Quantity Surveyor

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

Job summary

A leading construction firm located in Portsmouth is seeking a Construction Quantity Surveyor / Estimator (Civils) to prepare accurate cost estimates and manage civil engineering projects. The role demands strong commercial awareness and proven experience in project management, handling values of up to £5M. You will be responsible for cost control, financial reporting, and liaising with clients and contractors. This position offers a salary between £60k-70k plus benefits including 25 days holiday and private healthcare.

Benefits

25 days holiday including bank holidays

Pension

On-site parking

Company laptop

Company mobile

Private healthcare

Dental care

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years' experience in commercial tenders.
• Ability to manage projects from inception to completion.
• Understanding of NEC and JCT contracts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates and budgets.
• Monitor finance of all estimated contracts.
• Identify commercial risks and develop responses.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Team collaboration

Numeracy skills

Financial management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or relevant construction degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

ConceptBuilding Services, part of Axis CLC, is a specialist maintenance, compliance and refurbishment provider operating across complex and highly regulated environments. Established in 2003, Conceptsupports clients across Defence, Education, Healthcare and Critical National Infrastructure, delivering safe, compliant solutions from minor repairs through to full-scale building works.

The Role

The Construction Quantity Surveyor / Estimator (Civils) is responsible for the preparation of accurate cost estimates, budgets, and commercial management of civil engineering projects. The role supports tendering, cost control, procurement, and financial reporting to ensure projects are delivered within budget and in line with contractual requirements.

Responsibilities

• Projects – Civils
• Provide costs of proposed projects and survey/cost completed works.
• Prepare detailed forward plans of work commitments and appropriate labour requirements.
• Meet with clients and visit sites to discuss project requirements.
• Identify commercial risks and develop appropriate responses.
• Work alongside Jnr QS to ensure all tenders are sent out by cut off dates.
• Liaise with departmental staff, client departments, contractors, suppliers and statutory authorities in matters relating to work as appropriate.
• Monitor and control the day-to-day finance of all estimated contracts, up to and including production of final accounts.
• Monitor subcontractors, safety practices, construction progress and material needs including and changes which may impact costs.
• Identify VO requirements and issue them in accordance to and contractual changes.
• Write detailed reports detailing costs and progress for clients.
• Project monthly figures, based on overheads vs invoicing, liasing with the Project Co-ordinator to achieve this.
• Regularly update the Eque2 system to ensure the finances/comments are kept up to date for all live projects.
• Following team procedures to ensure progress.
• Compile Cashflows for each project.
• Ensure a detailed handover from tenders to projects is provided.
• Keep folders up to date with correct information.
• Proven experience of managing all projects from inception to completion
• Ability to interpret, understand and organise construction and buildings plans and specifications
• Exceptional numeracy & financial management skills
• Full UK Driving license
• Proven knowledge of groundworks/ civils projects

About You

• Will have at least 3 to 5 years' experience working on commercial tenders
• Be commercially astute
• Be able to work well within a team environment
• Be ambitious and determined
• Be able to work with project values of £5M
• Knowledge on the use of Microsoft project (or similar) is desirable.
• Although not essential, experience with NEC & JCT contracts
• Degree in Quantity Surveying / construction relevant degree

What We Offer

• £60k-70k plus benefits including:
• 25 days holiday inc Bank holidays
• Pension
• On site Parking
• Company Laptop
• Company Mobile
• Private healthcare and Dental care

Why Axis CLC?

Joining Axis CLC means being part of a national organisation that delivers essential services across housing, education, healthcare, defence and commercial property. You’ll be joining a team that values reliability, quality and social impact, offering long-term stability, meaningful work and genuine opportunities to grow and progress in your career.

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.