The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has appointed Sirah Parkes FRICS as the new chair for the East Midlands Regional Board, succeeding Amrit Sagoo.
Sirah joined the RICS East Midlands Regional Board in 2024 and serves as senior managing surveyor at SDL Surveying, a division of the MSS Group. With over 25 years of experience as a chartered surveyor, Sirah’s distinguished career spans commercial practice, development, landlord and tenant, and her current role where she is part of a team that manages 120 residential sector surveyors.
A fellow and RICS ambassador, Sirah passionately advocates for education, social and economic mobility. She played a pivotal role in developing iPad technologies pivotal to RICS-compliant bank lending site note capture and reporting, as well as Level 2 iPad technology now widely used in residential valuation and surveying.
Her commitment to equality, diversity, and maintaining professional excellence has been a hallmark of her career.
Sirah Parkes said: “This is an incredible privilege and an equally significant responsibility. My roots are in the East Midlands, and I am confident in my ability to fulfil this role. My vision is to ensure that our Board provides an inclusive, well-informed experience for our members. Engaging locally—listening, interacting, and understanding member needs—is at the heart of my approach.
“This role allows me to channel member feedback directly into the core of RICS. As a fellow member, I understand the importance of feeling heard and connected to the institution. I am determined that my new platform will support the next generation of surveyors, ensuring their relevance across disciplines and providing excellent educational and career opportunities, whether through apprenticeships or university routes.”
