Senior Quantity Surveyor

CLC; Norwich; On-site; GBP 59,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A national maintenance and refurbishment provider is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor in Norwich to manage the commercial and financial performance of a major refurbishment programme. Key responsibilities include overseeing cost control, managing subcontractor accounts, and ensuring compliance with contract terms. Candidates should have proven experience in construction and strong communication skills. This role offers a salary up to £70,000 plus various benefits, including a car allowance and bonus scheme.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus scheme (eligible after 1 years’ service)

Pension scheme 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

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within construction.
• Experience working on planned works or framework-based contracts.
• Confidence managing subcontractor accounts and valuations.

Responsibilities

• Managing the commercial and financial performance of planned refurbishment works.
• Preparing and reviewing valuations, cost reports and forecasts.
• Controlling variations, ensuring accurate pricing and commercial justification.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Cost control capability

Stakeholder management

IT literacy

Education

Relevant construction or commercial qualification (HNC/HND/Degree)

Tools

Excel

Job description

CLC, part of Axis CLC, is a national maintenance and refurbishment provider with over 1,000 employees and 13 UK offices. We support clients across the healthcare, defence, leisure, heritage, commercial and education sectors, delivering essential building services. As part of the Axis CLC group, backed by over 110 years of combined experience across the organisation, we offer responsive repairs, planned maintenance, compliance, decarbonisation and refurbishment solutions nationwide.

CLC is delivering a long-term programme of planned refurbishment works on behalf of Norwich City Council, working across occupied residential properties. We’re looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial management and financial performance of this programme.

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 planned refurbishment works
• 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 construction, refurbishment or social housing
• 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 per annum, plus benefits:
• Car allowance
• Bonus scheme (eligible after 1 years’ service)
• Pension scheme 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

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.