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 Advisory, Project Management, Cost Management, Asset Management, and ESG, and our people are at the centre of everything we do.
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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.
Quantity Surveyor | Bolton, UK
Quantity Surveyor | Bolton, UK
13/08/2025
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A new an exciting role to support TSA Riley's growth - Giving you the opportunity to work on exciting projects throughout their full lifecycle.
About the role:
As TSA Riley continues to grow our presence in the UK market, we are seeking to strengthen our cost management team in the northwest region by seeking to hire an ambitious and well-rounded Quantity Surveyor.
We are looking for someone capable of performing pre and post contract duties across the full lifecycle of projects from conception through to completion. Someone who can make a positive impact within our team by collaboratively working with internal and external team members to deliver meaningful, lasting and sustainable results for our clients and communities.
TSA Riley in the northwest have enviable partnerships with some of the UK's largest retailers where we are providing a variety of services such as cost management, project management and sustainability consulting on their individual developments and programmes of work.
Therefore, candidates with specific experience of operating in a Quantity Surveying role in the retail sector would be particularly desirable to us. However, we are open to considering well-rounded Quantity Surveyor candidates with good pre and post contract exposure and prior experience of working across the whole lifecycle of construction projects.
At TSA Riley, we're committed to supporting your professional development. We believe chartership is a key milestone in your career journey, which is why we offer a structured, in-house APC programme designed to help you achieve RICS status efficiently and with confidence.
If you're ready to make a meaningful move in your career with a team that values your growth and contributions, we'd love to hear from you.
About Your Responsibilities:
You will work collaboratively alongside a team of cost managers and project managers within our Bolton office where you will be responsible for:
* Taking ownership of cost planning, estimating, procurement, and contract administration to ensure commercial quality.
* Leading valuations, variations, payment recommendations, and monthly financial reporting.
* Monitoring commercial performance, identifying risks or opportunities, and supporting corrective actions.
* Tracking contractual obligations, project changes, and financial risks, escalating when required.
* Resolving contractual queries, addressing challenges, and mitigating potential commercial disputes.
* Maintaining cost data, contract records, and reports using TSA Riley systems and templates.
* Maintaining clear, responsive communication with clients and delivery partners.
* Managing client expectations to support satisfaction and build strong, trusted relationships.
* Collaborating with project teams to support performance, share knowledge, and contribute to a positive team culture.
* Managing commercial compliance and contributing to risk management practices in line with TSA Riley standards.
* Contributing to proposals, benchmarking, sector initiatives, and continuous improvement activities.
About You:
* Proven experience at delivering quantity surveying or commercial services in a consulting or client-side environment.
* A tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying or a similarly related discipline. Ideally this will be accredited by the RICS.
* Progressing toward or already holding professional accreditation with a relevant body such as the RICS.
* Solid understanding of a wide spectrum of pre and post contract duties, including cost planning, estimating, procurement, and contract administration.
* Curiosity and adaptability to work across sectors, client accounts and different delivery contexts.
* Proficiency with digital tools to support financial tracking, documentation, and reporting.
* Known reputation for high-quality work, and a collaborative, effective working style.
* Brings critical thinking and problem-solving skills to support effective commercial delivery.
* Experience of working in agile environments and contributing to cross-functional teams.
About Us:
TSA Riley has a 130-year heritage dating back to 1890 when Henry Riley Esq first established a quantity surveying practice in London. In Asia Pacific we trace our roots back to the 1980s through the merging of several respected, small project management and advisory firms.
Now, in the 21st century, we're defining and pioneering a new way of helping our clients drive greater value and impact from their built assets.
Plan. Procure. Deliver. Optimise. Decarbonise. We call this project consulting.
We provide expert strategic, commercial and operations advice; project and cost management; carbon advice; and dispute resolution. This uniquely broad range of services - across the project lifecycle - means we understand the interdependencies at every stage. We combine this with hands-on experience and personalised service to drive greater value, impact and certainty for our clients' projects.
About Our Values:
* We win together: Collaborate openly, learn from each other and succeed as one global team.
* We own it, always: Act with integrity and take responsibility to deliver with purpose.
* We focus on what matters: Striving for high standards to create meaningful, lasting and sustainable impact.
* We are curious: Embrace agility and change, explore ideas and turn our curiosity into progress.
TSA Riley is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
We welcome applications from candidates who are interested in working with us but are not able to commit to a full-time role and/or would require forms of flexible working. Additionally, we provide hybrid working as standard practice.
We would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process. Please contact us if you require any adjustments that would support you throughout your application.
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