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 contracts Strong 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
* Hybrid Working
* 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
Salary description
£65000.00 - £70000.00 per year