Rural Surveying Lead

Berrys
At Berrys, we are specialists in land and property. Operating from offices across the Midlands, we offer an array of services – valuation, business consultancy, planning, architecture and building surveying - helping clients unlock the full potential of their assets.
Our strength lies in our multi-disciplinary approach. You will work alongside other rural surveyors, planners and architects in a collaborative environment that offers both scale and autonomy. We are large enough to provide varied, high-quality work, yet agile enough for individuals to shape their own impact and build meaningful professional relationships.
The Opportunity
A strategic opportunity has arisen within our Shrewsbury office for an ambitious and commercially driven Associate Rural Chartered Surveyor to help grow our rural consultancy offering in the region.
This is a leadership role. The successful candidate will act as one of our figureheads within the office, providing technical excellence, commercial direction and external profile, while working closely with colleagues across disciplines to deliver integrated client solutions.
We are seeking an MRICS-qualified professional with significant experience across rural professional work and a proven track record in business development, client relationship management and team growth
Rural Surveying Lead - Operational Requirements:
* Be a figurehead within our Rural Surveyors offer in the Shrewsbury office and be the go-to for technical expertise.
* Lead on complex rural estate strategies, advising landowners, investors and institutions on long?term asset optimisation.
* Deliver high-quality professional work.
* Identify new opportunities, build networks and contribute to the Berrys’ growth strategy in rural consultancy.
* Whilst the role carries a strong strategic focus, the successful candidate will also be expected to remain actively involved in fee-earning work, collaborating with the team to coordinate and deliver high-quality expert advice to clients.
* Offer support to other members of the team and help to grow and develop their knowledge and understanding.
* Maintain compliance with RICS standards, agricultural policy and environmental legislation, anticipating regulatory change.
* Contribute to operational efficiency, productivity and profitability within the team.
Rural Surveying Lead - Strategic Requirements:
* Develop and deliver collaboratively a clear growth strategy for Rural consultancy within Shrewsbury and the wider region, aligned with the firm’s overall business objectives.
* Drive revenue growth, focusing on new instructions while strengthening and expanding existing client relationships.
* Contribute to positioning Berrys as a leading rural consultancy in the region, enhancing our profile, reputation and visibility in the marketplace.
* Identify and capitalise on cross-disciplinary opportunities, integrating Rural expertise with planning, development, valuation and architecture services to maximise client value and internal collaboration.
* Critically review the current agency and professional service offering, identifying gaps, market opportunities and areas for diversification, and implement a plan to strengthen and broaden the offer.
* Utilise established networks and cultivate new relationships with landowners, institutions, investors and developers to secure high-quality, sustainable instructions.
* Represent the firm confidently at industry events, professional forums and networking platforms, acting as an ambassador for the business.
Rural Surveying Lead - Person Specification:
* MRICS-qualified (essential)
* Strong background in rural professional practice and consultancy
* Proven ability to generate new business and grow client portfolios
* Demonstrable leadership and people development skills
* Commercially astute with strong financial awareness
* Excellent client relationship management and communication skills
* Exceptional technical capability
* Resilient, adaptable and confident operating at senior level
* Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities
* Active user of professional networks and social media platforms (LinkedIn essential)
* Full UK driving licence essential due to regular travel between sites and client meetings
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, to be worked flexibly Monday-Friday in line with our Agile Working Philosophy.
Rural Surveying Lead​​​​​​​ - 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 via BUPA
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 give an additional day of holiday for every 3 years of service
There is 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: 16th April 2026
*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