Senior Quantity Surveyor – Public Sector & Fit-Out

Axis CLC; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

Free Parking

25 days’ holiday + bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Perkbox discounts and wellbeing offers

Refer-a-friend bonus after probation

Job summary

Axis CLC's Concept team in Portsmouth is seeking a qualified Quantity Surveyor to drive cost control, value for money and robust commercial governance on healthcare, education and public sector projects.

You will manage valuations, cost reports, subcontractor accounts and variations, while ensuring alignment between delivery and commercial goals. The role offers a £60,000–£70,000 salary, car allowance, and 25 days holiday.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in commercial and public sector environments.
• Experience delivering projects £250k–£2.5m+ with JCT and NEC contracts.
• Ability to manage subcontractor accounts and valuations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• IT literacy including Excel and commercial systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial and financial delivery of commercial interior, fit-out, and refurbishment projects across healthcare, education, and public sector environments.
• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

IT literacy

Tools

Excel

Job description

Axis CLC's Concept team in Portsmouth is seeking a qualified Quantity Surveyor to drive cost control, value for money and robust commercial governance on healthcare, education and public sector projects.

You will manage valuations, cost reports, subcontractor accounts and variations, while ensuring alignment between delivery and commercial goals. The role offers a £60,000–£70,000 salary, car allowance, and 25 days holiday.