Career Opportunities
We are always looking for new talent
People matter at Symonds & Sampson. We value our staff and recognise how everybody plays an important part in making business tick. Whether you are starting out or looking to further your property career we pride ourselves on nurturing talent.
We aim to offer the opportunity to progress through the firm, obtaining professional qualifications including through our graduate and apprentice training schemes. Our mission is to recruit, support and encourage the right people, and enabling them to become future leaders within the firm. Many of our senior staff and partners have been with us since finishing education.
If you are a ‘people person’ - whether you are already in property, looking to transfer your skills from another profession, or looking for a return to work opportunity, we’d love to hear from you. If there isn’t an opportunity listed here that suits you, why not contact us or pop into your nearest office for a chat.
Symonds & Sampson is an equal opportunities employer.
Current Opportunities
Rural Graduate Trainee/Newly Qualified Surveyor - Sturminster Newton
- Closing Date: 31 May 2021
We are seeking a graduate trainee or newly qualified surveyor to work within our busy Rural Professional team in Sturminster Newton. The role offers a wide range of experience across many aspects of rural surveying and farm agency. It will also provide the opportunity for the right candidate to progress through APC and/or CAAV to further develop their career.
A practical knowledge of agriculture would be advantageous. The position offers excellent career prospects for the right candidate, but self-motivation, good IT skills and ability to work as part of a team are essential requirements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES including but not limited to
- Countryside Stewardship, ELMS, BPS and grants
- Valuations for banks, private individuals, probate and general tax planning
- Farm & Land sales
- Planning for development of farm buildings and diversification
- General professional advice for rural clients
- Compensation claims, utilities and telecoms
ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIRED
- Completion of a RICS accredited degree
- Full UK Driving licence
DESIRABLE SKILLS REQUIRED
- Probationer of the CAAV
- Use of mapping software
REWARDS
- A competitive salary dependent on experience
- Training and subscriptions of RICS and FAAV along with any additional qualifications required
- Opportunity to establish a client base and progress career
- Holiday starting at 28 days per year including bank holidays and increasing with long service
- Work based pension scheme
We are seeking a Qualified Rural Surveyor to join our Rural Professional team in Axminster, Devon. The role offers the opportunity for an individual to become part of a team while growing an area of their own expertise. This is an opportunity where the right candidate can develop and progress their career to the highest level.
Working with the Partner, the successful applicant will undertake work types including but not limited to:
- Valuations for banks, private individuals, probate and general tax planning
- Planning for general development of residential schemes, agricultural occupancy houses, farm buildings and diversification
- General professional advice for rural clients
- BPS and countryside stewardship
- Boundary disputes
- Farm & Land sales, letting and purchases
- Compensation claims, utilities and telecoms
Requirements of the Role:
- RICS qualified
- Registered Valuer
- Full UK Driving license
- 1+ years PQE
- Qualified member of the CAAV
Rewards:
- A competitive salary dependent on experience
- Training and subscriptions of RICS and FAAV along with any additional qualifications required
- Opportunity to establish a client base and progress career
- Holiday starting at 28 days per year including bank holidays and increasing with long service
- Work based pension scheme
THE AXMINSTER OFFICE is home a multi-disciplinary office situated in the heart of the town, next to the River Cottage Canteen. This market town is well catered for with a range of shops, cafes and a range of sports facilities.
Please note - Where we receive a high volume of applicants, the closing date may be brought forward. To avoid disappointment therefore we suggest submitting your application early.
