Property group celebrates Emma’s career milestone

Clowes Developments has hailed one of its staff who has become a chartered surveyor after initially joining the firm straight from school.

Emma Purdy, who initially joined Clowes in 2017 as a receptionist, has recently achieved chartered status after successfully completing the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence (APC).

After a year on the reception desk, Emma transitioned into the asset management team, supporting Kevin McFarlane, now a director at Clowes.

In 2020, she took a major step forward by enrolling on a workplace degree apprenticeship in Real Estate Management, where she successfully graduated in 2023 with a 2:1 from the University College of Estate Management.

Committed to furthering her qualifications and career, she then began the rigorous APC process.

The firm said that Emma’s success in becoming a chartered surveyor is not only a personal triumph but also reflects Clowes Developments’ ongoing commitment to nurturing in-house talent and supporting long-term professional development.

Kevin said: “Watching Emma grow from her first role at reception into a chartered surveyor has been incredibly rewarding.

“Her achievement is thoroughly deserved, and she has become a vital member of our asset management team. We’re very proud of her hard work and dedication.”

Emma continues her role within Clowes’ Asset Management team, where she is instrumental in managing and enhancing the company’s diverse commercial property portfolio while supporting the next generation at Clowes in their professional advancement.

Emma said: “I’m incredibly grateful to Clowes for the opportunities and support they’ve given me throughout my journey.

“Completing my APC was challenging but extremely fulfilling, and I’m excited to continue contributing to the business in my new capacity as a chartered surveyor.”