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 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.