Rural Estate Surveyor – Maternity Cover
We are seeking someone to provide maternity cover on a fixed term contract.
Reporting to the Head of Rural Property & Land, we’re looking for a self-motivated and commercially astute rural land management professional to assist with the day-to-day running of its property enterprises. This will include a wide range of interesting work including the letting and management of a range of agricultural, commercial, and residential property, rural planning, landlord and tenant matters, grants, renewables, and many other matters across a diverse rural portfolio.
The successful candidate would ideally be a member of the RICS with a few years’ experience in rural estate management, either resident on an estate or based in a company and with an understanding of private client owners’ needs.
Applications are also encouraged from those with more limited but relevant experience. Being a member of the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV) would be desirable but is not essential.
Due to the wide variety of work, you will be capable of taking direct responsibility for some of the general day-to-day duties of managing a landed estate and work independently with minimum supervision.
It’s important that you are a strong team player with good people skills and a friendly manner, able to build relationships with staff, tenants, and the owners’ family. You will have excellent IT skills, good attention to detail and be able to deal with a wide variety of tasks in a timely manner.
For more information and to discuss confidentially please contact jobs@englefield.co.uk.
Forester
The Englefield Estate are offering an exciting opportunity to join the forestry team managing 1,300 hectares of woodland in Berkshire and Hampshire. The Estate’s woodlands are split roughly 50/50 conifer and broadleaf and are manged for timber production, wildlife and recreational benefits.
The role is a hands-on, practical position carrying out forestry management activities that enhance the Estate’s woodlands and contribute towards the Estate’s vision to be a diverse and sustainable business, supporting vibrant communities and delivering environmental benefit.
The Forester will also be involved in external contracting where appropriate, working on woodlands or Estates not owned by The Englefield Estate. The successful candidate will be part of the small, established forestry team working out of the Estate’s Forestry Yard in Mortimer West End. The work will cover the full range of forest management activities from planting and pruning to tree felling and timber extraction.
Application deadline: 31st July 2026
For the full job description and to Apply: please email your CV to Katie O’Neill at jobs@englefield.co.uk. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
We are a long established, family-owned business managing a diverse range of land and property interests. We take pride in our heritage, including the contribution we make to the local economy, the environment and local communities.
The Englefield Estate manages 14,000 acres of mainly rural land and property in West Berkshire. We are hands on in the management of our farming, forestry and property interests and take a long-term view of good stewardship, investment and building strong local relationships.
The Englefield Estate has never operated in isolation. We are acutely aware of the importance of being good neighbours and playing an active role in matters that affect the community.