The role and about the client:We are recruiting on behalf of a Tier 1 contractor for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role in one of the most significant and complex construction projects in the sector. With the project to be based in Basingstoke.Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 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 Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor on complex, high-value projects Strong negotiation and analytical skills Well-developed interpersonal skill