Beach Baker
Rural Surveyor ( Client-side)
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Rural Surveyor – Oxfordshire – Client-side
We’re currently working with a major landowner to recruit a Rural Surveyor to join their established Land & Estates team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a diverse portfolio across Oxfordshire, supporting both day-to-day estate management and longer-term strategic land use.
The Opportunity
This is a varied and rewarding role offering exposure to a broad range of rural estate work. You’ll be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team and will play a key role in managing tenancies, advising on land use, and supporting initiatives that enhance both environmental outcomes and estate performance.
Key Responsibilities
Your work will span a wide range of rural surveying activities, including:
- Management of agricultural tenancies and commercial lettings
- Supporting agri-environment schemes and in-hand land
- Advising on woodland creation and management
- Handling access rights, boundary disputes, easements and wayleaves
- Working with commons, commoners and restrictive covenants
- Involvement in acquisitions and disposals where required
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You’ll be expected to operate within established governance frameworks while delivering practical, high-quality advice and championing best practice.
About You
We’re looking for a motivated and commercially aware individual who combines strong technical expertise with a passion for land management and conservation. You will ideally have:
- Membership of RICS (or working towards)
- Strong knowledge of rural land use, agriculture and estate management
- An understanding of environmental, conservation and sustainability issues
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
- A collaborative and proactive approach, with experience working within teams or projects
- An entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to build trusted relationships with tenants and stakeholders will be key to success in this role.
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Location & Working Pattern
Covering West Oxfordshire and Thames Valley
- Hybrid working available, with 40–60% of time on site
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle required (mileage claimable)
Why Apply?
This role offers the chance to manage unique rural portfolios and work on meaningful, landscape-scale projects. You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that is investing in how land is managed to deliver long-term environmental and commercial outcomes.
Package & Benefits
- Competitive pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
- Generous annual leave (up to 32 days + option to purchase more)
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Lifestyle benefits including gym, retail and cinema discounts
- Loan schemes (season ticket, rental deposit)
- EV car scheme (subject to eligibility)
- Employee assistance programme
- Free parking at most locations
For more information, call Dan Cole on 07443 880 834 or e-mail: dan.cole@beachbaker.co.uk
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