Chartered Surveyor / Land Agent - Succession Opportunity

Vacancy Reference: 47852

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - applicants must have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK.

Are you an experienced MRICS Chartered Surveyor or Land Agent ready to step into leadership?

Do you have a strong track record in rural estate management, valuations, and client care?

Are you looking for a long-term opportunity to take ownership of a thriving Yorkshire practice?

The Company:

Our client is a well-established and respected rural Chartered Surveyors and Land Agency practice with a loyal client base across the Yorkshire region. Backed by the directors of a prominent regional law firm, the business is entering an exciting new phase - offering an exceptional opportunity for the right candidate to lead and grow the practice.

This is a rare chance to combine hands-on professional practice with genuine long-term equity and leadership.

The Job Role:

We are recruiting for a RICS-qualified professional to assume day-to-day leadership of a rural land and property management business. You'll work alongside the retiring founder during a transition period before stepping fully into leadership, with full autonomy over operations, referrals, and future growth strategy.

Location: Yorkshire (office-based with flexibility)

Salary Package: Competitive base salary + Profit Share + Equity Stake

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage day-to-day operations of the rural practice
Deliver estate and farm management, valuations, and compensation services
Maintain and grow existing client relationships
Oversee residential lettings team and succession planning
Identify and implement strategic growth areas (e.g. commercial surveying, homebuyer reports)
Work with back-office support providers in IT, HR and finance
Act as the RICS Registered Member for the new company
Ensure regulatory compliance and uphold high professional standards

Candidate Requirements:

Qualifications & Experience:

MRICS-qualified with 5+ years PQE (essential)
Proven experience in rural surveying, valuations, or estate management
Commercial mindset with leadership potential or experience
Existing client base or strong regional network (desirable)
Interest in practice ownership and business development
Comfortable working independently with a high level of autonomy

Who You Are:

You're a rural property professional ready to lead your own firm
You're client-focused, commercially aware, and professionally driven
You want to build on a strong foundation with long-term security and upside
You're looking for a rare route to practice ownership without starting from scratch

Alternative Profiles Considered:

10+ PQE Surveyor seeking direct route to ownership
Small team (2-3 RICS professionals) aiming for succession and equity within 5 years

Keywords:

MRICS, Chartered Surveyor, Land Agent, Rural Surveyor, Estate Management, Practice Succession, Yorkshire Surveying Jobs, RICS Jobs, Property & Land Careers

How to Apply:

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Alternatively, send your CV in confidence to: Charles Woodward - Senior Recruitment Consultant

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