Graduate Rural Surveyor

Graduate Rural Surveyor

Location: Inverness

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: 35

Salary: Competitive

Department: Rural EM&P

About the role

We're looking for a motivated, ambitious and commercially minded Graduate Rural Surveyor to join our growing Rural Surveying team around December 2026.

Based at our office in Inverness, you'll gain hands-on experience across a diverse portfolio, predominately working with a significant high profile client, whilst working alongside industry-leading experts and building the foundations of a successful surveying career.

You will be joining our Rural Estate Management and Professional team, a well-established team that brings a fresh, modern approach to land agency, combining deep-rooted sector knowledge with innovative thinking to support the evolving rural economy.

We advise on over 1 million acres of farms and estates across the UK, working with a wide range of clients including private individuals, estates, trusts, charities and corporate organisations. Our services span agency, estate management, business strategy, valuations, planning and development and renewable energy consultancy.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting senior surveyors across a range of professional work, including valuations, diversification projects, business planning, grant sourcing and landlord & tenant matters
• Assisting with day-to-day estate management, including inspections, tenancy agreements and general estate issues
• Supporting property management activities such as tenant liaison, rent reviews, schedules of condition and contractor coordination
• Preparing maps, plans and supporting documentation where required
• Maintaining accurate records and assisting with reporting and data analysis
• Supporting rent administration tasks, including rent reviews, tenant accounts and arrears management
• Assisting with client reporting and ensuring adherence to relevant policies and procedures
• Contributing to wider team activities, including supporting existing clients and developing business generation skills

What you'll achieve

As a Graduate Rural Surveyor, you'll gain hands-on experience across a broad range of projects while working alongside experienced professionals. You'll have the opportunity to grow alongside us, and we're committed to supporting your progress every step of the way.

You'll also join our two-year graduate development program, designed to enhance your personal effectiveness, commercial and financial acumen and client delivery skills. This program will help you build a robust foundation for a successful career in the property sector, taking you beyond your current technical expertise.

Requirements

• A Cognate RICS accredited degree, 2:1 or above (or equivalent)
• A-Levels and GCSEs (including English and Maths) at grade C/5 or above (or equivalent)
• A full UK driving licence
• Strong IT capability, including confident use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and online research tools
• Excellent written communication skills, including clear report writing, professional business English and high attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and build relationships at all levels

Beneficial:

• Demonstrable work experience within the property sector
• A solid understanding of land and property

About Bidwells

We're a different kind of business. Whilst we're a major player in the property sector, Bidwells remains a privately-owned, independent Partnership, with an inclusive, entrepreneurial culture. We give our people autonomy and take the time to listen. As a certified B Corporation (B-Corp), we are dedicated to using our business as a force for good, driving innovation and creating long-term value for our clients, communities and the environment.

For over 185 years, we have been at the forefront of real estate and have expanded our influence from our Cambridge head office across the Golden Triangle and beyond. In 2024, Bidwells became among the pioneering UK property consultancies to receive BCorp accreditation, reflecting our commitment to being a responsible, purpose-driven business.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with group bonus scheme
• Real Living Wage employer
• Up to 8% matched pension
• 28 days holiday (+ bank holidays) as a minimum
• Birthday off work
• Wellness day
• Paid sabbaticals
• Private medical cover
• Medicash plan
• Lifestyle discounts and perks
• Continuous learning and study support
• Promotion opportunities
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Agile working to support work-life balance

Work eligibility

Any employment offer made is contingent on you obtaining and maintaining the right to work and reside legally in the UK. We welcome applications from candidates who have their own right to work within the UK, where you can maintain and demonstrate your right to work throughout the duration of your employment.

Bidwells are unable to sponsor candidates for this role as the Home Office's eligibility criteria will not be satisfied.

Our recruitment approach

We don't use AI to screen your application. A member of our Talent team will review it personally, because we believe recruitment is about people, not algorithms.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and flexible working requests are considered from day one. Bidwells is committed to an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and belong.