Graduate Rural Surveyor

Graduate Rural Surveyor programme providing hands-on experience in rural property, estate and farm management, valuations, land matters and development while working toward RICS Chartered status.

We're looking for a motivated, ambitious and commercially minded Graduate Rural Surveyor to join our growing Rural Surveying team in September 2027. 

Based at our office in Oxford, you'll gain hands-on experience across a diverse portfolio while working alongside industry-leading experts and building the foundations of a successful surveying career. 

The Rural team at Bidwells manages, consults and offers strategic advice on over a million acres of farmland and estates across the country, working with some of the UK's top-performing rural businesses and landowners including Cambridge and Oxford colleges, pension funds, charities and companies. 

Interested in joining us but looking for a different location? 

In addition to this Oxford-based opportunity, we also have a Graduate Rural Surveyor opportunity based at our Cambridge Head Office.

What you’ll be doing

As a Graduate Rural Surveyor, you will embark on a journey that blends hands-on experience with structured professional development.

From day one, you'll get involved with everything including:

• Estate and farm management

• Property management and maintenance

• Valuations

• Landlord and tenant matters for residential, agricultural and commercial properties

• Drafting lease agreements, carrying out rent reviews, managing tenants' rents

• Diversification projects

• Business plans

• Farm and rural estate agency

• Renewable energy schemes

• Grant sourcing

• Compulsory purchase/utility schemes

• Farmland investment and development scheme

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 develop your technical expertise, build client relationships, contribute to project delivery and work towards achieving RICS Chartered status.

You'll have the opportunity to grow alongside us, and we're committed to supporting your progress every step of the way. We'll provide extensive assistance and tailored support to help you work towards your RICS APC, where our strong first-time pass rate speaks for itself.

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.

About You

• 2:1 in a RICS-accredited cognate degree or equivalent.

• Passion for rural property, land, agriculture and the environment

• Relevant work experience within the rural sector

• A team player who embraces collaborative activities, takes responsibility and acts with a commercial mind

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Full UK Driving License & access to a vehicle 

Why 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.

At Bidwells, we are driven by our mission to provide the UK’s most sustainable and innovative property advice. 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.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive Salary: We recognise and reward talent with generous salary and group bonus scheme. As a Real Living Wage employer, we’re committed to fair pay that reflects the true cost of living.

• Comprehensive Benefits: including up to 8% matched pension, 28 days holiday (+ bank holidays) as a minimum, along with your birthday off work, a wellness day, paid sabbaticals, private medical cover, medicash plan, lifestyle discounts and perks, and more.

• Professional Development: Continuous learning, study support and promotion opportunities.

• Innovative Culture: Be part of a forward-thinking team at the forefront of industry trends.

• Family Friendly: We offer enhanced family leave policies to support individuals close to you.

• Work-Life Balance: We value your well-being and offer agile working to support it.

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

Right to Work in the UK

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.