Quantity Surveyor (Internal)

Axis CLC Group; Birchfield; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

Pension

Medical scheme

Life assurance

Holiday entitlement

Perkbox

Volunteer day

Refer-a-friend bonus

Development opportunities

Job summary

Axis CLC Group is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our Planned Repairs & Maintenance division. You’ll oversee commercial activities, manage valuations and variations, and work closely with clients, delivery teams and subcontractors to drive project profitability.

This role requires knowledge of NHF/SOR, JCT and NEC contract terms, and previous QS experience. We offer a salary up to £60K, car allowance, pension and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of NHF Schedule of Rates.
• JCT, NEC and NHF contract terms.
• Price Per Property contract models.
• Target Cost Contract Model.
• Social housing background desirable.
• Strong IT literacy.
• Previous Quantity Surveying experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and monitor all commercial activities to achieve project objectives.
• Ensure project profit targets are met, with effective cashflow and margin control.
• Review and submit Applications for Payment.
• Cleanse and correct Schedule of Rates (SOR) data where required.
• Review void specifications and advise on correct SOR code usage.
• Finalise all completed jobs to ensure timely invoicing.
• Approve contra charges and cost transfers.
• Monitor material spend and plant hire.
• Secure best value from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Review subcontractor variations, ensuring client approvals where necessary.
• Ensure all chargeable works are accurately captured.
• Maximise use of Schedule of Rate codes across all workstreams.
• Advise on, formulate and submit loss & expense claims where applicable.
• Carry out post-completion commercial evaluations to inform future projects.
• Produce accurate cost-to-complete and value forecasts in line with budgets; report any variances that may affect margin or programme.
• Review contract terms before commencement and highlight commercial risk, key clauses and obligations to the project/delivery team.
• Ensure adherence to Health, Safety, Environmental and HR policies.
• Provide excellent customer service and uphold company values.
• Submit quotations or estimates to clients as required.

Skills

NHF Schedule of Rates

JCT NEC NHF contracts

Price Per Property models

Target Cost Contract

Social housing background

Strong IT literacy

Previous Quantity Surveying

Job description

Axis, part of Axis CLC, is a trusted property services specialist delivering responsive repairs, planned works, refurbishments and voids services. We employ more than 1,500 people and support over 250 clients across London and the Southeast. Backed by over 110 years of combined experience across the Axis CLC group, we help keep residents safe, properties well maintained and clients fully compliant.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our Planned Repairs & Maintenance division. In this vital role, you’ll ensure commercial excellence across our projects, managing valuations, pricing variations, maximising profit, and working closely with clients, delivery teams, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and monitor all commercial activities to achieve project objectives.

• Ensure project profit targets are met, with effective cashflow and margin control.

• Review and submit Applications for Payment.

• Cleanse and correct Schedule of Rates (SOR) data where required.

• Review void specifications and advise on correct SOR code usage.

• Finalise all completed jobs to ensure timely invoicing.

• Approve contra charges and cost transfers.

• Monitor material spend and plant hire.

• Secure best value from subcontractors and suppliers.

• Review subcontractor variations, ensuring client approvals where necessary.

• Ensure all chargeable works are accurately captured.

• Maximise use of Schedule of Rate codes across all workstreams.

• Advise on, formulate and submit loss & expense claims where applicable.

• Carry out post-completion commercial evaluations to inform future projects.

• Produce accurate cost-to-complete and value forecasts in line with budgets; report any variances that may affect margin or programme.

• Review contract terms before commencement and highlight commercial risk, key clauses and obligations to the project/delivery team.

• Ensure adherence to Health, Safety, Environmental and HR policies.

• Provide excellent customer service and uphold company values.

• Submit quotations or estimates to clients as required.

About you

• Knowledge of NHF Schedule of Rates

• JCT, NEC and NHF contract terms

• Price Per Property contract models

• Target Cost Contract Model

• Social housing background (desirable)

• Strong IT literacy

• Previous Quantity Surveying experience (essential)

What We Offer

• Salary, up to £60K dependent on experience + Car Allowance

• Pension, medical scheme options 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 organisation that delivers essential services across housing, education, healthcare, defence and commercial property. You’ll be joining a team that values reliability, quality and social impact, offering long-term stability, meaningful work and genuine opportunities to grow and progress in your career.

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.