Stags are looking to recruit a Rural Graduate/Apprentice Surveyor to join our Early Careers Programme to start in September 2027. 

The position will be within our Professional Services department and will include hands-on client facing work from the start. There will be a broad spectrum of work which could include: 

• Formal “Red Book” Valuations 
• Estate Management 
• Farms, Land and Rural Lettings 
• Planning & Development 
• Landlord & Tenant 
• Compulsory Purchase & Compensation 
• Grants & Subsidies 

This position presents a fantastic opportunity for someone to join the department during an exciting period of growth and to build a career with a well-regarded South West property firm. 

We strongly believe that it is important for Trainees to gain a broad range of experience and therefore also arrange for them to spend time in other departments such as residential agency. This will not only be essential in working towards professional exams but will also help to work out what type of work you enjoy.   

To learn more about the role and the Stags Early Careers Programme, click here to read our Early Careers Programme Brochure or here to hear what a former RAU student has to say about Stags and the programme. 

Training and Support 

We appreciate the importance of good training and support for our Trainees and so have a structured APC training programme which includes training days and regular meetings with a designated Supervisor, Counsellor and in-house APC Assessor. 

We will pay for RICS and CAAV membership and the cost of your first APC assessment and CAAV exam. You will also be offered up to five days study leave.  

Once you have passed your APC, you will have a meeting with your Manager to discuss your future career development.  

About Us 

Stags is a multi-disciplinary firm of Estate Agents, Chartered Surveyors and Auctioneers, which has been operating in the South West of England for over 150 years. The firm has a range of departments including; Property Agency and Lettings, Professional Services, Agriculture and Auctions.  

We have 25 offices and locations across the region including five Professional Services “hubs” located in Taunton, Tiverton, Exeter, Totnes and Launceston from which we cover the whole of the West Country. 

We are a Partnership run firm, without faceless individuals, offering a friendly and supportive working environment, with access to a variety of skills and knowledge to be shared. 

Requirements 

Applicants will ideally be studying a RICS accredited degree or looking to start a RICS accredited apprenticeship degree in September 2027 with relevant work experience or placements.  

The skills and characteristics we are looking for include:  

• Excellent communication skills 
• Driven to meet personal and business targets 
• Able to work on your own initiative or as a team 
• Good working knowledge of IT 
• Organised with a high level of attention to detail 
• Effective time management and the ability to prioritise tasks and ensure deadlines are met 
• You will be confident in your abilities and interested in driving and expanding the business 
• Adaptable 
• Full UK driving licence 

 Application Process 

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to Matthew Wilcox at m.wilcox@stags.co.uk. The closing date for applications is 5pm on 20th November 2026.