Career Opportunities
Your Career With Us
Established in 1858, Symonds & Sampson is one of the longest-established and highly regarded independent firms of Chartered Surveyors in the South West. With 17 regional offices employing over 200 people, we pride ourselves on being a ‘one-stop-shop’ of property experts, committed to providing high-quality service to our clients with outstanding customer service.
None of this would be possible without our staff – undoubtedly our greatest asset. Many have been with us for many years, progressing their careers and truly becoming lynchpins within the firm.
Our ‘front-line’ agents and surveyors act for clients in the sale, purchase and management of their residential, rural and commercial property. Behind the scenes is a network of accomplished administrators, accountants, marketing, and compliance departments whose roles are essential to the smooth operation of the business.
We encourage social engagement within each office and the wider firm with social functions, sporting opportunities, and the opportunity to join in with our charity fundraising, which could be anything from baking for an office coffee morning to a parachute jump!
Details of current vacancies can be found below.
To learn more about careers and training opportunities with Symonds & Sampson, please click here.
Symonds & Sampson LLP seeks a Qualified Surveyor to join our expanding Commercial department. The role will be based in our established Wimborne office, where a new commercial office will be created to support a growing client base in the eastern region of our operations. The role is a superb opportunity to build on a growing business and offers an incredibly varied role enabling the successful candidate to manage the eastern region’s commercial business, which is active in all aspects of commercial surveying.
Key Responsibilities
This will include, but not be limited to:
Essential Skills
Proven experience in commercial surveying and agency is essential.
Rewards
Starting Date - As soon as possible, but negotiable for the right candidate
Full Time - 9:00 am to 5:30 pm weekdays
Salary - A competitive salary dependent on experience, in the region of £50,000 pa, with OTE potential
The Office - Our Wimborne office is situated just off the Market Square in the centre of Wimborne, close to shops and eateries. It is home to Residential Sales, Rural and Professional departments.
Applications - To apply for the role, please send your CV with a covering letter to Ryan Holmes by email
Closing Date – 27th June 2026. The closing date may be brought forward if we receive a high volume of applications. To avoid disappointment, we suggest submitting your application promptly.
Job Type - Full-time
Further Information - For further information, please contact Ryan Holmes, 01305 261008 (Option 5).
No Agencies
Key Responsibilities
This will include, but not be limited to:
- Purchase and sale of commercial property
- Leasing and letting of commercial property
- Landlord and Tenant related matters, acting for either landlords or tenants
- Valuation for banks, private individuals, probate and general tax planning
- General professional advice for commercial clients
- Commercial Property/Estate Management
Essential Skills
- MRICS/AssocRICS Qualified
- Registered Valuer
- Full UK Driving license
Proven experience in commercial surveying and agency is essential.
Rewards
- A competitive salary dependent on experience in the region of £50,000 + OTE potential
- Training and subscriptions of RICS, along with any additional qualifications required
- Opportunity to establish a client base and progress in your career
- Holidays start at 30 days per annum, including bank holidays, and increase with long service
- Work-based pension scheme
- Firm-wide events
- Sporting and social opportunities
- Paid parking
- Annual salary reviews
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Free eye tests and a contribution towards glasses
- For further details of Careers and Training with Symonds & Sampson, please click here
Starting Date - As soon as possible, but negotiable for the right candidate
Full Time - 9:00 am to 5:30 pm weekdays
Salary - A competitive salary dependent on experience, in the region of £50,000 pa, with OTE potential
The Office - Our Wimborne office is situated just off the Market Square in the centre of Wimborne, close to shops and eateries. It is home to Residential Sales, Rural and Professional departments.
Applications - To apply for the role, please send your CV with a covering letter to Ryan Holmes by email
Closing Date – 27th June 2026. The closing date may be brought forward if we receive a high volume of applications. To avoid disappointment, we suggest submitting your application promptly.
Job Type - Full-time
Further Information - For further information, please contact Ryan Holmes, 01305 261008 (Option 5).
No Agencies
Symonds & Sampson LLP seeks a dynamic and driven Lettings Manager to join our team. Based at our Dorchester and Poundbury offices, you will play a key role in growing our residential lettings portfolio and delivering outstanding customer service.
Key Responsibilities
Proven experience in residential lettings or sales is essential.
Rewards
Starting Date - As soon as possible but negotiable for the right candidate
Full Time Working Hours - 9:00am to 5.30pm weekdays, and joining a Saturday morning rota from 9am to 1pm
Salary - A competitive salary dependent on experience of £35,000 to £40,000, with OTE of £38,000 to £45,000
The Office - The Poundbury and Dorchester Offices are both situated close to shops and eateries, and are home to Residential Sales and Lettings departments
Applications - To apply for the role, please send your CV with a covering letter to Rachael James by email or by phone on 01258 452670
Closing Date – 20th June 2026. The closing date may be brought forward if we receive a high volume of applications. To avoid disappointment, we suggest submitting your application promptly.
Job Type - Full-time
Further Information - For further information, please get in touch with Rachael James, contact details above
No Agencies
Key Responsibilities
- Proactively win new instructions to expand the lettings portfolio
- Build and maintain strong relationships with landlords and tenants
- Provide high-quality customer service, ensuring a smooth and professional lettings process
- Work closely with the existing lettings teams to ensure seamless daily operations
- Conduct property appraisals, attend viewings, and manage negotiations
- Monitor the local property market to identify growth opportunities and market trends
- Strong ability to win instructions and develop a portfolio.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- A customer-focused approach with a commitment to providing a high standard of service
- ARLA qualification is desirable but not essential
- Confident in the use of a computer and data management systems essential
- Full driving license with access to a vehicle
Proven experience in residential lettings or sales is essential.
Rewards
- A competitive salary dependent on experience of £35,000 to £40,000, with OTE of £38,000 to £45,000
- Holidays start at 30 days per annum (pro rata), including bank holidays, and increase with long service
- Work-based pension scheme
- Firm-wide events
- Sporting and social opportunities
- Paid parking
- Annual salary reviews
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Free eye tests and a contribution towards glasses
- For further details of Careers and Training with Symonds & Sampson, please click here
Starting Date - As soon as possible but negotiable for the right candidate
Full Time Working Hours - 9:00am to 5.30pm weekdays, and joining a Saturday morning rota from 9am to 1pm
Salary - A competitive salary dependent on experience of £35,000 to £40,000, with OTE of £38,000 to £45,000
The Office - The Poundbury and Dorchester Offices are both situated close to shops and eateries, and are home to Residential Sales and Lettings departments
Applications - To apply for the role, please send your CV with a covering letter to Rachael James by email or by phone on 01258 452670
Closing Date – 20th June 2026. The closing date may be brought forward if we receive a high volume of applications. To avoid disappointment, we suggest submitting your application promptly.
Job Type - Full-time
Further Information - For further information, please get in touch with Rachael James, contact details above
No Agencies
Symonds & Sampson LLP seeks a qualified Rural Chartered Surveyor to join our Rural & Professional team in Wimborne, Dorset. 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 Partners to grow the office by creating relationships with other professionals and clients to undertake work types including but not limited to:
Essential Skills
Closing Date - 15 July. The closing date may be brought forward when we receive a high volume of applications. To avoid disappointment, we suggest submitting your application promptly.
Further Information - For further information, please get in touch with A-J Monro by email or by phone on 01202 882103.
Applications - To apply for the role, please send your CV with covering letter to A-J Monro, Symonds & Sampson LLP, 5 West Street, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 1JN, or send it by email.
The Office - The Wimborne office is situated near to the market square in the centre of the town, close to the Minster and amenities.
No Agencies
Working with the Partners to grow the office by creating relationships with other professionals and clients to undertake work types including but not limited to:
- Valuation for banks, private individuals, probate and general tax planning
- Assisting with Rural and Farm Agency
- Planning for a range of agricultural, commercial, residential and diversification applications
- General professional advice for rural clients
- Landlord and Tenant advice
- Countryside stewardship and SFI
- Compensation claims, utilities and telecoms
Essential Skills
- Full UK Driving Licence
- RICS qualified
- RICS registered valuer
- Member of the CAAV
- A competitive salary, dependent on experience, plus car allowance
- Market-leading commission structure
- Opportunity to establish a client base and progress career
- Holiday starting at 30 days per year, including bank holidays plus additional annual leave days during Christmas week
- Long service rewarded with up to five additional annual leave days
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Work-based pension scheme
- Company social and sporting events
- CPD and subscriptions to RICS and CAAV, along with any additional qualifications required
- Free eye tests and a contribution towards glasses
- For further details of Careers and Training with Symonds & Sampson, please click here
Closing Date - 15 July. The closing date may be brought forward when we receive a high volume of applications. To avoid disappointment, we suggest submitting your application promptly.
Further Information - For further information, please get in touch with A-J Monro by email or by phone on 01202 882103.
Applications - To apply for the role, please send your CV with covering letter to A-J Monro, Symonds & Sampson LLP, 5 West Street, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 1JN, or send it by email.
The Office - The Wimborne office is situated near to the market square in the centre of the town, close to the Minster and amenities.
No Agencies
Symonds & Sampson LLP seeks a Senior Planner to join the Professional Services Department in Sturminster Newton, Dorset. This is a client facing, fee earning role, which involves working closely with all departments of the Firm from the early concept stage of a project through to discharge of planning conditions on Residential, Agricultural and Commercial projects across the Wessex region.
Essential, day-to-day responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Essential Skills
Closing Date - 15 July. The closing date may be brought forward when we receive a high volume of applications. To avoid disappointment, we suggest submitting your application promptly.
Further Information - For further information, please get in touch with Edward Dyke by email or by phone on 01258 472244.
Applications - To apply for the role, please send your CV with covering letter to Edward Dyke, Symonds & Sampson LLP, Agriculture House, Market Place, Sturminster, Dorset, DT10 1AR, or send it by email.
The Office - The Sturminster Newton office is home to Professional Services, Farm Agency, Residential Sales, and our Property Auctions Department.
No Agencies
Essential, day-to-day responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Giving initial feasibility advice, completing Planning Appraisals including formulating planning strategy's for clients, and dealing with Pre-Application Enquiries
- Drafting Planning Statements, Design & Access Statements and other supporting documentation
- Dealing with the preparation, submission and management of the full breadth of application types relating to Residential, Commercial and Agricultural property, including applications for Listed Building Consent
- Acting as Project Lead including liaison and management of external consultants and working closely with our in house design, rural, commercial and valuations teams
- Advising on and dealing with planning conditions, Section 106 agreements, Community Infrastructure Levy and other planning obligations
- Advising on the promotion of development sites for adoption
- Dealing with the preparation, submission and management of planning appeals
Essential Skills
- Must have previous client facing experience in a similar role in either the Public or Private sector and must be used to working as part of an interprofessional team, or independently
- Must have an excellent working knowledge of policy/regulation, NPPF and Local & Neighbourhood Plans affecting our primary areas of operation
- Must be a Chartered Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI)
- Ideally, Chartered with 3 years PQE
- A competitive salary dependent on experience plus commission
- Training and subscriptions of required qualifications
- Opportunity to establish a client base and progress career
- Holiday starting at 30 days per year, including bank holidays plus additional annual leave days during Christmas week
- Long service rewarded with additional holiday days
- Work based pension scheme
- Company social and sporting events
- Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses
- Enhanced maternity pay
- For further details of Careers and Training with Symonds & Sampson, please click here
Closing Date - 15 July. The closing date may be brought forward when we receive a high volume of applications. To avoid disappointment, we suggest submitting your application promptly.
Further Information - For further information, please get in touch with Edward Dyke by email or by phone on 01258 472244.
Applications - To apply for the role, please send your CV with covering letter to Edward Dyke, Symonds & Sampson LLP, Agriculture House, Market Place, Sturminster, Dorset, DT10 1AR, or send it by email.
The Office - The Sturminster Newton office is home to Professional Services, Farm Agency, Residential Sales, and our Property Auctions Department.
No Agencies
If you are considering a career change within, or to the property industry, we would love to hear from you. Vacancies may become available within all departments within our network of offices. For more information, please do get in touch.
- Residential Sales
- Commercial Agency
- Development Land & New Homes
- Agricultural Auctions
- Marketing & Administrative Services
- Residential Lettings
- Farms & Land
- Property Auctions
- Professional Services
- Accounts
For further information, please contact HR on 01305 236237 or by email.
Career Spotlights
Symonds & Sampson Welcomes New Rural Chartered Surveyor
Symonds & Sampson is delighted to welcome Rural Chartered Surveyor Alice Nicholson to the firm.
Alice, who is a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and an RICS Registered Valuer, has joined the Yeovil office as part of Symonds & Sampson’s commitment...
Alice, who is a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and an RICS Registered Valuer, has joined the Yeovil office as part of Symonds & Sampson’s commitment...
Valuing Our Qualifications
Will Cairns joined Symonds & Sampson in 2021, having graduated from Reading University with a BSc in Real Estate. In an article in Country Matters 2026, he reflects on taking his APC exams, the final step in his journey to becoming a fully-fledged Chartered Surveyor and RICS Registered Valuer.
“In...
“In...
Career Spotlight - Graduate Surveyor Duncan Bird
Having joined the firm in the latter half of last year, Graduate Rural Surveyor Duncan Bird from our Sherborne office reflects on his 'Route to Rural'.
“In 2025, after a successful 28-year career in education that inspired thousands of children of all ages and nationalities, I took a...
“In 2025, after a successful 28-year career in education that inspired thousands of children of all ages and nationalities, I took a...
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