Axis, part of Axis CLC, is a trusted property services specialist delivering responsive repairs, planned works, refurbishments and voids services. We employ more than 1,500 people and support over 250 clients across London and the South East. Backed by over 110 years of combined experience across the Axis CLC group, we help keep residents safe, properties well maintained and clients fully compliant.

The Role

We’re looking for a detail-driven and analytical Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial performance of our operational teams. You’ll play a key part in maximising revenue, protecting margin, and ensuring all completed works are accurately valued, recorded and compliant.

Working closely with operational managers, finance, clients and the supply chain, you’ll provide insight, reporting and commercial control that keeps our contracts running efficiently and sustainably.

Responsibilities

• Review completed works to ensure accurate valuation using Schedule of Rates (SOR) and agreed contract mechanisms.

• Identify opportunities to maximise value and minimise commercial risk across repairs and voids workflows.

• Review, verify and approve subcontractor claims, ensuring costs are captured accurately and in line with delegated authority.

• Raise purchase orders, manage cost capture and support financial month-end processes.

• Prepare commercial and performance reports for management, highlighting trends, risks and opportunities.

• Support periodic commercial reviews with Commercial Managers, Finance, and operational leads.

• Maintain and improve commercial processes, documentation and systems to drive efficiency and consistency.

• Liaise with clients, subcontractors and internal teams on commercial matters, ensuring clear communication and timely resolution of queries.

About You

• You’re commercially aware with a strong eye for detail, capable of interpreting data, challenging inconsistencies and supporting informed decision-making.

• You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing accuracy with deadlines and demonstrating confidence when liaising with multiple stakeholders.

• Experience working within responsive maintenance, housing repairs or a similar contracting environment.

• Strong working knowledge of Schedule of Rates (SOR).

• Experience producing commercial reports, analysis, or performance summaries.

• Ability to multitask, prioritise and meet deadlines.

• Confident decision-maker with sound problem-solving skills.

• Strong analytical ability with excellent attention to detail.

• Competent user of job management systems and Microsoft Office (especially Excel).

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary Package

• 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays

• Long-service awards recognising key milestones

• Perkbox: discounts on coffee, cinema, travel, wellbeing and more

• 1 paid volunteer day per year

• Training, support and progression — Axis promotes from within

• Inclusive culture with a focus on wellbeing, teamwork and continuous improvement.

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.