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Rural Land Specialist

2 months ago

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Rettie and Co. Full time
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Job Title: Rural Surveyor
Location: Flexible - Melrose, Berwick, Edinburgh
Department: Rural Asset Management
Reports to: Associate Director

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Surveyor/Land Agent to work across a variety of dynamic services, including farm and estate management, energy and renewables projects, and agricultural valuation, planning, and development opportunities. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on projects such as:

  • Renewables - acting on behalf of landowners in relation to solar, wind, and battery energy storage developments.
  • Liaising with landowners and agents on site and undertaking all aspects of rural consultancy, red book valuation, and professional work.
  • Supporting the Associate Director with the existing and diverse portfolio of projects at various stages, including managing the Estate Management portfolio.
  • Proactively generating new leads from a wide variety of sources to grow the value of the team's assets under management and gain new business to grow the department's portfolio of clients.
About You

The ideal candidate will have their MRICS qualification and ideally have a minimum of 2 years' experience working in a similar environment, such as rural land, farming, forestry, or renewable energy. You will have a good working knowledge and understanding of rural Scotland and Scottish agriculture and have a proven track record of managing project performance on a commercial and/or residential level.

Key Requirements

Essential

  • Driving Licence
  • Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role
  • Demonstratable success in generating new business
  • Fully IT literate and proficient in the use of IT systems, including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Strong written and verbal communication/numeracy/data analysing skills
  • Strong negotiation, organisation, and influencing skills
  • Proven track record in delivering targets within a demanding environment
  • Self-motivated problem solver with strong interpersonal skills
Competencies
  • Customer focused
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Positive mindset
  • Planning and organising
  • Business development and fee generation
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary and discretionary bonus
  • 37.5 base hours per week
  • Car allowance
  • Hybrid working flexibility available
  • 26 days annual leave (increasing by 1 day per year up to 5 years) and 7 bank holiday leave days
  • Private health insurance and cash plan
  • Referral scheme
About Us

At Rettie and Co., we are a growing and ambitious company that values our people and wants them to prosper and realise their potential. We are proud of our values of Teamwork, Determination, Dependability, and Ambition, which guide our actions and behaviours towards our clients and each other, daily. We aspire to cultivate and grow diverse, capable teams in an environment that will help you realise your career potential.