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

All applications will be treated in strictest confidence. Your details will never be shared with any client without your prior permission.