
Russell Bolton, MRICS
Russell Bolton, MRICS
A qualified chartered surveyor and project manager with over 40 years of experience, Russell founded Russell Bolton Consulting in 2021 after five years as managing partner, where he successfully expanded Rider Levett Bucknall’s (RLB) Northwest offices. Prior to this, he held senior management roles as partner and director at Gleeds, Avison Young, Arcadis and EC Harris.
Throughout his career, Russell has developed a vast amount of experience in managing and growing organisations across various services and sectors. He has led large cost and project management teams on numerous landmark projects, both regionally and nationally. Recently, Russell has served as development manager for several significant high-rise city centre residential projects in Manchester.
Russell brings a wealth of knowledge, broad expertise and leadership across multiple sectors. His blue-chip client portfolio includes major names such as Allied London, Barclays CRE, Bet 365, Carlyle Group, Catalyst Capital, Hilton Double Tree, ITV plc, BBC, Langtree, Liverpool Vision, Manchester Airports Group, Modus, Peel Holdings and the University of Manchester, among others.
His experience spans the entire development cycle, with notable projects in sectors such as commercial office developments, regional HQ offices, city centre residential developments, affordable housing, student residences, and major urban regeneration schemes.
He has also managed health and life sciences projects, education facilities, aviation infrastructure, industrial and logistical projects, large stadiums, media facilities, and government estate rationalisation. His diverse portfolio reflects his leadership and ability to deliver complex projects across a wide range of industries.
Professional membership

Academic qualifications
CEM Diploma Surveying (QS)