Quantity Surveyor

Grade: J scp 35 £46,142 to £50,269
Contract: Permanent
Essential Requirement: Full driving licence
Essential Qualification: Degree-level education or equivalent relevant experience with chartered status and full membership of RICS (or equivalent) is desirable, with evidence of CPD and commitment to professional development.
Interview date: 19 May 2026
For further information about this role, contact: adrian.mcloughlin@bolton.gov.uk

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The Role
We are seeking an experienced and commercially aware Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of a wide range of capital projects across the Council’s estate.

The postholder will provide high quality, cost-effective quantity surveying and cost management services across all stages of project delivery, from feasibility through to final account. This includes cost planning, value engineering, procurement support, tendering, contract administration, interim valuations, financial reporting, risk management, negotiation of claims and agreement of final accounts.

The role will work closely with project managers, design teams, contractors, consultants and client representatives to ensure projects are delivered with strong financial control, value for money and compliance with Council governance and statutory obligations. The postholder will also contribute to the preparation of robust estimates, forecasts and cost plans to support business cases and political approvals.

About You
You will hold a degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline. Chartered status and full membership of RICS, or equivalent, would be desirable, together with evidence of continuing professional development.

You will have significant experience of providing quantity surveying and commercial management support on building projects, including feasibility estimates, cost planning, bills of quantities, tendering, contract administration, valuations, variations, claims management and final accounts. You will also have experience of advising clients and stakeholders on financial and contractual matters across a range of projects.

You will have strong working knowledge of JCT and NEC forms of contract, excellent commercial and financial acumen, and the ability to manage expenditure, cashflow and forecasts within a budget-controlled environment. Strong ICT skills are required, particularly in Excel, and you should be confident in presenting complex costing information clearly and effectively.

You will need strong communication and negotiation skills, the ability to work under pressure and use your own initiative, and a sound understanding of the wider construction environment, including building, architectural, mechanical and electrical matters and their cost implications.

The role will require attendance on site and occasional work outside normal office hours to meet service needs.

Note:

Please ensure that your Personal Statement is no longer than one page. In addition, please include within the same document your responses to the questions below. Each response should be no longer than half a page.

Question 1 (max. 0.5 page)

Describe your experience of preparing estimates, cost plans and financial advice for construction projects from feasibility through to detailed design and delivery.

Question 2 (max. 0.5 page)

Describe your experience of administering building contracts under JCT and/or NEC, including valuations, variations, claims, final accounts and cost reporting.

Question 3 (max. 0.5 page)

Describe how you have worked with project teams, consultants, contractors and clients to protect commercial interests, manage risk and secure value for money on construction projects.

Interview Date & Location:
Team Interviews will take place via Teams during W/C 11th May 2026.
Final face-to-face interviews will take place at Bolton Town Hall on Tuesday 19th May 2026.

Recruitment Timeline:
Advert closes on Thursday 30th April 2026.
Shortlisting will take place during W/C 4th May 2026.
Team interviews via Teams will take place during W/C 11th May 2026.
Final face-to-face interviews will take place on Tuesday 19th May 2026.

About Us
This is your opportunity to join us at an exciting time as we have strong ambitions for the borough.

Bolton is a great place to work. We are a welcoming organisation that wants to contribute to a place where people feel active, connected and prosperous. We are passionate about improving the outcomes and experience of Bolton people. We want Bolton to be a vibrant place built on strong cohesive communities, successful businesses and healthy, engaged residents.

As an employer we want to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment, by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits, including discounts and exclusive gym membership prices and salary sacrifice schemes. In addition, we offer a generous annual leave allowance, flexible work opportunities, access to a Pension Scheme, as well as a range of employee wellbeing and support services.

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