At Berrys, we are all about land and property. Working from four offices across the Midlands, we offer an array of services - planning, architecture, building surveying, valuation and business consultancy - to help our clients make the most of their assets.
You will be part of a multi-disciplinary development team made up of engineers, surveyors, archaeologists, planners and architects. You will be part of a business which is big enough for a varied range of work and opportunities. However, it is small enough to provide autonomy and a chance to really get to know everyone – expanding your skills and building new connections.
A strategic requirement has arisen within the Rural Surveying team in the Towcester office for a Chartered Surveyor to grow Berrys provision in the area. The ideal candidate will be MRICS-qualified and possess a strong understanding of the rural landscape, having had plentiful experience of a wide range of professional work. The successful candidate would have a track record of growing teams, creating brand awareness and establishing strong networks and relationships.
Rural Surveying Lead - Operational Requirements:
- Be the internal figurehead of our Rural Surveyors offer within the Towcester 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.
- Experienced with hands-on experience in rural tenancy management, including Farm Business Tenancies and Agricultural Holdings Act Tenancies.
- Identify new opportunities, build networks and contribute to the Berrys’ growth strategy in rural consultancy.
- Whilst the role will have a strategic focus, it is expected that candidates also deliver on their delivery obligations, working alongside the team to coordinate and provide expert advice to clients.
- Offer support to other members of the team and help to grow and develop their knowledge and understanding.
- Ensure compliance with RICS standards, agricultural policy and environmental legislation, while anticipating regulatory changes
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of the financial requirements of our business and shape the way the team works to increase efficiency, productivity and profitability.
Rural Surveying Lead - Strategic Requirements:
- Quickly gain a strong understanding of the business model, our various service offerings and critically how they work together to create a unique offer to our clients.
- Utilise a track record of marketing, business development and brand awareness to demonstrably grow our development offer within Northamptonshire.
- Create a strong network of developers, landowners, property owners, occupiers and investors within the area and begin to increase the opportunities.
- Utilise existing connections and relationships to increase the level and quality of our instructions within Northamptonshire and, where possible, the wider service offers within the business.
- Gain an intimate understanding of our agency offer, the opportunities and weaknesses that we currently face and implement a plan to diversify. This should include both the types of agency development work we do as well as the markets we operate in.
- Represent the company at industry events and build a strong professional network.
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: 26th August 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.
