Quantity Surveyor

Position Overview:

Please Note:This opportunity is based in the Caribbean region and requires relocation for the successful applicant.

This is an exclusive opportunity for a motivated Quantity Surveyor to join a successful Contractor in the Turks and Caicos Islands. This is a rare opportunity where candidates without prior overseas experience will be considered although those with prior Caribbean or remote location experience will get first refusal. The business operate within the high-end residential, leisure and hospitality sectors with a full and growing order book into 2025. The position would most likely suit someone with at least 5-years post-qualification experience as a Quantity Surveyor.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of Bills of Quantities (including take-offs)
• Conducting cost analysis and preparing cost estimates for construction projects
• Reviewing project plans and specifications to determine the scope of work and materials required
• Preparing and managing project budgets and cash flows
• Manage subcontractors and suppliers including reviewing and processing their interim payment applications as well as negotiating contracts and resolving disputes
• Materials procurement
• Working knowledge of main and sub-contracts
• Monitoring and controlling project costs, preparing and analyzing project cost reports, and forecasting future costs
• Providing advice and recommendations to project teams on cost and contract related matters
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards
• Preparing RFP's, evaluating responses and issuing of subcontracts
• Preparing detailed Scope of Works

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field
• Accreditation to the RICS would be advantageous

Required Skills:

• Minimum of 5 years' industry experience
• Proven track record of successfully leading larger projects or managing multiple smaller projects
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently, motivate and support the team
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards in the Caribbean region - not essential but advantageous
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required

Pay range and compensation package:

• Salary: US$100,000 (tax-free)
• Package: Housing provided for length of time plus vehicle and health insurance

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