Rural Surveyor

Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water: 

• We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience, 4b,  £41,801 - £52,251 
• A company car through company car lease scheme 
• Annual incentive-related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year)
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution) 
• Development opportunities in line with the Rural Surveyor progression plan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day! 
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary 
• A great benefits package – choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.  
• Retail savings scheme  
• Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more! 

Location: Buttershaw, Bradford, hybrid working (minimum of 1 office day / week)

Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Rural Surveyor to join the Land and Property department at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you?

What we do:

Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it’s so much more than this.

We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire’s water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region’s health, wellbeing, and prosperity. 

New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. The Land and Property Department are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.  

As a Rural Surveyor you will be an integral part of the Estates Team in the Land and Property department at Yorkshire Water. 

Reporting directly to the Lead Rural Surveyor, you will be at the forefront of assisting with the management of one of Yorkshire’s largest land holdings. 

Your workload will be incredibly varied from supporting with relating strategies and national objectives into managing a rural estate, helping achieve and maintain compliance, dealing with Landlord and Tenant matters, new lettings and rent reviews, helping to answer estate related enquiries, undertaking inspections, dealing with alternative land use and environmental considerations and acquisitions and disposals. In addition, alongside the Lead Rural Surveyor you will also be assisting and supporting a Project Team and Building Surveyor in identifying, planning and delivering maintenance and capital works across the rural estate. Regional travel will be required. 

Where you fit in:

• Assist with the management of tenanted rural land and properties, working with internal and external stakeholders and contract partners to ensure the rural estate is managed both efficiently and compliantly. Provide support to the Lead Rural Surveyor on general estate matters, Landlord and Tenant issues, rent reviews, lease renewals and new lettings and property acquisitions and disposals in relation to the implementation of the company’s strategy.
• Work with Project and Building Surveyor teams to support with planning and delivering programs of works across the estate.
• Assist with all aspects of the day to day running of the rural estate, including helping to answer estate related enquiries.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to help problem solve and aid in identify risks and opportunities throughout the estate
• Independently undertake farm and recreational audit inspections.

What skills & qualifications you will need:

• Hold an MRICS accredited degree and be MRICS qualified
• Demonstratable experience of undertaking and completing complex rural estate management tasks and issues, or similar, to a high standard in a timely manner.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills and experience of communicating with a range of other Rural Professionals, Tenants, Contractors and internal/external Stakeholders.
• Experience of inspecting different types of land and property independently.
• Excellent and demonstrable understanding of Health and Safety procedures and regulations.
• A good knowledge base and experience of the legal and regulatory requirements relating to the ownership, management, purchase and sale of land and property.
• A full driving licence. 

You will also benefit from having:

• Fellowship of CAAV
• Ability to manage workload in an organised and timely manner, whilst ensuring attention to detail remains.
• Ability to work autonomously whilst being a team player achieving wider corporate outcomes and targets. 
• Understanding of rural economics and budgeting. 
• A genuine interest in the rural environment and its future.
• Knowledge of the water industry and/or experience working in a regulated environment. 
• Experience of sustainable land management and diversification

Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it’s important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn’t always easy! 

Do we sound like your cup of tea?   

If you’ve got experience in Rural Surveying and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you. 

Accessibility 

We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.

If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments required.

Just a heads-up! We might start interviewing and close the position earlier based on the response. To make sure you’re considered, please send in your application as soon as you can.

If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance.

All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.

No agencies please