Chartered Surveyor / Senior Surveyor

Howkins & Harrison LLP is a long-established firm of property advisers, proudly supporting homeowners, landowners, and landlords since 1888.

We are a highly regarded and successful chartered surveyors and property agency, specialising in residential, commercial, and rural property. Our services include surveying, land agency, lettings, valuations, and auctions.

With seven regional offices across the Midlands and one in London, we work closely with clients with land and property interests throughout the region and beyond.

The Role

We’re seeking a Qualified or Senior Rural Surveyor to join our Rugby office as part of our dynamic rural property team.

You’ll advise a diverse range of clients, from individual property owners to developers and investors, helping them manage, value, and enhance their property assets.

This is a varied and rewarding role that offers a mix of Property Management, Agency, Valuation, Development, and Planning work.

Key Responsibilities

• Property Management: Oversee farms and land under FBTs, grasskeep and contract farming agreements, as well as commercial offices, industrial, storage, and retail properties under licences and tenancies.
• Use ReLeased software for inspections, rent reviews, notices, reporting, and client communication.
• Pitch for and win new management instructions.
• Agency: Prepare marketing reports and particulars, manage advertising, conduct accompanied viewings, negotiate terms, and provide sales advice.
• Valuations: Assist with and carry out RICS Red Book valuations for a range of purposes.
• Development: Support option and promotion agreements and liaise with developers and landowners.
• Planning: Assist with planning applications and maintain an up-to-date record of local and regional planning policies.
• This role covers a wide geographical area, and you’ll work closely with our partners, managers, and surveyors to ensure smooth departmental operations.

About You

You’ll be a confident relationship builder who puts clients first and delivers work to the highest professional standards.

We’re looking for someone who is commercially focused, proactive, and personable, with excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.

Skills & Qualifications

• MRICS qualified (RICS Registered Valuer preferred but not essential)
• Proven experience in property management
• Strong communication and client relationship skills
• Self‑motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail and a professional, organised approach
• Proficient in ReLeased, LandApp, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Full, clean UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with car and mobile phone allowance
• 25 days’ annual leave, increasing with service, plus your birthday and Christmas Eve off
• Enhanced family leave
• Free parking
• A collaborative, supportive environment that encourages professional growth and community involvement
• Flexible working hours will be considered

If would you like more information or wish to discuss the role, please contact Tim Howard, Partner on 01788 564685 or to apply, send your CV to hr@howkinsandharrison.co.uk