Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor job to work for a developer on premium new housing developments in the Caribbean

Project Details

A contractor QS type role to work on a range of smaller high-end residential projects.
Mostly built using concrete and drylined, with exterior works, retaining walls and swimming pools. 
Luxury high end finishing of apartments is essential.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Establish budgets
• Generate bills of quantity separated into labour and material costs
• Manage budgets
• Budgeting for labor and materials & managing labor budgets and approving releases or payments.
• Supervise trades
• Monitor actual costs v budgets & look for further savings
• Report to the CEO and Construction Director

Desired Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in the luxury residential sector is preferred
• Experience of working in the Caribbean or internationally is advantageous
• Experience of working for a UK based housing developer or contractor desired 
• Experienced and able to handle both pre and post contract work, and with a real knowledge and understanding of how take offs, budgets and costs are assessed and managed throughout the construction process

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

An HNC or BSc in Quantity Surveying is expected.
UK experience is preferred although experience of working in a location like the Caribbean is also desirable.

Employing Company Overview and Profile

An exciting integrated developer in Barbados that designs and builds luxury residences.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• Salary paid part locally in Barbados and part offshore where appropriate
• Generous bonus 
• The work visa is likely to take 4-5 weeks to be approved
• Various ID and qualification checks will be required before the QS is appointed.