Senior Quantity Surveyor

The role & about the client:   On behalf of our client, ITS Construction Professionals South are recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a reputable main contractor based in Andover. This client is a general main contractor that does a variety of Industrial and commercial care and leisure.  Key Responsibilities: Prepare and manage cost estimates, budgets and forecasts throughout project. Monitor expenditure and provide cost advice  Prior to commencing on site, provide input, along with the rest of the commercial team, to the valuation master sheet by populating and formatting it to include all costs and variations.  Valuations to submit to the client at the end of the month.  Submit work in progress and accrued invoice figures to admin/ commercial team at the end of each month in accordance with the financial reporting procedure document.  Sign off invoices submitted by sub contractors Acquaintance with the tender package and overview of projects Attend handover meeting for the project from estimating/ sales to operations  Attend pre start meeting with the contracts manager, site manager and client  Gain a detailed understanding of the scope of works and sub contract packages Quickly identify specialist items potentially on a long lead time. The ideal candidate will have/be: Relevant proven experience as a Senior QS within general main contracting.  Experience working with industrial and commercial care and leisure.  Strong negotiation and analytical skills  Well developed interpersonal skills and the ability to relate complex information in a simple way to a diverse range of people  Strong numeracy and financial management skills  Commercial awareness A clear understanding of HSE building regulations and all relevant legal requirements  Software knowledge in Outlook, Excel, Word, Sage, Eque 2, Project.  Relevant qualifications in Senior QS  Please send an up-to-date CV in strict confidence.   The ITS Group is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. You and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We welcome all applicants and are committed to an inclusive environment for all