Rural Surveyor

Our client is looking for - Rural Surveyor 
MAIN OBJECTIVE:  A varied rural management role for a proactive chartered surveyor assisting with the management of estates for private and institutional clients, joining an 11 strong team, 40 others in the wider office, based in Winchester. Our office in Winchester handles the full range of rural surveying, including estate management, property agency, valuations, rural grant applications, compensation, landlord and tenant matters and delivering national framework contracts, throughout the South East. 
MAIN TASKS:
Day to day professional advice to a mixed portfolio of clients.  Helping the team expand and mange internal succession of clients.

Being responsible and first point of contact for a number of existing clients.   Managing those clients to service existing and future professional needs.  Consistently providing sound and reasoned advice.

The portfolio of work will cover management of rural estates and property portfolios, providing strategic advice to farm and estate clients, drafting agreements, doing deals, generally dealing with a wide range of jobs centred around providing property advice to our clients.

Working with the Partners to expand the team by identifying and developing viable fee earning opportunities.

Working closely with other specialist teams including planning and development, valuation, energy and infrastructure, agency and natural capital to deliver and develop new fee opportunities from existing and new clients.

Actively assist in the development and implementation of efficient, ‘best practice’ internal systems and processes optimising IT and other resources.

Implement policy as required and ensure legal, professional, and corporate compliance on all work carried out.

Assisting with pitch reporting and presentations.

Contribute to the growth of the business by identifying and developing viable fee earning opportunities

Actively assist in the development and implementation of efficient, ‘best practice’ internal systems and processes, optimising IT and other resources

Work with other departments to develop new opportunities and to maintain consistency and efficiency
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Skills & Experience required
Good working knowledge of Rural Estate Management issues

Excellent team orientated interpersonal skills and experience of communicating effectively with both colleagues and clients

Good negotiating and presentational skills

The ability to multi-task effectively to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects.

Sound knowledge of relevant agricultural tenancy legislation and practical farming
Behaviours & Attitude:
A professional outlook with regard to appearance, behaviour and attitude

Enthusiasm and drive with a desire to broaden knowledge and experience

An interest in strategic business and people management

Enjoys taking the initiative in a confident and personable manner

Tackles tasks with common sense and enthusiasm

Comfortable working in a fast paced environment where flexibility is essential

A strong communicator who has a professional, supportive and open approach to handling staff, clients and client’s staff.
Technical Ability and Qualifications:
MRICS qualified

A good level of competence in Microsoft office

Knowledge of Promap or similar digital mapping programmes

Full driving licence and car
Willingness and ability to travel within the UK or as required
Our Values:
Approachable – We treat every relationship with respect, integrity and warmth

Effective – We do what we say we will, we do it well and we’re accountable

Ambitious – We are ambitious for our clients and for our firm
NB. This job description is not exhaustive and the jobholder may be required to undertake reasonable, additional duties from time to time to ensure the smooth running of the department.
Please let me know if you would like further information – James Tarr –   - (phone number removed)

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