UK Chartered Surveyors and Property Consultants, Graham + Sibbald, have appointed a new Director in their Edinburgh office working within the Asset Services team.
Jill Gayford, has spent the last twenty years working within Asset Management in both consultancy and client side, with extensive experience across Scotland and South of the Border she is the right fit to continue Graham + Sibbald’s expansion plans.
Prior to joining Graham + Sibbald Jill held the position of Partner at Cushman & Wakefield, where she advised on a range of institutional and private clients including DTZi, Aviva, New River. She also managed the Gyle Shopping Centre, Edinburgh, Springfield Quay, Glasgow as well as multi-let offices and industrial estates.
In her early career she worked at Galbraith Group where she advised on a range of private clients’ portfolios including Buccleuch Property, Cheviot Investments and Frederick Properties. The portfolio’s included multi-let offices, retail and industrial properties. Jill then spent around five years working at BNP Paribas within the valuation and rating team where she dealt with institutional clients such as British Airways on their portfolio valuations as well as undertaking rating work for a number of Health Boards including Lothian, Fife, Highland and Lloyds Banking Group.
Jill Commented: “I’m delighted to be part of a business that truly values professional service delivered with a personal touch. I believe that clear and consistent communication is essential to ensuring properties are managed effectively ensuring that both landlords and tenants enjoy a positive experience and excellent service.
Claire Galbraith, Executive Director, Asset Services added: “We are thrilled to have Jill join the team, she has extensive experience and has worked with a variety of client across the years. This paired with her commitment to clients is the reason we appointed Jill. I look forward to working with Jill and continuing to expand our offering within the Asset Services team.”
Graham + Sibbald is one of the UK’s leading multi-disciplinary property consultancy firms, delivering a broad range of services across commercial and residential sectors. With a network of 24 offices nationwide, the business has continued to strengthen its UK footprint through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions. This continued expansion underlines the company’s commitment to building a comprehensive, integrated service offering while maintaining its focus on delivering expert, locally informed advice to clients across the UK.
