Quantity Surveyor

Axis CLC Group; London Borough of Newham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Bonus scheme

Pension & life assurance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Perkbox discounts

Refer-a-friend bonus

Development opportunities

Job summary

Axis CLC Group is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial governance on refurbishment projects across the housing sector in the UK. The role focuses on cost control, valuation activity, and strong subcontractor management within a structured framework environment.

You will drive budgets, forecasts and cost value reconciliations while ensuring alignment with client requirements and contract terms. Axis CLC offers development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor in construction, refurbishment or social housing.
• Experience with planned works or framework contracts.
• Strong commercial awareness and cost control capability.
• Confidence managing subcontractor accounts and valuations.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial and financial performance of planned project refurbishment works.
• Prepare and review valuations, cost reports and forecasts.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, applications and final accounts.
• Control variations, ensuring accurate pricing and commercial justification.
• Support budgets, cashflow forecasts and cost value reconciliations.
• Work closely with operational teams to align delivery and commercial outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms, schedule of rates and client requirements.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities; supporting audits and governance processes.

Skills

Quantity Surveyor experience

Commercial awareness

Cost control

Excel

Subcontractor management

Education

HNC/HND/Degree

Job description

Axis CLC is a national property maintenance and compliance partner, backed by over 110 years of combined experience. We employ more than 2,500 people and support over 400 clients across the UK, delivering essential repairs, refurbishment and building safety services that keep homes and public buildings operating at their best. Each year we complete over 400,000 repairs, helping to keep tenants safe, properties performing and owners fully compliant.

Our projects team looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor. This is a key role within the commercial team, responsible for ensuring cost control, value for money and robust commercial governance across the contract. The role suits a Quantity Surveyor who is comfortable working in a structured, framework-driven environment and who values consistency, accuracy and collaboration.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing the commercial and financial performance of planned project refurbishment works
• Preparing and reviewing valuations, cost reports and forecasts
• Managing subcontractor accounts, applications and final accounts
• Controlling variations, ensuring accurate pricing and commercial justification
• Supporting the preparation of budgets, cashflow forecasts and cost value reconciliations
• Working closely with operational teams to ensure alignment between delivery and commercial outcomes
• Ensuring compliance with contract terms, schedule of rates and client requirements
• Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities Supporting audits, reporting and internal governance processes

This role requires strong commercial judgement, attention to detail and the ability to build effective working relationships across operational and client teams.

About You

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within construction, refurbishment orsocial housing
• Experience working on planned works or framework-based contractsStrong commercial awareness and cost control capability
• Confidence managing subcontractor accounts and valuations
• Good working knowledge of contractual and commercial processes
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• IT literacy, including Excel and commercial systems

Desirable:

• Relevant construction or commercial qualification (HNC/HND/Degree)
• Experience working on local authority or housing framework contracts

What We Offer

• Salary up to £50,000 - £55,000 based on experience
• Car allowance
• Bonus scheme (eligible after 1 years’ service)
• Pension scheme and life assurance
• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
• Perkbox (discounts, perks & wellbeing offers)1 paid volunteer day
• £2000 refer-a-friend bonus after the referee passes probation
• Opportunities for development and progression across Axis CLC

Why Axis CLC

Joining Axis CLC means being part of a national team delivering essential services across housing, education, healthcare, defence and commercial property. We value reliability, quality and social impact, and offer meaningful work with real opportunities to grow.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Many faces, one Axis CLC. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. If you need any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.