Job Description
Estate Manager (Rural) – London & Surrey
Location: Surrey with regional travel
Salary: Circa £55,000 (DOE)
Contract: Permanent | Hybrid working
The Opportunity
We are working with one of the UK’s most significant landowners to appoint an Estate Manager to support the management of a diverse rural portfolio across London and Surrey.
This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in shaping large-scale landholdings, combining commercial estate management with environmental ambition - delivering outcomes for nature recovery, sustainability, and long-term asset value.
You will manage agricultural estates, lead key tenant relationships, and contribute to landscape-scale projects that balance commercial, environmental and social outcomes.
The Role
You will take responsibility for a varied and high-profile portfolio, including agricultural, residential and commercial property interests.
Key responsibilities include:
- Delivering a comprehensive estate management service across let agricultural holdings, land and property assets
- Acting as the principal point of contact for tenants, managing landlord & tenant matters including rent reviews, lease renewals and negotiations
- Implementing estate management plans aligned with strategic objectives for nature, carbon and public access
- Managing budgets, income streams and performance metrics across the estate
- Supporting and delivering land use diversification, environmental schemes and development opportunities
- Leading on dispute resolution and complex negotiations where required
- Building strong partnerships with tenants, stakeholders, neighbours and external bodies
- Contributing to landscape-scale initiatives such as habitat restoration, environmental stewardship and sustainability programme
The portfolio spans a wide range of assets including farms, woodland, residential lettings, commercial leases and designated landscapes, offering real diversity and impact.
About You
We are looking for a commercially aware and forward-thinking rural surveyor with:
- MRICS qualification (rural pathway – essential)
- Significant post-qualified experience in estate management/rural surveying
- Strong technical knowledge of:
Land use and agriculture
Estate and asset management
Environmental and sustainability issues
- Proven ability to manage complex estates and deliver practical solutions
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build long-term relationships with tenants and stakeholders
- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify opportunities and manage budgets effectively
- A collaborative, solutions-focused approach with the ability to influence across multi-disciplinary teams
Why Apply?
- Work across some of the UK’s most diverse and high-profile rural landscapes
- Play a key role in delivering nature recovery, carbon and sustainability initiatives at scale
- Join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team of rural professionals
- Enjoy a varied role with significant autonomy and responsibility
- Hybrid working with a strong focus on site-based engagement
Apply
If you are an ambitious rural surveyor looking to take on a strategic estate management role with real environmental and commercial impact, we would be pleased to speak with you in confidence.