Senior Quantity Surveyor

Axis; London Borough of Newham; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Car allowance

Pension, medical scheme options and s—

Life assurance

25 days’ holiday + bank holidays

Perkbox benefits

24/7 GP referral and wellbeing support

Volunteer day

Refer-a-friend bonus

Development opportunities

Job summary

Axis CLC is a national property maintenance and compliance partner with extensive experience across the UK. We seek a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial governance for complex façade, roofing and envelope refurbishments in social housing, including high-rise buildings.

You will manage valuations, cost reports, subcontractor accounts and variations, while supporting budgets and cashflow. The role demands strong commercial judgement and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor in social housing, including high-rise buildings.
• Experience with planned works or framework-based contracts.
• Strong commercial awareness and cost control capability.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial and financial performance of a portfolio of external works projects, including façade, roofing and envelope refurbishments on high-rise buildings up to £20M.
• Prepare and review valuations, cost reports and forecasts.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, applications and final accounts.
• Control variations with accurate pricing and justification.
• Support budgets, cashflow forecasts and cost value reconciliations.
• Collaborate with operations to align delivery and commercial outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms and client requirements.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities; support audits and governance.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Budgeting and cost control

Subcontractor management

Contract knowledge

Communication & stakeholder management

Excel / IT literacy

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in construction or commercial field

Tools

Excel

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 Senior 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 a diverse portfolio of planned external works projects, including large-scale and complex façade, roofing and envelope refurbishment schemes on high-rise residential buildings, with individual project values up to £20M
• 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 social housing to include high rise buildings.
• 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 £70,000 based on experience
• Bonus scheme
• Car allowance
• Pension, medical scheme options and life assurance
• 25 days’ holiday + 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 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.