Jonathan Shaw, operations director at Harvey Donaldson & Gibson Chartered Surveyors, has been appointed to the RICS Scotland Board, bringing more than 20 years of residential surveying and valuation experience to the institution’s leadership.

Co-opted onto the board, Shaw (pictured) will support RICS Scotland’s focus on professional standards, regulation and leadership at a time of accelerated change across housing, valuation and infrastructure. His appointment underscores the board’s intent to strengthen its operational expertise in a property market grappling with regulatory evolution and shifting client demands.

At Harvey Donaldson & Gibson – a long-established firm within the Countrywide Group – Shaw has led operational improvements and driven professional development across a wide network of RICS-qualified surveyors. His practical background, particularly in the residential sector, is seen as critical in bolstering RICS Scotland’s capacity to respond to ongoing structural shifts in the Scottish property landscape.

Speaking of his appointment, Shaw said: “I’m honoured to join the RICS Scotland Board and look forward to supporting its important work in shaping the future of the profession. We’re at a pivotal time for the surveying industry, and I’m committed to helping ensure that RICS continues to lead from the front in professional standards, innovation, and best practice across the built environment.”

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, through its Scottish arm, sets and enforces professional standards across land, property, infrastructure and construction. The organisation is playing an increasingly visible role in influencing policy and professional expectations across the built environment, particularly as housing and sustainability remain high on the political agenda.

Professor Norman K. McLennan, chair of RICS Scotland, welcomed Shaw’s appointment, noting: “Jonathan brings a wealth of hands-on experience and respected leadership within the residential and valuation sectors. His appointment strengthens our ability to represent the full breadth of the profession in Scotland. I’m delighted to welcome him to the Board and look forward to his outstanding contribution.”