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Axis CLC Group is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor for its Planned Repairs & Maintenance division. You will oversee commercial activities, maximise profit, and work closely with clients, delivery teams and subcontractors to ensure accurate cost control and timely invoicing.
Your role includes managing valuations, variations, and SOR data; ensuring compliance with contract terms and delivering value through effective procurement and cost management across projects.
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.
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.
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.
Knowledge of NHF Schedule of Rates
JCT, NEC and NHF contract terms
Price Per Property contract models
Social housing background (desirable)
Strong IT literacy
Previous Quantity Surveying experience (essential)
A salary of up to 52K depending 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
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.
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.