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VACANCY NOTICE
TOBAGO HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY
JOB DESCRIPTION
QUANTITY SURVEYING PROFESSIONAL
JOB SUMMARY:
The incumbent performs professional work in the field of quantity surveying; prepares bills of quantities for buildings and ancillary civil engineer projects. Work involves the making of valuation for interim certificates and the settlement of final accounts. Assignments are received from a professional superior and the employee is expected to develop his own work methods, in some cases planning and processing the work and making job decisions in respect of matters of a routine nature. Work is reviewed through reports, discussions and general observation.
REPORTS TO:
Senior Project Manager or Designated Officer
SUPERVISION GIVEN TO:
Support staff as required
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Abstracts and prepares bills of quantities for projects.
• Makes estimates of cost of projects in the design stage and at the time of inviting for tenders.
• Examines and reports on tenders by contractors and negotiates with contractors on the pricing of bills of quantities.
• Values work performed and reports on same as a basis for making interim payments to contractors and prepares and settles final accounts.
• Evaluate work in progress awarded by contract and prepare certificates authorizing interim and final payments.
• Checks as required the financial aspects of project under construction and advises on same; also assesses the cost of proposed variations.
• Evaluate variations which may arise.
• Investigates and reports on contractors’ tenders and advises on contractors’ claims.
• Assist in the preparation of pre-tender documentation for the award of consultancy, construction and development contracts and agreements.
• Review and evaluate tenders from contractors.
• Liaise with technical personnel in the design and construction stages and offer advice with respect to costs and material usage.
• Supervise the preparation of cost analyses and participate in cost planning.
• Ensure the timely conduct of inspections and valuations.
• Gives expert evidence in court.
• Perform related duties as may be required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE:
• Considerable knowledge of quantity surveying software packages and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Considerable knowledge of the construction industry.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the modern principles, methods, practices and techniques of quantity surveying.
• Knowledge of standard method of measurement procedures.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Skill in the preparation of bills of quantities and cost estimates.
• Skill in the valuing of construction in progress and in the preparation of interim certificates.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to read plans, take measurements and compute quantities.
• Ability to negotiate with contractors concerning the valuing of bills of materials and the values of variations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and contractors.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
• A Bachelor Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction, Civil engineering or related field.
• Four years working experience in a similar position, or the construction industry and in the field of quantity surveying.
• Training as evidenced by certification as a Fellow or Professional Associate of a recognized Institute of Chartered Surveyors (Quantities Division) or its equivalent.
Applications must be addressed to:
The Administrator
Division of Housing, Settlements & Public Utilities
Corner Glen Road & Glen Road Branch #1,
Scarborough, Tobago
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Friday 11th September, 2026
Please visit https://www.tha.gov.tt for Job Description of advertised position.
Applications can be submitted in person at the Division’s Main Office or via Email: admin.office@dspurd.tha.gov.tt
Unsuitable Applicants will Not be Acknowledged.
