2026 Graduate Rural Surveyor
Carter Jonas
environmental schemes
rural estates
land transactions
valuation advice
client relations
Clients are at the heart of what we do, so ensuring you develop and maintain strong relationships with our clients is essential, this includes attending client meetings and preparing communications and reports.
- Prepare environmental scheme applications and assist with natural capital projects.
- Management of rural estates.
- Assist with the sale, letting and acquisition of farms and parcels of land.
- Develop and manage relationships with clients.
- RICS counsellors and mentors to help with both work and study.
- Assist with valuation advice and property valuations.
- Work with experienced team members, supporting the profitability of the profit centre.
apc training
rics degree
rural practice
driving licence
graduate
project management
We are looking for forward thinking graduates with a can-do attitude, who have the ability to manage multiple projects and deal with a variety of work. You will ideally be studying a RICS accredited degree, however, we welcome applications from those studying a non-accredited degree who are looking to pursue a career in rural surveying. You will also have experience within a rural practice gained through work experience or placements. It is essential that you have or are working towards gaining a full UK driving license.
- Formal APC (Assessment of Professional Competence) training.
- Professional consultancy on a wide range of rural and agricultural property matters.
From day one of our scheme, we will be investing in you. We offer a structured training programme, an APC supervisor or counsellor, and regular assessments to ensure you achieve the full level of competency required for your APC. In addition, we pay your APC registration fee and your first APC final assessment and offer up to five days study leave.
Win a 2026 Internship place!
You can have the chance to win an internship with us next summer! We are offering one student a chance to join us for a 4 week paid internship. To enter, please complete the form by 31 October 2025. The winner will be drawn at random on 14 November 2025.
- A supportive social environment.
- Regular CPD (Continued Professional Development) opportunities.
- Ongoing and personalised support from industry specialists.
- Gaining real work experience.
- attend graduate assessment centre on 10 december 2025 in oxford.
Since 1855
Year Established
The company has been providing expert property services in the UK for over 165 years, showcasing its extensive industry heritage and experience.
- Specializes in residential, commercial, and rural property sectors.
- Known for deep UK property market knowledge and client commitment.
- Provides services from strategic land development to property investment advice.
- Has a national presence with offices in key UK locations.
- Offers tailored advice to meet each client’s specific needs.
- Involved in significant urban developments and sustainable rural projects.
6‑year average
Employee Retention
Reflects the company's commitment to fostering long-term relationships with its team members, indicating strong employee satisfaction and loyalty.
- Approachable
- Effective
- Ambitious
- Organise regular away days, socials & team sporting events
- Investors in People Gold Standard for people management, reward & training
20 MW
Solar Farm Capacity
The company is developing a 20 MW solar farm, part of a broader energy project pipeline.
4,000 tCO₂
Annual Carbon Savings
The solar farm is expected to save 4,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide annually.
- Net zero target embedded in ESG strategy (date unspecified)
- Comprehensive sustainability strategy ’Empowering our People, Protecting our Planet, Championing our Communities’
- Carbon‑reduction services include energy & carbon assessment, green leasing, renewable energy installation, sustainable fit‑out, AMR metering, EV charging and PPA brokering
- 2023/24 Sustainability Report launched outlining goals and achievements
- Part of 2 GW energy project pipeline
- Management Board, Net‑Zero Committee, ESG Champions governance structure
30.47% to 24.12%
Gender Pay Gap Reduction
The company has successfully reduced its gender pay gap over time, demonstrating a commitment to pay equity.
- Strong EDI policies in recruitment, training, development, and reward under People Strategy 2025
- Equal pay employer with a focus on reducing the gender pay gap
- Active Equality, Diversity & Inclusivity Network with regular meetings, guest speakers, and a safe space
- Unconscious bias and equal opportunity training for all line managers
- Rare Contextual Recruitment System used to contextualise candidate achievements
- Gold Standard Clear Assured; Disability Committed Confident Employer certification
- Bronze Defence Employer Recognition Scheme award (2021) for ex-forces recruitment focus
- RICS Inclusive Employer and Investors in People Good Practice Health & Wellbeing Award
