Countrywide Surveying Services (CSS) has appointed Steve Lees as associate director of technical services.

Lees (main picture, inset) brings over 25 years of extensive experience in residential surveying and valuation.

Most recently, he held the position of Senior Specialist for Residential Surveying at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), where he was instrumental in driving the advancement of professional standards across the sector. Lees now returns to CSS, where he worked earlier in his career.

In his new role, he will support CSS’s expanding technical team, which brings together some of the industry’s most experienced specialists.

HUMAN TOUCH

Matthew Cumber, managing director at Countrywide Surveying Services, said: “The addition of Steve strengthens what is already one of the most experienced technical teams in the industry.

“With the use of technology, we’ve been able to take our quality and audit functions to a new level, freeing our team to focus on the human insight that really matters in terms of spotting developing trends, aligning with client needs, and keeping them ahead of industry change.

“Steve’s background with RICS and his long-standing commitment to raising professional standards make him an outstanding addition to the business.”

RAISING STANDARDS

Lees said:“The technical team at CSS is already hugely respected across the market, and I look forward to contributing to its continued growth and helping drive standards even further forward at what is a pivotal time for both the business and the surveying profession.”

And he added: “With evolving regulation, growing environmental considerations, and the continued adoption of new technology, there has never been a greater need for clear technical leadership.

“I’m excited to work alongside such experienced colleagues to ensure CSS remains at the forefront of quality, insight and innovation.”