The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors in Scotland (RICS Scotland) has appointed Peter Haggarty FRICS as its new chairman.

Mr Haggarty, director of construction and facilities management in the estates and commercial services directorate at the University of Glasgow, takes over from Archie Rintoul FRICS.

Archie previously sat on the RICS Valuation Professional Group Board in Scotland and was instrumental in the formation of the Compensation and Compulsory Purchase Forum, compulsory purchase being an area in which he has worked throughout his professional career. Archie is also an expert in the affordable housing arena.

Gail Hunter, director of RICS in Scotland, said: “I would like to thank Archie for his work as chairman and we are delighted to welcome Peter into position.

“Peter has been an active member of RICS Scotland, previously serving as senior vice chairman, and has made a substantial contribution to the organisation.

“At a time of unprecedented uncertainty and upheaval in the aftermath of Brexit, it is imperative that our professionals have the clarity and certainty they need to ensure markets can continue to make progress. A key component of this will be RICS’s ongoing work to ensure professionals have respected qualifications that adhere to international standards and provide the reassurance that clients need.”

Commenting on his appointment, Mr Haggarty said: “RICS Scotland plays a vital role in ensuring the highest professional standards and I look forward to working with members to continue to drive the profession forward.

“My focus as chairman will be to help inspire the next generation of professionals, raise the profile of RICS and champion greater diversity. Archie was a superb chairman, and I’m honoured to be following in his footsteps.”