In the role, Grace will oversee surveying operations, lead the team of surveyors and work closely with the regional management team.
She will also manage trainee surveyors and offer peer-to-peer training support.
Grace joins the firm from E.surv, where she was a residential surveyor and valuer for around six years.
Before that, she was a quantity surveyor at Sir Robert McAlpine for around five years, and prior to that, she was a quantity surveyor at Laing O’Rourke for around three years.
Rebecca Freeman, director of field operations at CSS, said: “We’ve been steadily expanding our management opportunities while strengthening support for our field surveyors and enhancing leadership training, particularly in emotional intelligence and people skills. Gillian is a fantastic addition to our leadership team, and I look forward to the positive impact she will undoubtedly make.”
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Grace added: “CSS’ dedication to professional development and support for its surveyors immediately stood out to me and aligns with my own passion for growth in the industry. With that in mind, I look forward to collaborating with my new colleagues and contributing to the team’s continued success.”
Last month, the firm promoted Kate Marlow to the role of surveyor development head.
