Countrywide Surveying Services has promoted Sarah Chalmers-Stevens to associate director of learning and development with immediate effect.

Chalmers-Stevens (pictured) joined the firm as a graduate in 2004 and qualified as TechRICS before completing her RICS Assessment of Professional Competence and achieving MRICS status in 2011.

She spent a number of years surveying across the South West and South Wales, later progressing to managing surveyor and then regional manager.

For the past five years she has worked within learning and development, focusing on mentoring and supporting both trainee and qualified surveyors. In her new role, she and her team will oversee colleagues working towards AssocRICS, the APC and leadership development programmes.

Countrywide said that around 700 surveyors have progressed to qualification through its AssocRICS training academy to date. Applications are now open for the next intake.

Chalmers-Stevens said: “Watching people fulfil their career goals and achieve brilliant things is one of the greatest rewards of my role.

“I’m proud to continue championing the profession I love, encouraging more people to join it, and ensuring they receive the very best support and guidance throughout their careers with Countrywide Surveying Services.”

Matthew Cumber, managing director at Countrywide Surveying Services, added: “Sarah is a prime example of someone who has grabbed their opportunity with both hands and has excelled in all the roles she has performed in the business.

“Her leadership and drive will continue to attract excellent candidates into the business and begin their surveying careers at Countrywide Surveying Services.”

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