Concept, part of Axis CLC, is one of the UK’s leading property service specialists, delivering expert property maintenance, refurbishment and compliance services across complex and highly regulated environments. Established in 2003 and backed by the wider strength of Axis CLC, operating from 23 UK offices with more than 2,500 employees and over 110 years of combined experience. Concept supports clients across Defence, Education, Healthcare and Critical National Infrastructure, delivering safe, compliant solutions across a wide range of essential property services.
Our team based in Portsmouth are looking to recruit a 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
- 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.
About You
- Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within commercial and public sector environments.
- Demonstrable experience delivering projects ranging from £250k to £2.5m+, supported by a sound understanding of JCT and NEC forms of contract and effective cost control procedures.
- 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
What We Offer
- Salary between £60,000 - £70,000 depending upon experience
- Car Allowance
- Free Parking
- 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
- Private Medical Insurance
- 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
