E.surv Chartered Surveyors has revealed that David Harbour will join the firm on 20 February 2017 as its new chief surveyor.

Harbour will be responsible for advising both clients and surveyors on the major emerging and existing themes impacting valuation.

He will report to risk and governance director, Paul Ray Collins,

He has over 30 years’ experience in the UK property market and will provide an interface between the operation and its markets, providing assurance on the effectiveness of internal controls through the evolution of risk-based surveyor quality programmes.

Ronan Jennings, e.surv’s managing director, said: “A combination of commercial acumen and practical surveying experience makes David a compelling proposition for e.surv.

“He will play an important role in consolidating our reputation as property risk experts and leaders in residential surveying and we are very pleased to be welcoming him to the business.”