Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor Film Studio Development | Main Contractor | Windsor Area About the Project

A significant film studio development near Windsor featuring purpose-built sound stages, post-production facilities, and supporting infrastructure. Design & Build contract with the Main Contractor holding full commercial responsibility. 18-month programme from mobilisation to practical completion with phased handover to client.

You will be the commercial lead on-site, accountable for:

• Cost control, commercial management, and financial reporting throughout contract
• Managing cost plan, tracking variations and claims, controlling subcontractor payments
• Interfacing with client's quantity surveyor on financial and contractual matters
• Monthly cost reporting, final account forecasting, and change control processes
• Managing relationships with client QS and design team
• Protecting the Main Contractor's margin through hands‑on site attendance and financial discipline

• 7+ years as Quantity Surveyor in Main Contractor environment
• 3+ years at Senior QS level on projects of £15M+
• Strong commercial acumen in cost planning, cost control, variations, and final accounts
• Experience with contract administration under standard forms (JCT, NEC)
• Proficiency in cost management software
• Proven experience managing subcontractor payments and claims
• Strong numeracy, attention to detail, ability to manage multiple cost streams

• RICS membership (APC or MRICS)
• Experience on Design & Build contracts or similar risk‑transfer models
• Familiarity with specialist procurement (MEP, façade, specialist fit‑out)
• Knowledge of film studio or specialist infrastructure

• Commercial sharpness — spot cost exposure early and present options clearly
• Meticulous with numbers but pragmatic about delivery
• Effective communication with subcontractors, clients, and internal teams
• Ownership of cost control without becoming a bottleneck
• Comfortable working independently but knows when to escalation

• Salary: £90,000-£95,000 per annum (depending on experience and RICS status)
• Contract:
  
  Permanent for project duration (18 months) with potential extension
• Location:
  
  Windsor area, full-time on-site
• Reporting to:
  Project Manager
• Start date:
  
  ASAP