An RICS Chartered Surveyor with over 20 years’ experience in the surveying profession, 16 of them with JLL in a variety of positions, Glaswegian Ms de Almeida received an Honours degree in estate management from the University College of Estate Management.

She has specialised in property management for over a decade, during which time she has been responsible for managing a mixed portfolio of retail, office and industrial properties.

Ms de Almeida said: “I’m thrilled to join Shepherd’s burgeoning property management team at a time of expansion for the firm and look forward to bolstering its comprehensive range of commercial property and asset management services to the benefit of clients.”

Steven Barnett, managing partner at Shepherd Chartered Surveyors, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Gillian to our busy Glasgow office where her experience and expertise will be of great benefit to clients through efficient management of their property assets.”