Location
Mainland Scotland (Flexible location within mainland Scotland, no specific travel arrangements required)

Hours
Full Time - 37.5 hours per week (Part-Time applications will also be considered)

Salary
£39,205 per annum

About the Role
Are you ready to use your expertise to make a real difference? Join the RSPB and help shape the future of our incredible estate. From negotiating land acquisitions to advising on biodiversity enhancement, from listed buildings to innovative land management, this is a role where your skills truly matter. At RSPB, we don’t just offer a job - we offer flexibility, purpose, and growth. Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with options like flexitime, TOIL, and parental leave. After five years, take a four-week sabbatical to recharge, learn, or explore. We’re proud winners of the Great British Workplace Wellbeing Award for ‘Best Mental Wellbeing Initiative’ because your wellbeing is as important as the work you do.

The successful applicant will join a Scotland-wide team of 7 Rural Surveyors, 1 Building Surveyor, a Livestock & Grazing Champion and a Land Management Support Specialist. You will support the RSPB estate across Scotland, dealing with interesting and challenging casework. You will play a vital role in supporting the wider team, stepping in to backfill colleagues when needed to ensure seamless delivery across our estate.

What You’ll Do
- Manage land and property across Scotland, including rent reviews, wayleaves, sporting rights, and agri-environment agreements.
- Assist with acquisitions for new reserves and expansion of existing ones, handling valuations and negotiations that protect nature for generations.
- Deliver property disposals and acquisitions that align with RSPB’s mission and financial goals.
- Safeguard RSPB’s reputation and finances through robust systems and audits.
- Collaborate with a passionate team of surveyors and area managers to identify opportunities and maximize returns.

Experience
- Chartered RICS (Rural) status.
- Strong post-qualification experience in Scotland in estate management and rural property transactions.
- Knowledge of Scottish land and property law, agricultural subsidy schemes, and compliance.

About you
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to travel widely across Scotland with occasional overnight stays.
- A proactive team player who can support colleagues and deliver seamless estate management.

Qualifications
- Chartered status with RICS (Rural) is essential.
- Relevant professional development supported, including CPD and annual membership fees for one professional body.