Robert Sterling Surveyors has appointed Stephen Lowe to the new position of senior surveyor.

Lowe (pictured) joins having previously spent six years working as director of corporate solutions at CBRE, including four years in Hong Kong managing a property portfolio for a large IT company.

In this new role, Lowe will predominantly be working with lenders on commercial properties in Kent and Essex.

He said: “I felt it was time for a new challenge with a more hands-on approach and I’m excited by the prospect of being involved with projects from conception through to completion.

“Robert Sterling Surveyors has been recognised as one of the best companies in the business with multiple award wins and impressive recent growth. I’m looking to develop and progress my skills to help contribute to further successes.”

Arwel Griffith, managing partner at Robert Sterling Surveyors, added: “Having first met and worked with Stephen over 10 years ago, it is great to have him working with us again as part of the team. He brings a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to this important role.”