Director - Rural Property & Estate Management

Location: Castle Douglas / Client Site (In‑Person) Contract: Full Time or Part Time

We are seeking an experienced Director / Senior Surveyor to lead and develop rural property management services across a diverse portfolio of estates, farms and landholdings. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for delivering exceptional client service, overseeing junior surveyors, and driving strategic growth within the Property & Forestry department.

About the Role

You will work closely with senior leadership to manage a core base of retained estate management clients while delivering high‑quality consultancy across rural property, landlord & tenant matters, strategic planning, and negotiation of property rights. The role combines hands‑on estate management with high‑level strategic thinking, project delivery and team development.

This position is ideal for a commercially minded rural surveyor ready to step into a Director‑level remit, take ownership of client relationships, and contribute to the long‑term growth of the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day estate management across a varied rural portfolio

• Deliver strategic advice on landlord & tenant matters, property management and negotiation of rights

• Manage projects from inception through to completion

• Support consultancy work including compulsory purchase and negotiation of property rights

• Prepare fee proposals and quotations for approval

• Supervise, mentor and develop junior surveyors

• Conduct performance reviews and support professional development

• Build strong relationships with clients and understand their business drivers

• Identify opportunities to cross‑sell wider rural services

• Engage in business development and support departmental growth

• Maintain strong relationships with external professionals

• Ensure compliance with RICS, GDPR and internal policies

• Maintain high professional standards and commitment to CPD

• Support administrative processes including time recording, billing and file management

Qualifications & Experience

• MRICS qualified

• CAAV qualified or working towards

• Strong technical knowledge of rural property and estate management

• Commercial mindset with demonstrable business development experience

• Excellent communication skills and ability to adapt to different audiences

• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Full UK driving licence

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

What We Offer

A competitive salary, flexible working options, and a generous benefits package including enhanced holiday entitlement and additional leave for length of service. Full details will be discussed with shortlisted applicants.