Rural Surveyor

  • Penguin Recruitment
  • Ashby-de-la-zouch, Leicestershire
  • Feb 05, 2026
Full time Consultant

Job Description

Rural Surveyor - Ashby / Midlands Region
Full-time Competitive Salary + Benefits Established UK Practice

I am working with a well-regarded independent UK property and land consultancy with a strong reputation in rural and agricultural property services. With a long-established presence across the Midlands, the business advises private landowners, farming clients, investors and developers on a wide range of rural property matters.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Rural Surveyor to join their busy team based in the Ashby de la Zouch area.

The Opportunity
This role offers a broad and engaging rural surveying workload, covering a diverse geographical patch. You will work closely with clients, providing trusted advice across rural property, estates and land, with the autonomy to manage your own portfolio while being supported by an experienced regional team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Delivery of a full range of rural professional services, including property agency and marketing

  • Undertaking RICS Red Book valuations across a variety of rural property types

  • Advising on RPA schemes, grants and rural subsidies

  • Supporting planning applications, development opportunities and land promotion

  • Estate and land management, including contract farming and grazing agreements

  • Providing advice on compensation, wayleaves and rural infrastructure projects

The role can be shaped around your experience and strengths, with genuine scope for progression.

About You

  • MRICS qualified (or working towards) with a rural or land-focused background

  • Experience within rural surveying, estate management, valuation or agency

  • Strong client-facing and relationship-building skills

  • Organised, commercially aware and detail-focused

  • A genuine interest in farming, land use and the rural sector

  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across a rural patch

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package

  • Car allowance and mobile phone allowance

  • Generous annual leave allowance, plus additional benefits

  • Pension scheme and employee wellbeing support

  • Ongoing professional development and career progression

  • Supportive, collaborative team environment within a respected rural practice

How to Apply
If you are a Rural Surveyor considering your next move, I would welcome a confidential conversation. Please apply with your CV or get in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail.