The former chief executive of ULS Technology was also a managing director of Legal & General Surveying Services. In 2012 he was awarded an honorary fellowship of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

The move comes following a very busy 2020 for e.surv. In April it launched its Remote Valuation Solution to increase its support for lenders and it vowed to continue to provide both remote and physical valuations in 2021.

It is also working hard to maintain its commitment to prioritise the safety and welfare of its customers, employees and the wider public.

e.surv’s former managing director, Jane Cross, will be taking on a new role helping to drive group strategy for LSL Property Services.

David Stewart, LSL Group CEO, said: “Jane has done a great job taking e surv forward over the past year, including successfully leading the business during the unprecedented challenges brought about by the COVID outbreak.

“I’m looking forward to continuing to work closely with her as we take forward the wider Group strategy.

“At the same time, I’m delighted that we have been able to secure Steve Goodall as her replacement.

“Steve knows e.surv’s business well and has a proven track record in the sector. I’m sure he will prove to be an outstanding leader for the business and an excellent addition to the LSL senior executive team.”

Steve Goodall, said: “I am delighted to be joining e.surv at this crucial stage in its development and am thrilled to be joining a team whose talents, expertise and experience mean we are well equipped to meet the challenges and seize the opportunities of the valuation and survey markets head-on.”