Rural Surveyor

Company: Ramsbury Estates LtdLocation: Marlborough, WiltshireJob description:Assistant Estates Manager, Full timeThe roleAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Estates Manager to join the Ramsbury Estate. The role will support the Senior Estate Management team in all aspects of the smooth running of this large mixed rural estate. The successful applicant will have a well-rounded knowledge and interest in agricultural, residential and commercial property, with excellent communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team. The EstateThe Ramsbury Estate, comprises approximately 19,000 acres across North East Wiltshire, West Berkshire and North Hampshire of which some 7,000 acres are farmed in-hand, 2,500 acres are managed woodland, and about 9,500 acres are let on FBT and AHA farm tenancies. The residential property portfolio comprises over 110 houses and we have a diverse commercial property portfolio.What you'll be doingAs part of the team, you will be based at the Estate Offices near Ramsbury and will be supporting the senior managers to provide insightful advice, excellent client care and outstanding stakeholder management to help deliver best practice across our property portfolio. Requirements·        Oversight of the management of tenants to include sourcing suitable tenants and ensuring that the necessary compliance checks are completed and that the tenancies run smoothly·        Ensuring that the Landlords statutory obligations are met across the let Estate – including but not limited to EICR testing, boiler servicing, EPC, smoke/CO2 alarms, property checks and surveys·        Carrying out routine property inspections and assisting with the recording, scheduling and co-ordination of repair and maintenance working closely with the Maintenance Manager in delivering best practice and compliance with CDM Regulations and ensuring 3rd party compliance·        Overseeing smaller development projects to include the submission of planning applications and gaining of any necessary consents ·        Dealing with Leases, Licences and other Landlord and Tenant matters ·        Ensuring Health & Safety compliance and best practice is implemented and followed ·        Maintain accurate records for all Lettings using our property management software and filing system·        Input into the annual budgets and management accounts·        Assisting the Estates Manager with general Estate Management matters   Person SpecificationThe successful candidate will have the following attributes:Be MRICS/FAAV qualified3 – 5 years in a similar positionHave practical knowledge and experience of rural land and property management, with a detailed understanding of all types of residential, commercial and agricultural tenanciesHave a good working knowledge of legislation and policy affecting rural land and property managementHave good organisational and technical skills to implement efficient and effective management and to respond to wide ranging challenges with diplomacy and care Willing to take responsibility and ownership for tasksBe a team player with excellent interpersonal skills and to act with integrity and professionalism in all that they doBe computer literate in all MS office programsHave a full clean UK drivers licence due to this role requiring regular travel often at short notice across the estatePackageThe Ramsbury Estate will offer a competitive package commensurate with the candidate’s experience:·        salary range £30k - £45k ·        22 days holiday plus bank holidays·        Pension schemeHow to ApplyPlease apply, in confidence, via email to Mary Askew at mary@, attaching your CV and covering letter setting out why you are suitable for the role. Commencement DateThe position is available to start this Autumn

Created: 2025-09-10