Rural Surveyor
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently
Not disclosed
Salary
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£43,800
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2454 (86% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £43,800, and Savills is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 3541 (Estimators, valuers and assessors). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2454 Chartered surveyors Most likely code | £33,400 | £35,000 | £39,400 | £43,800 |
3541 Estimators, valuers and assessors Also possible | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Clients come to us, because we are committed to the business of the countryside. Whatever the type of property, whether a farm or estate each of our experienced experts has a specialism relating to our clients’ needs. You will ideally be based out of our Aberdeen office, though you could be partially based in Inverness and Perth offices.
Key responsibilities:
- Red Book Valuation for all purposes, including tax and trust advice, loan security, financial reporting and expert witness for a wide range of rural and prime assets across Scotland
- Advising mainly private clients in relation to access and rights issues
- Provision of strategic advice for agricultural landlords and tenant including rent reviews, tenancy relinquishments and assignments
- Identifying opportunities for new business
- Capability as expert witness
- High level negotiations and ability to deal with contentious disputes
- Shows leadership qualities in multi-disciplinary jobs or complicated projects
- Advanced project management skills
- Enhanced development of network of intermediaries and referrers of business
- Thought leadership and innovative approach to winning new business and developing new service lines
What we offer you:
- Career and Professional Development
- 25-30 Days Annual Leave, depending on grade
- Life Assurance
- Private Medical Scheme
- Virtual GP
- Global Mobility Scheme
- Rewards Platform
- Company Pension Scheme
- Enhanced Incremental Annual Leave
Team Overview
The successful candidate will join our Scotland Rural Consultancy Team, working alongside colleagues based in our Perth, Edinburgh, Inverness and Dumfries offices. We provide both strategic and day-to-day advice to a diverse range of clients across the rural sector.
Recruitment agencies
Submission of any unsolicited CVs or proposals to Savills will be deemed evidence of full and unlimited acceptance of this approach.
Over 42,000 people work for us in more than 70 countries all over the world. This breadth of global coverage, combined with specialist services and market insight, means we'll always have an expert who is local to you.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Chartered surveyors (SOC 2454) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~61k in sample- Middle half £36,296–55,224
- Median £45,188
- Going rate £43,800
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–39,400
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Savills holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2454 going rate of £43,800. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.