Location: Based in the New Forest, working across Hampshire, Wiltshire, Dorset, and the Isle of Wight.
About Us:
New Park Consultancy is a modern rural property consultancy that delivers bespoke advice to landowners, farmers, and rural businesses across southern England. With a focus on building long-lasting relationships with our clients, we pride ourselves on offering a personal and professional service that addresses all aspects of rural land management. We are looking for a Graduate Rural Surveyor or a recently qualified Rural Surveyor to join our friendly and expert team, bringing fresh ideas and energy to our growing practice.
The Role
The successful candidate will be at the heart of our operations, providing high-quality rural property advice and support to our clients. You will work alongside our small but experienced team, gaining practical experience in a wide range of professional work, including estate management, farm consultancy, land valuations, planning, agri-environment schemes, and more.
For qualified candidates, there is an opportunity to develop our planning and development services. We have an existing reputation for providing planning advice and achieving results for our clients within the New Forest National Park. You’ll be joining a team that consistently achieves excellent results in this area.
About You
We are looking for a graduate or recently qualified rural surveyor with a passion for rural property and a desire to develop within a supportive and collaborative environment.
The successful candidate will have:
- Degree-Level Education: RICS accredited degree or equivalent in Rural Surveying or related fields.
- APC Progression: You should either already be chartered or be looking to work towards RICS accreditation with support from our experienced team.
- Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills: The ability to communicate clearly and professionally with clients and colleagues alike.
- Problem-Solving & Initiative: A proactive attitude, with a keen interest in finding practical solutions for clients.
- Team Player: You’ll be working in a close-knit, collaborative team, so a positive and supportive attitude is essential.
- Computer literate: Familiarity with Microsoft Office. Any experience with mapping software will be a bonus.
- A Passion for Rural Consultancy: A genuine interest in rural property management and land use, and a drive to learn more about this dynamic sector.
- While prior experience in planning and development is not required, experience or interest in this area will be a strong advantage.
Key Responsibilities:
- Estate & Farm Management: Support the management of rural estates, including tenant negotiations, farm agreements, and environmental land management schemes.
- Planning & Development: Preparing and submitting planning applications and advising on planning matters where experience permits. You’ll have the chance to work on a wide range of planning projects, with a focus on sustainable planning within protected areas like the New Forest National Park.
- RICS Valuations: Undertake RICS Red Book valuations for a wide range of rural property, from estates and farms to woodland and residential properties.
- Environmental & Land Management: Assist with the design and implementation of environmental land management schemes, including agri-environment schemes (ELMS) and biodiversity projects.
- Client Engagement: Build strong relationships with clients, offering practical advice to help achieve their long-term objectives.
What We Offer
At New Park Consultancy, we pride ourselves on providing a welcoming and professional work environment where you can truly make an impact. We believe in nurturing talent and offering a clear career progression path. As part of our team, you’ll benefit from:
- Diverse Experience: Gain extensive experience across a wide range of rural property matters, with a special focus on planning and diversification—including preparation and submission of planning applications, particularly in sensitive areas within the New Forest National Park.
- APC Support & Training: if joining as a graduate, you will be supported through APC mentoring, with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a wide variety of projects, with regular opportunities to attend industry events to support your training and develop your knowledge.
- Continued CPD: Qualified candidates will have the opportunity to develop their career through continued CPD and regular attendance at RICS, CAAV and wider industry events
- Flexible Working: We offer a flexible working environment that allows you to balance your professional and personal life.
- A Friendly, Supportive Team: Be part of a small, close-knit team where your ideas and contributions are valued, and where we support individual growth.
- Competitive Salary & Benefits: We offer a competitive salary based on experience, along with an attractive benefits package.
How to Apply
If you are passionate about rural surveying and want to be a key part of a growing, client-focused consultancy, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role to:
Oliver Cook,
Managing Director, New Park Consultancy Ltd, Little New Park, Lyndhurst Road, Brockenhurst, SO42 7QH
Email: ojc@newparkconsultancy.com
Phone: 07796 470880
Website: www.newparkconsultancy.com
We look forward to hearing from you.