*This role is Based Full time in the Caribbean.
Our client is a well-established Main Contractor in the Caribbean, and we are supporting them in their search for a QS to join their commercial team. They cover a broad range of projects on Island from new build (RC/Steel Frame) to Refurb and Civil/Infrastructure. You will be starting work on a 3 year £45M new build project, due to break ground in April 2026.
You will be confident in your ability to take new build projects (RC/Steel Frame) from precon to final accounts in the region of £20M+, with a strong understanding of contract administration and risk mitigation.
This is an amazing single-status opportunity to experience life and work in the Islands offering a unique blend of professional opportunity and lifestyle benefits.
You will:
Be responsible for take-off, pricing, negotiation and drafting subcontracts, measurement of works in progress etc
Work with the Project Management team, maintaining the profitability of the project;
Manage and updating the contract cost reporting system;
Continually monitor projected costs to completion in line with budget;
Pro-actively monitor cash flow and valuation plan;
Ensure contract variations are identified, valued and turned into agreed variation orders;
Ensure effective records are maintained to support claims and variations;
Managing sub-contractor's accounts in accordance with their terms and conditions;
Provide accurate monthly reporting of cost and value on the project in line with the Company's reporting process;
Prepare, Agree and resolve final accounts with sub-contractors;
You will have:
A Relevant Construction Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent and ideally be chartered with 5 or more years relevant project experience.
A good understanding of different forms of contract and Contract Administration skills ideally with knowledge of FIDIC.
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