Assistant Quantity Surveyor

We're seeking people who bring together a unique blend of personal strengths, technical know-how, and a genuine passion for the built environment and construction industry.

TSA Riley is a global organisation, 1,000 people strong. We provide expert project consultancy across project management, cost management, advisory, ESG, and asset management, and our people are at the centre of everything we do.

We help clients create great places to work, live, shop, play, and produce.

Visit our work and grow with us page for information about our graduate, apprenticeship, and professional development programmes, or apply for an advertised position below. We'd love to hear from you.

Cultivate positive and trusting relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.

Effectively communicate ideas and actions that resonate with diverse audiences.

Exhibit drive, flexibility, passion, and a proactive attitude towards tasks.

Take ownership of responsibilities and ensure timely delivery on commitments.

Approach challenges with a solutions-oriented mindset.

Analyse and synthesise detailed information to identify opportunities for improvement.

Possess a degree qualification, underpinning knowledge and skills.

17/12/2025

Join our team in Bolton as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor and work on exciting, fast-paced projects in a collaborative and nurturing environment.

About the role:

We have an exciting opening for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our Bolton office.

If you're a recently qualified quantity surveyor with approximately a year or more of experience in a Quantity Surveying role then we would love to hear from you in relation to this role.

Perhaps you have started a role in the last year or two, but feel you are capable of more? Maybe you just want to experience something new whilst early in your career? Or perhaps you've heard about TSA Riley's fantastic track record of providing a challenging, yet supportive environment for employees in the early stages of their career - allowing you to fulfil your full potential?

You'll work as part of a highly successful team on fast paced projects within the built environment. Quickly giving you exposure to the whole lifecycle of construction projects.

You'll do all of this with expert guidance and support from our trained management team, who will work with you closely to develop your skills and experience as well as setting you key milestones to aid your development as a quantity surveyor.

With access to our internal, industry-leading APC programme, we can also give you all the support required to achieve chartership status and take your career to the next level and beyond.

We're a highly reputable, growing, global consultancy with an exciting future! Come and find out more about how you can be part of our journey! Let's grow together.

How you'll contribute:

Our Assistant Quantity Surveyors support commercial delivery through clear coordination, task tracking, and effective communication. They assist with documentation, help maintain visibility of progress, and contribute to quality outcomes, all while learning from others and building confidence in delivery.

The work is varied, and you'll contribute by:

• Supporting preparation of estimates, cost plans, and procurement documentation.
• Assisting with valuations, variations, and monthly reporting processes.
• Maintaining cost tracking records and commercial documentation.
• Tracking actions, timelines, and deliverables to help maintain project momentum and accountability.
• Coordinating inputs from consultants, contractors, and internal teams.
• Communicating clearly with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders, and following up on tasks proactively.
• Contributing to safe, efficient, and high-quality commercial practices.
• Showing flexibility and a willingness to support a range of projects across sectors, clients, and accounts.
• Taking initiative to build your quantity surveying skillset by seeking feedback and learning from each experience.

About you:

• Typically, 12-18+ months experience of supporting cost management or commercially focussed roles.
• Familiarity with new build, refurbishment…