Rural Surveyor / Land Agent – North West Scotland

Engineering
Highland
May 4, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Rural Surveyor / Land Agent Location: Near Inverness

We’re working with an established rural property consultancy to recruit a Rural Surveyor / Land Agent for its Highland office. This opportunity will suit a qualified surveyor – or an experienced rural professional – looking to progress their career within a varied and high quality portfolio.

The role offers exposure to a broad mix of estate management, rural consultancy, and valuation work, with clients ranging from private landowners and estates to rural businesses and public sector organisations.

The Role

You’ll support and deliver a wide range of rural professional services, including:

  • Agricultural, commercial, and residential property and estate management, incorporating natural capital, forestry, and sporting interests
  • Property consultancy covering sales and purchases, landlord and tenant matters, compensation claims, servitudes, and wayleaves
  • RICS Red Book valuations and property appraisals
  • Advice on renewable energy projects, including wind, hydro, solar, and battery storage
  • Strategic land management advice for private and public sector clients
  • Contributing to business development, client relationships, and new instructions

About You

We’re keen to speak with candidates who bring practical rural experience and a collaborative, client focused approach.

Ideal background:

  • MRICS or AssocRICS (or equivalent experience with a commitment to working towards chartership)
  • RICS Registered Valuer status preferred, but not essential
  • FAAV qualification advantageous
  • Strong communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills
  • Self motivated and comfortable working independently or within a team
  • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

What’s on Offer

This role provides a supportive and professional working environment with genuine flexibility and long term development prospects. The package includes:

  • Competitive salary, dependent on experience
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
  • Generous pension contribution
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Birthday day off
  • Paid volunteer leave
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
  • 24/7 GP access and mental health support
  • Annual staff conference, plus social and sporting events
  • Life insurance and wellbeing programme

Career Development

Ongoing professional development is fully supported, including:

  • Structured internal and external CPD
  • Support towards MRICS, Registered Valuer, and CAAV qualifications
  • Professional and commercial skills training

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