Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Grade: H scp 27 £ 39,481 to scp 31 £ 43,149

Contract:

Permanent
Essential

Qualification:

HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying, Construction or a related discipline or higher.
Essential Requirement:
Full Driving Licence
Interview date: 7 October 2026 (In Person)
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Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

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The Role
We are seeking a motivated and detailed-oriented Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial management of our Capital Projects Department.

The postholder will support the provision of professional quantity surveying and cost management services across the Council’s capital programme and will assist in cost planning, financial monitoring, contract administration and reporting under the supervision of the Quantity Surveyors & Cost Controls Manager, whilst developing their own skills and experience towards professional qualification.

The postholder will also take on responsibility or assist the Quantity Surveyor for numerous projects and to work closely with design and project teams and internal stakeholders to ensure the projects commercially on track. The role also includes regular site visits and meetings for the review of the progress, valuation for interim payment, valuation of variations, re-measurement for final accounts settlement, etc.

The role would ideally suit an Assistant Quantity Surveyor who is looking to push on with their career and become chartered through RICS, CIOB or other professional institutions.

About You
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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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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