Cheffins - Cambridgeshire - Rural Surveyor
We are looking for a Rural Surveyor to join our existing team of four surveyors in the Rural Department in our office in the beautiful cathedral city of Ely, Cambridgeshire working alongside our existing team of 26.
You can read more about our Rural Department here.
Your role in the team would be:
* Providing advice and support to a wide range of farmers, landowners and rural businesses, with a responsibility for managing your own clients and diverse workload which could include:
* Dealing with rural professional work, valuations, rural agency (sales and lettings), infrastructure/energy and rural diversification schemes.
* Attending client meetings (both on and off site), reporting to clients with recommended actions/fees, acting upon and managing instructions, liaising with clients professional advisers (lawyers and accountants) where required, negotiating sales/lettings and preparing heads of terms.
* Working with other departments at Cheffins on Planning & Development advice, Rural Grants/Subsidies.
* Providing input into business development/publications/events as part of the rural team.
What we are looking for:
* Ideally, the successful candidate would have at least 2 years post qualification experience and should be CAAV qualified or working towards their CAAV qualification.
* It would be great if you have a good knowledge of the local area and property market.
* The successful candidate will be involved in a diverse range of professional work including the sale and purchase of rural property, the valuation of a wide range of rural property types, letting and management of agricultural land including Contract Farming Agreements and compulsory purchase and compensation matters.
* Strong organisational skills and an ability to provide clear advice.
* Strong communication and ability to establish strong interpersonal relationships with team members, clients and other professionals.
* Ability to meet demands and deadlines.
* High level of accuracy.
* Commitment to delivering a high standard of service.
* Use of own car, which is insured for business use.
Cheffins is a privately owned, independent partnership and offers our clients an outstanding combination of expertise, service and commitment.
Our people are at the heart of our success and are the vital force that animates our business. We strive to create and maintain a welcoming, inclusive, healthy and safe work environment that embraces the range of human differences.
Our Shared Values:
* Welcoming - We're friendly and make people feel comfortable.
* Considered - We provide effective advice, having assessed the options carefully.
* Committed - We care about our work, our clients, our colleagues and our local communities.
* Knowledgeable - Our staff are technical experts, with an unrivalled understanding of their markets.
How will we reward you?
* Generous annual leave, with entitlement increasing with length of service.
* Additional annual leave at Christmas due to all our offices closing for the festive period, giving our people a break.
* Long service awards for our committed people.
* Employee Volunteering Days to allow our people to support the communities they live in.
* Agile working to encourage healthy work/lifestyle balance.
* Annual All Staff Reward Scheme allowing everyone to share in the success of the Firm.
* Enhanced contributory pension.
* Health Cash Plan with a focus on wellbeing.
* Life Assurance.
* Optical cover including reimbursement for eye tests and glasses.
* Professional membership fees.
* Continuous Training and Development Opportunities.
* Enhanced family friendly leave to support our people.
What happens next?
This role could be the best move you make; take your time to apply and tell us about who you are, what motivates you, your life experiences and what you would like Cheffins to offer you. Be part of our forward-thinking, innovative team, who are proud of our heritage.
Cheffins are committed to maintaining a welcoming, inclusive and safe environment that embraces the uniqueness and value that each person can bring to the business and encourages everyone to be themselves.
We look forward to receiving your application.
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