Company: James & Partners
Location: Perth
Posted: May 1st, 2026
Senior Associate Director - Rural Valuations Salary: Up to £60,000 + Bonus + Car Allowance Location: Perth (Hybrid / Remote Working Available)
I'm working exclusively with a highly regarded and nationally recognised rural surveying practice, known for handling some of the UK's most premium private client and landed estate portfolios. With continued expansion planned across 2025, the business is now looking to appoint a Senior Associate Director to take a leading role in their rural valuation offering. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced MRICS Rural Surveyor / Registered Valuer who wants a role with genuine autonomy, strong long-term progression, and access to major client work across the region.
The Role This position is focused primarily on rural and agricultural valuations, with scope to contribute to wider professional work depending on experience and interest.
You will take responsibility for the delivery and coordination of valuation work across the area, working closely with senior leadership and supporting the development of junior surveyors.
Key responsibilities include:
Undertaking rural valuations for a broad range of purposes including loan security, taxation, inheritance and estate planning, rural residential property, and development land/planning appraisal
Producing high-quality, detailed valuation reports
Managing and overseeing work via major lender valuation portals
Supporting and guiding other valuers, offering technical oversight and mentoring
Building strong long-term relationships with private clients, landowners and professional introducers
Identifying and supporting opportunities for business development and new instruction generation
This is a highly client-facing role requiring strong technical credibility and the confidence to advise at senior level.
What's on Offer
Core Package
Salary up to £60,000
Car allowance (up to £5,000)
Discretionary annual bonus
Excellent long-term progression route
Strong CPD support and training
RICS fees paid
Annual Leave and Lifestyle
27+ days holiday plus bank holidays
Option to buy up to 5 additional days
Volunteering days
Regular social and team events
Health and Wellbeing
Private medical cover
Health screening
Wellbeing support and mental health services
Gym discounts and eye care vouchers
Why This Role? This is a rare opportunity to join a market-leading rural practice offering high quality valuation work, premium private client and estate portfolio exposure, flexible working, strong internal support and career structure, and a genuine leadership role within a growing regional team.
If you're a rural valuer looking to step into a Senior Associate Director position with excellent long-term prospects, I'd be keen to have a confidential discussion.