Rural teams

Since our first instruction, in 1885, to oversee the portfolio of the Marquess of Lincolnshire, estate management has been at the core of the Carter Jonas business. That estate remains under our stewardship today, but our business has grown to manage over 1.3 million acres throughout England and Wales, with a diverse portfolio ranging from mansion houses to large, multifaceted estates. We have also expanded our offering, and now have specialist teams across the range of property sectors who complement our longstanding rural property services. These include agency, leisure, energy, management, sustainability, valuations, minerals and waste, finance, and geospatial solutions. As a Partnership with over 1,000 people, operating nationwide from seven hub offices and a further 27 regional offices, we can offer the best of both worlds to potential recruits – from graduates to partners.

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Our rural teams at a glance

We are working on >4GW of solar developments

Our average Google review rating is 4.75

We have delivered 4,500 projects for Network Rail

We dealt with the sale of over £300m worth of rural property last year

We manage over 1,000 miles of ports and foreshores

We have 100+ RICS registered valuers

We manage over 1.3m acres of land

We have 34 offices, including nine in Central London

A selection of our work

our 2025 Vision

£300m

1,000

1.3m acres

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Project: Identification and acquisition of land for public park

Working with and on behalf of the local authority to acquire a single site to offset proposed residential development.

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Project: Management of sporting estate

Management of a prestigious sporting estate in the Cotswolds, plus expansion from 343 to over 1,000 hectares and implementation of the shoot.

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Project: Sale of Tucks Farm

Preparation for sale, including management of farm staff and clearance for farm machinery and equipment, and extensive marketing campaign.

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Project: Planning for permanent rural workers dwelling

Seeking planning permission for a for a permanent rural workers dwelling for an existing horse livery business.

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2. Project: Aviation House
a. Client: Food Standards Agency
b. Services provided: Building Consultancy
c. Location: Holborn, London

3. Project: Silverstone Business Park
a. Client: MEPC
b. Services provided: Commercial agency, Asset management
c. Location: Northamptonshire

4. Project: JJ Thomson Avenue
a. Client: University of Cambridge
b. Services provided: Property and asset management
c. Location: Cambridge

Throughout 2018-19, agreement was achieved for the following Vision statement for the Commercial division, working toward 2025:

“To grow the division into a team that provides a truly national, robust, co-ordinated and personal service that works to enhance the built environment for our clients through continued investment in our people and regional diversification.”

This Plan has been written in recognition of the work that has been undertaken throughout the previous plan period to build the Commercial division to a £21 million division, equating to over one quarter of the business, both in terms of turnover and headcount.

To continue to build upon this, it is recognised that focus needs to be applied to our resources and regional and service structure. Infrastructure in support of the divisional activity will also be essential in a time of great change in relation to automation and technological enhancements.

This Plan has been created through consultation with members of the division, with input added from across the current regional offices and national service teams, together with Business Services heads. This has been undertaken to ensure that we understand our Partners’ and staff’s aspirations lie for the Plan period more widely than on the financial basis on which the previous Plan was focused.

Each team has an individual charged with developing their business plan over the Vision 2025 period. In conjunction with the Divisional Board, they are responsible for setting the annual budget, the business plan and implementing it.

Our vision for sustainability is to adopt business strategies and activities that meet the needs of Carter Jonas while protecting, sustaining, and enhancing human and natural resources now and for future generations. Since 1855 our people have worked with the natural environment to create more sustainable outcomes for the property and landowners that we have served and within the communities that we work. There are three key elements through which we manage our commitments to sustainability:

Our sustainable business

Building Exterior, Built Structure, City, Cityscape,

We are proud members of the UK Green Building Council and have achieved both the Gold Accreditation as an Investor in People and also the Good Practise Award in recognition of our wider commitments to health and wellbeing. To view all of our accreditations and read more about the work we are doing to lead the industry in ESG and EDI go to the dedicated sustainability section of our website.

ESG Policy

SUSTAINABILITY REPORT

ANNUAL SCORECARD

Our detailed policy statement that sets out clear high level aims and objectives for the firm, our ESG Policy is owned by our Management Board and will update periodically

Our Annual Sustainability Report is published and circulated internally and externally. The report shows our progress against our objectives (as set out in the Annual Scorecard)

Our Annual Scorecard is the framework within which we set specific objectives and measure our performance against them using a clear red, amber, green system

Our people

Carter Jonas has given me the support and time to pass my APC. My work offers a variety of jobs, so each day is different and presents a different challenge to tackle. As the firm is multi-disciplinary, it gives you the opportunity to work with different departments such as renewables which also helps expand your knowledge. Moreover, Carter Jonas has supported several of my business development ideas such as a clay day and charity cricket match.

The core of Carter Jonas is its people and culture. I’m frequently reminded by those who have joined our team about the warm and friendly welcome they received. This ethos is important to us and is underpinned by our values which are approachable, effective and ambitious. These values depict how we encourage everyone to work together in our business for mutual benefit, and that of our clients.

Tim Jones Head of Rural

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Surveyor doing road survey using modern robotic total station EDM before begining of construction works and setting construction site

It is an exciting time to be working in the rural sector so, if you are an enthusiast, make contact – we might just have the perfect role for you.

I have recently come back from maternity leave, now working flexibly providing a good work/ family life balance. Carter Jonas has been very supportive throughout and provide a great maternity package, especially as I worked for the company over five years. I continued to be promoted when on maternity leave and have now worked my way up from Graduate to Associate Partner. My work role is very varied from estate management, rural planning to compulsory purchase and compensation. My role has changed since I started with the firm, as Carter Jonas has allowed me to develop areas which I’m passionate about.

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Project: Oxford Science Park
a. Client: Magdalen College
b. Services provided: Asset management, Office agency
c. Location: Oxford

Project: Ullswater Heights

Energy development of solar, batteries and wind, which puts Ullswater Heights on track to be the UK’s first truly net-zero holiday park.

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I joined Carter Jonas six years ago when we opened the office in Taunton, and I have enjoyed being part of the South West team and growing awareness of our service offering in the region. I have been given the support and flexibility to manage my own workload and grow my own client base. Being allowed to take full responsibility for my own instructions is fulfilling and has also enabled me to work more flexibly when appropriate, and to maintain a healthy work/life balance. I deal with a wide range of rural property sales and associated professional work and enjoy this mixture of work. Being part of a national firm helps to secure instructions, especially for the marketing of farms and land which often require national exposure to maximise value. It has also helped me to broaden my skillset.

Partner

Jack Mitchell

One of the most important elements of the success of a business is its people. Having worked at Carter Jonas for a number of years, I can categorically say that the firm puts its people first. They take career path of their people seriously, and I have been promoted a number of times during my time here, most recently to Partner. Our workload is interesting and varied, and collaborating with other specialist teams within the business not only offers a greater skillset for our clients but helps share knowledge between our people and sets us apart from other national firms.

Partner

Hannah Burton

Project: Management of the Crown Estate

Complete management of the majority of the Crown Estate’s rural and coastal portfolio, including strategic advice.

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