Senior Quantity Surveyor

About the role

Axis CLC is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team in Westminster. The role focuses on cost control, value for money and commercial governance for planned refurbishment projects across the UK.

Key responsibilities

• Manage commercial and financial performance of refurbishment works.
• Prepare and review valuations, cost reports and forecasts.
• Administer subcontractor accounts, applications and final accounts.
• Control variations, ensuring accurate pricing and commercial justification.
• Support budget preparation, cash‑flow forecasts and cost‑value reconciliations.
• Collaborate with operational teams to align delivery with commercial outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms, schedule of rates and client requirements.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Assist with audits, reporting and internal governance processes.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor in construction, refurbishment or social housing.
• Experience with planned works or framework‑based contracts.
• Strong commercial awareness and cost‑control capability.
• Confidence managing subcontractor accounts and valuations.
• Good knowledge of contractual and commercial processes.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.

Required skills

• Excel

What we offer

• Salary up to £70,000 per annum.
• Car allowance and bonus scheme (after 1 year).
• Pension scheme and life assurance.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Perkbox discounts, perks and wellbeing offers.