Quantity Surveyor(Internal)

Axis CLC Group; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Mileage reimbursement

Performance bonus

Phone allowance / BYOD

Pension

Medical scheme options

Life assurance

25 days’ holiday + bank holidays

Perkbox benefits

Job summary

Axis CLC Group is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor for planned works and void refurbishment on a Southampton-based framework. The role focuses on SOR pricing, surveying, scoping and commercial management within a live social housing contract.

The successful candidate will manage valuations, cost control and commercial reporting while liaising with clients and internal teams to ensure delivery on time and to budget.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Quantity Surveying within social housing/planned maintenance/voids.
• Strong knowledge of NHF/SM7 pricing frameworks.
• Experience with measured term contracts and SOR-based commercial management.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines in a live environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out site surveys and assess planned maintenance and void works.
• Prepare scopes of works, specs and cost estimates.
• Measure, price and value works using NHF/SM7 rates.
• Review variations and support cost control across the contract.
• Produce accurate valuations and pricing submissions within deadlines.
• Liaise with client reps, contract managers and operations teams.

Skills

Quantity surveying

NHF/SM7 pricing

Measured term contracts

Commercial awareness

Multi-tasking

Stakeholder engagement

Excel / estimating systems

Education

HNC/HND/Degree

Tools

Excel

Estimating systems

Job description

CLC, part of Axis CLC, is a national maintenance and refurbishment provider supporting clients across the healthcare, defence, leisure, heritage, commercial and education sectors. Backed by over 110 years of combined experience and the wider strength of Axis CLC, operating from 23 UK offices and employing more than 2,500 people nationwide, we deliver responsive repairs, planned maintenance, compliance, decarbonisation and refurbishment services through a UK-wide operational network and long-established regional presence.

We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor - Planned Works & Voids to join our Southampton-based team, supporting a live social housing maintenance framework delivering planned maintenance and void refurbishment works.

This is a commercially focused role operating within a Schedule of Rates (SOR) environment, supporting the effective commercial management of planned works and void programmes. The role will involve surveying, scoping, measuring, valuing and commercially managing works across a live framework contract, with a strong focus on Schedule of Rates pricing and operational support.

This role supports a long-term strategic partnership with a key social housing client, offering stability, continuity of work and the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development and success of a live operational framework.

The role is primarily office-based in Southampton, with the opportunity for some hybrid working.

The role would suit an experienced maintenance or social housing Quantity Surveyor with strong knowledge of measured term contracts, SOR-based commercial management and planned maintenance environments.

As an experienced Quantity Surveyor, your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out site surveys and assessing planned maintenance and void refurbishment works
• Preparing scopes of works, specifications and cost estimates
• Measuring, pricing and valuing works using NHF / SM7 Schedule of Rates frameworks
• Reviewing variations, identifying commercial risks and supporting cost control across the contract
• Producing accurate valuations and commercially robust pricing submissions within agreed deadlines
• Reviewing drawings, client requirements and subcontractor quotations
• Supporting Operational and Commercial teams during mobilisation and live contract deliveryLiaising with client representatives, contract managers and operational teams to support effective project delivery
• Maintaining accurate commercial records, pricing documentation and reporting information
• Ensuring compliance with contractual, regulatory and health & safety requirements

Key Requirements

• Proven experience within Quantity Surveying, commercial or estimating roles across social housing, planned maintenance, voids or property services environments
• Strong knowledge of NHF / SM7 Schedule of Rates pricing frameworks
• Experience within measured term contracts and SOR-based commercial management environments
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines within a live operational environment
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and commercial / estimating systems

Desirable

• Construction-related qualification (HNC/HND/Degree)
• Knowledge of social housing regulations and compliance standards
• Experience across planned works, voids or maintenance frameworks
• Experience working within local authority or social housing contracts

What We Offer

• Salary £50,000 - £60,000 depending on experience
• Car allowance and mileage reimbursement
• Performance Related Bonus Scheme
• Mobile phone allowance / BYOD support
• Pension, medical scheme options and life assurance
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Perkbox benefits worth up to £350 per year, including discounts, perks and wellbeing support
• 24/7 GP referral and wellbeing support service
• 1 paid volunteer day
• £2,000 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 delivering essential services across housing, education, healthcare, defence and commercial property.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

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