserves. You will demonstrate initiative, motivation and flair to spot income opportunities. RSPB will support you in maintaining your RICS qualification and provide in-house and external support to meet CPD requirements. Some site visits will involve overnight stays away from home. Essential qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience: Chartered member of RICS (Rural) or another equivalent professional organisation. Demonstrable post qualification knowledge of estate management, land and property acquisition and disposal work in the rural environment. An up to date understanding of agricultural subsidy schemes in England and associated cross compliance requirements. Knowledge of project management principles and their application. Ability to clearly communicate verbally, and in writing, complex estate management issues to all levels within RSPB and to external audiences. Ability to make quick, pragmatic and practical decisions/recommendations/alternatives based on sound analysis and reason. Ability to positively influence wider audiences and demonstrate credibility both internally and externally. Ability to negotiate and achieve the required corporate outcomes. An awareness of the requirements of the Charities Act, guidance and learning opportunities can be given. Ability to manage and prioritise high volume competing objectives, work alone and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Ability to travel widely including by car and public transport and this role will require occasional overnight stays away from home RSPB will support you in maintaining your RICS qualification and provide in-house and external support to meet CPD requirements. The RSPB is committed to training and development and will support appropriate CPD and cover annual membership fees for one professional body e.g. RICS or CAAV. Closing date: 23:59, Friday 2nd January 2026 Dates for interview will be confirmed at a later date. Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. Please note that we are actively recruiting for this vacancy, and reserve the right to close once sufficient applications have been received. We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract. As part of this application process, you will be asked to complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application. No agencies please.
MRICS Commercial Surveyor, permanent role, utilities company Your new company We are excited to be partnering with Yorkshire Water in the recruitment of a Land & Property Surveyor to join the team. Your new company makes sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit the region each year, can rely on their services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. Your new company looks after communities, protects the environment, and provides essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the region, and plays a key role in the region's health, wellbeing, and prosperity. New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers mean that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. The Land and Property Department is a key part of how they plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. Your new roleAs a Commercial Surveyor, you will be an integral part of the Estates Team in the Land and Property department. Reporting directly to the Lead Commercial Surveyor, you will be at the forefront of assisting with the management of one of Yorkshire's largest land holdings. Your workload will be incredibly varied, from managing an acquisition and disposals strategy and supporting with landlord and tenant matters, new lettings and rent reviews, helping to answer estate-related enquiries, undertaking inspections, dealing with alternative land use and environmental considerations and acquisitions and disposals. In addition, alongside the Lead Commercial Surveyor, you will also be assisting and supporting a Project Team and Building Surveyor in identifying, planning and delivering maintenance and capital works across the rural estate. Regional travel will be required. What skills & qualifications you will need: Hold an MRICS accredited degree and be MRICS qualifiedProven track record of managing acquisition and disposals process from start to finish.Excellent communication and negotiation skills and experience of communicating with a range of other professionals, tenants, contractors and internal/external stakeholders.Experience of inspecting different types of land and property independently.Excellent and demonstrable understanding of Health and Safety procedures and regulations.A good knowledge base and experience of the legal and regulatory requirements relating to the ownership, management, purchase and sale of land and property.A full driving licence. You will also benefit from having: A good understanding of the commercial environmentThe ability to manage workload in an organised and timely manner, whilst ensuring attention to detail remains.Ability to work autonomously whilst being a team player, achieving wider corporate outcomes and targets.Understanding of rural economics and budgeting.A genuine interest in the rural environment and its future.Knowledge of the water industry and/or experience working in a regulated environment.Experience of sustainable land management and diversification What you'll get in returnA competitive salary, depending on experience- £41,801 - £52,251A company car or allowance through a company car lease schemeAnnual incentive-related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year)Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)Development opportunities in line with the Rural Surveyor progression plan25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays - plus an extra wellness day!Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salaryA great benefits package - choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.Retail savings schemeOnline GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more! What you need to do now: If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #
Dec 01, 2025
Full time
MRICS Commercial Surveyor, permanent role, utilities company Your new company We are excited to be partnering with Yorkshire Water in the recruitment of a Land & Property Surveyor to join the team. Your new company makes sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit the region each year, can rely on their services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. Your new company looks after communities, protects the environment, and provides essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the region, and plays a key role in the region's health, wellbeing, and prosperity. New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers mean that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. The Land and Property Department is a key part of how they plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. Your new roleAs a Commercial Surveyor, you will be an integral part of the Estates Team in the Land and Property department. Reporting directly to the Lead Commercial Surveyor, you will be at the forefront of assisting with the management of one of Yorkshire's largest land holdings. Your workload will be incredibly varied, from managing an acquisition and disposals strategy and supporting with landlord and tenant matters, new lettings and rent reviews, helping to answer estate-related enquiries, undertaking inspections, dealing with alternative land use and environmental considerations and acquisitions and disposals. In addition, alongside the Lead Commercial Surveyor, you will also be assisting and supporting a Project Team and Building Surveyor in identifying, planning and delivering maintenance and capital works across the rural estate. Regional travel will be required. What skills & qualifications you will need: Hold an MRICS accredited degree and be MRICS qualifiedProven track record of managing acquisition and disposals process from start to finish.Excellent communication and negotiation skills and experience of communicating with a range of other professionals, tenants, contractors and internal/external stakeholders.Experience of inspecting different types of land and property independently.Excellent and demonstrable understanding of Health and Safety procedures and regulations.A good knowledge base and experience of the legal and regulatory requirements relating to the ownership, management, purchase and sale of land and property.A full driving licence. You will also benefit from having: A good understanding of the commercial environmentThe ability to manage workload in an organised and timely manner, whilst ensuring attention to detail remains.Ability to work autonomously whilst being a team player, achieving wider corporate outcomes and targets.Understanding of rural economics and budgeting.A genuine interest in the rural environment and its future.Knowledge of the water industry and/or experience working in a regulated environment.Experience of sustainable land management and diversification What you'll get in returnA competitive salary, depending on experience- £41,801 - £52,251A company car or allowance through a company car lease schemeAnnual incentive-related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year)Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)Development opportunities in line with the Rural Surveyor progression plan25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays - plus an extra wellness day!Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salaryA great benefits package - choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.Retail savings schemeOnline GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more! What you need to do now: If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #
Rural Surveyor- Infrastructure business, competitive package, hybrid working Your new company We are excited to be partnering with Yorkshire Water in the recruitment of a Rural Surveyor to join the team. Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Your new company makes sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit the region each year, can rely on their services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. Your new company looks after communities, protects the environment, and provides essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the region, and plays a key role in the region's health, wellbeing, and prosperity. New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers mean that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. The Land and Property Department is a key part of how they plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. Your new role As a Rural Surveyor, you will be an integral part of the Estates Team in the Land and Property department. Reporting directly to the Lead Rural Surveyor, you will be at the forefront of assisting with the management of one of Yorkshire's largest land holdings. Your workload will be incredibly varied, from supporting with related strategies and national objectives to managing a rural estate, helping achieve and maintain compliance, dealing with Landlord and Tenant matters, new lettings and rent reviews, helping to answer estate-related enquiries, undertaking inspections, dealing with alternative land use and environmental considerations and acquisitions and disposals. In addition, alongside the Lead Rural Surveyor, you will also be assisting and supporting a Project Team and Building Surveyor in identifying, planning and delivering maintenance and capital works across the rural estate. Regional travel will be required. What skills & qualifications you will need: Hold an MRICS accredited degree and be MRICS qualifiedDemonstratable experience of undertaking and completing complex rural estate management tasks and issues, or similar, to a high standard in a timely manner.Excellent communication and negotiation skills and experience of communicating with a range of other Rural Professionals, Tenants, Contractors and internal/external Stakeholders.Experience of inspecting different types of land and property independently.Excellent and demonstrable understanding of Health and Safety procedures and regulations.A good knowledge base and experience of the legal and regulatory requirements relating to the ownership, management, purchase and sale of land and property.A full driving licence. You will also benefit from having: Fellowship of CAAVThe ability to manage workload in an organised and timely manner, whilst ensuring attention to detail remains.Ability to work autonomously whilst being a team player, achieving wider corporate outcomes and targets.Understanding of rural economics and budgeting.A genuine interest in the rural environment and its future.Knowledge of the water industry and/or experience working in a regulated environment.Experience of sustainable land management and diversification What you'll get in return A competitive salary, depending on experience, 4b, £41,801 - £52,251A company car or allowance through a company car lease schemeAnnual incentive-related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year)Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)Development opportunities in line with the Rural Surveyor progression plan25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays - plus an extra wellness day!Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salaryA great benefits package - choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover. Retail savings scheme Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more! What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Rural Surveyor- Infrastructure business, competitive package, hybrid working Your new company We are excited to be partnering with Yorkshire Water in the recruitment of a Rural Surveyor to join the team. Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Your new company makes sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit the region each year, can rely on their services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. Your new company looks after communities, protects the environment, and provides essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the region, and plays a key role in the region's health, wellbeing, and prosperity. New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers mean that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. The Land and Property Department is a key part of how they plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. Your new role As a Rural Surveyor, you will be an integral part of the Estates Team in the Land and Property department. Reporting directly to the Lead Rural Surveyor, you will be at the forefront of assisting with the management of one of Yorkshire's largest land holdings. Your workload will be incredibly varied, from supporting with related strategies and national objectives to managing a rural estate, helping achieve and maintain compliance, dealing with Landlord and Tenant matters, new lettings and rent reviews, helping to answer estate-related enquiries, undertaking inspections, dealing with alternative land use and environmental considerations and acquisitions and disposals. In addition, alongside the Lead Rural Surveyor, you will also be assisting and supporting a Project Team and Building Surveyor in identifying, planning and delivering maintenance and capital works across the rural estate. Regional travel will be required. What skills & qualifications you will need: Hold an MRICS accredited degree and be MRICS qualifiedDemonstratable experience of undertaking and completing complex rural estate management tasks and issues, or similar, to a high standard in a timely manner.Excellent communication and negotiation skills and experience of communicating with a range of other Rural Professionals, Tenants, Contractors and internal/external Stakeholders.Experience of inspecting different types of land and property independently.Excellent and demonstrable understanding of Health and Safety procedures and regulations.A good knowledge base and experience of the legal and regulatory requirements relating to the ownership, management, purchase and sale of land and property.A full driving licence. You will also benefit from having: Fellowship of CAAVThe ability to manage workload in an organised and timely manner, whilst ensuring attention to detail remains.Ability to work autonomously whilst being a team player, achieving wider corporate outcomes and targets.Understanding of rural economics and budgeting.A genuine interest in the rural environment and its future.Knowledge of the water industry and/or experience working in a regulated environment.Experience of sustainable land management and diversification What you'll get in return A competitive salary, depending on experience, 4b, £41,801 - £52,251A company car or allowance through a company car lease schemeAnnual incentive-related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year)Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)Development opportunities in line with the Rural Surveyor progression plan25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays - plus an extra wellness day!Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salaryA great benefits package - choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover. Retail savings scheme Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more! What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #
