Andrew Murdoch has joined specialist lender Together as group valuations manager, following 12 years with Eddisons.

The lender says it is a crucial role in which he will oversee the lender’s panel of valuers and work closely with individual panel members to assess lending decisions and help mitigate risk.

Murdoch (pictured) is a RICS-registered valuer and registered receiver and has widespread experience in valuation, asset management and value enhancement.

Having been an associate director in the valuations team at Eddisons, his experience incorporates eight years specialising in corporate recovery, insolvency and LPA receiverships, including two year-long secondments in the corporate recoveries teams at Nationwide Building Society and The Co-operative Bank.

Murdoch said: “Our success at Together is built on the decisions of valuers. As we grow, so will our panel and I’m very much looking forward to strengthening existing relationships and developing new ones at this exciting time of fast-paced progression for the business.”

Ritchie Watson, director at Together, added: “Andrew has outstanding credentials and is a great addition to the team as we continue our path to further growth.”