Senior Rural Chartered Surveyor

  • Berrys
  • Desborough, Northamptonshire
  • Jul 29, 2025
Full time Real Estate

Job Description

Berrys

Berrys is a team of forward-thinking chartered surveyors, town planners, architects, and business consultants, we provide a full suite of property-related services under one roof.

Whether working in the rural, commercial, or residential sector, our cross-disciplinary approach allows us to see the bigger picture and deliver tailored solutions.

With four offices across the UK and a strong reputation for high-quality professional advice, Berrys is committed to helping clients navigate the evolving property landscape.

Our continued success is thanks to our dedicated, talented, and loyal team and we re now looking to grow. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive and expanding business.

Berrys is seeking an ambitious, RICS-qualified Rural Surveyor to join our Kettering office, undertaking a wide range of professional work. This is an exciting opportunity to become an integral part of a highly motivated team, with significant scope for career progression.

About the Senior Rural Chartered Surveyor Role

Areas of professional work will include:

• Providing advice to landowners on maximising land value through option and promotion agreements

• Advising both landlords and tenants on tenancy matters

• Undertaking property valuations, primarily of rural assets, but also residential and commercial property

• Assisting in sales and lettings

• Handling compensation claims, grants and subsidies, and joint ventures

• Managing and developing relationships with both new and existing clients

• Supporting the delivery of business plans and contributing to financial performance

• Managing individual performance and workload to meet agreed targets

About the individual for the Senior Rural Chartered Surveyor Role

• MRICS qualified and Registered Valuer

• Practical understanding of property, land, agriculture, and business matters

• Able to work independently and as part of a team, with an understanding of when to escalate issues

• Actively looking to build and expand a professional network

• Commercially aware with an ability to manage personal budget and workload

• Self-motivated, proactive, and confident in taking initiative

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Proficient in IT systems and software

• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, to be worked flexibly Monday-Friday.

Senior Rural Chartered Surveyor Benefits

The role sits within a friendly and supportive team with opportunities to develop.

  • We will offer an excellent salary for the right candidate reflective of your skills, qualifications and experience
  • We will pay all the appropriate professional memberships and fund your attendance at relevant CPD events and time off for approved training
  • We provide Private Healthcare scheme for all
  • We have an Employee Assistance Programme, including a health plan and annual flu jab
  • We have an agile working philosophy allowing for a mix of remote and office working
  • We provide an entitlement of 35 days holiday per annum (pro rata to working hours) inclusive of bank holidays
  • An additional day off to celebrate your Birthday
  • We also give an additional day of holiday for every 3 years of service
  • Potential for discretionary bonus
  • We provide an enhanced workplace pension scheme operated through The National Employment Savings Trust (NEST)
  • Following successful probation period, access to employee loan and employee discount on Berrys services
  • We offer salary sacrifice schemes for Electric Vehicles and Cycle to Work schemes

Closing Date: 25th August 2025

Please note that we may close this role early, if sufficient applications are received, therefore it is recommended to apply early if you match the criteria.