The variety of roles available for a rural surveyor is reflective of such a diverse and growing industry with opportunities in a variety of roles, locations and types of clients.

As a Graduater Surveyor on the rural pathway, you'll have the opportunity to work across a wide range of teams. These include Rural Property Management, Valuation, Agency, Compulsory Purchase and Compensation, Minerals, and Agribusiness.

As a consequence of the variety of roles available, the projects you can be involved in and the types of clients can be hugely diverse. From private estates and family farms to corporate clients and public sector bodies, you'll be exposed to a broad spectrum of rural property matters.

If you have a passion for the countrysdie and the agricultural industry, rural surveying offers a unique opportunity to work on a wide array of property-related projects. It's a role that blends technical knowledge with interpersonal skills to deliver the best outcomes for clients - while making a tangible impact on rural communities.

Key Information

Our rural graduate programme provides you with the ideal route t to becoming a chartered member status with the RICS. Working within the rural industry means that Graduates are well prepared to undertake the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) and become a Chartered member of the RICS on the Rural Pathway. You’ll receive structured training and mentoring to support your journey through the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC), with exposure to a wide variety of competencies that directly align with your day-to-day responsibilities. At Fisher German, we’re committed to helping you build a well-rounded skillset in rural property, while also supporting your personal and professional growth in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment.

Roles within the graduate rural pathway sit across a range of areas within Fisher German and consequently there are a large range of roles and locations available depending on the type of work you are interested in. We try to locate our graduates into offices/ teams where there are a few colleagues to support you on your APC journey.

You could potentially be in any of the following main offices that have our range of rural teams (however please note locations on the application form as the requirement of locations we are recruiting to)

  • Ashby de la Zouch
  • Worcester
  • Banbury
  • Stafford
  • Bury St Edmunds
  • Ashford
  • Doncaster
  • Newark
  • Market Harborough

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I chose Fisher German because I wanted to build my career in a business that values both professional development and collaboration. Working as a Graduate Planner has given me the opportunity to work on a diverse range of planning projects, develop my technical skills and learn from experienced colleagues.

Molly Smith

MSc Environmental Science

My Journey - 2025: Graduate

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