Quantity Surveyor

A unique opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join a boutique property developer delivering luxury housing developments in the Caribbean.

This role offers visa sponsorship and the chance to work in a stunning location while gaining hands-on international experience in premium residential construction.

Project Details

This fixed-term appointment involves managing the commercial aspects of several bespoke, high-end residential schemes.

Projects include concrete structures with drylining, external works, retaining walls, swimming pools, and luxury interior finishes.

You will be responsible for overseeing the full spectrum of quantity surveying duties across the project lifecycle.

Local guidance and full support will be provided to ensure a smooth transition into the regional construction practices and regulatory environment.

This is not only an exceptional professional opportunity but could also lead to extended or permanent employment for the right candidate.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Establish budgets
• Generate bills of quantity separated into labour and material costs
• Generate Labour contracts
• 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

• A minimum of 4 years of experience.
• Previous experience in the luxury residential sector is preferred
• UK experience is preferred although experience of working in a location like the Caribbean is also desirable.
• Experience of working for a building contractor or housing developer.
• On-site experience required.
• 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.
• Measurements of Bills of Quantities experience
• Revit or AutoCAD experience

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• An HNC or BSc in Quantity Surveying is expected.

Employing Company Overview and Profile

An exciting integrated developer in Barbados that designs and builds luxury residences, including homes, high storey buildings and condos.

A full client overview will be provided to shortlisted candidates.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• Salary paid part locally in Barbados and part offshore where appropriate
• Annual Bonus dependent on performance.
• Local tax is payable as per local laws.
• Vehicle, insurance, maintenance and fuel provided
• Company phone provided
  

The Visa is likely to take 4-5 weeks to be approved

Various ID and other checks will be required before appointment.