Senior Post-Completion Defects & QA Lead

BOUYGUES UK; Almondsbury; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Private medical insurance

Generous share scheme

BY Extra – lifestyle benefits

Job summary

Bouygues UK is seeking a Senior Post Completion Officer to join the Post Completion Department and lead defect management across high-profile developments in the South West & Wales. You will manage DLP and run-off liabilities, conduct post-completion inspections, and coordinate with site teams, clients, and contractors to ensure timely resolution and compliance with health and safety standards.

The role is Bristol-based with regional responsibility and will require travel as project requirements

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in construction, building surveying, or project management with post-completion or defects management experience.
• Solid understanding of construction methodologies, building regulations, and contractual frameworks.
• Technical competence in building inspection, defect identification, and remedial solution assessment.
• Experience supporting quality control and assurance processes within construction environments.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of fire safety regulations and compliance procedures.
• Reliability, integrity, and commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.
• Valid driving licence and willingness to travel across assigned regions.

Responsibilities

• Manage DLP and construction run-off liability issues on assigned projects, identifying, assessing, and resolving defects.
• Conduct post-completion inspections, defects investigations, and site surveys across residential, commercial, healthcare, education, and mixed-use developments.
• Support quality control and assurance interventions and inspections throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with agreed standards and specifications.
• Participate in quality assurance audits and assessments, documenting findings and supporting the implementation of corrective actions.
• Prepare detailed defect reports, schedules of works, and supporting documentation for clients and contractors.
• Liaise with site teams, contractors, clients, and supply chain partners to facilitate timely resolution of identified issues.
• Maintain accurate records and project documentation, ensuring compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and share best practice learnings with the wider team.
• Support the implementation of quality standards across the project lifecycle.
• Ensure all defect remediation works comply with Bouygues policies, Health & Safety legislation, and site-specific requirements.
• Coordinate with contractors and site teams to identify and manage health and safety risks associated with remedial works.
• Monitor contractor compliance with health and safety standards during defect remediation activities.
• Maintain records of health and safety documentation related to defect remediation.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure remediation activities are conducted in line with Bouygues UK's policies.

Skills

Post-completion experience

Defects management

Building surveying

Project management

Quality control

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Driving licence

Willingness to travel

Job description

Bouygues UK is seeking a Senior Post Completion Officer to join the Post Completion Department and lead defect management across high-profile developments in the South West & Wales. You will manage DLP and run-off liabilities, conduct post-completion inspections, and coordinate with site teams, clients, and contractors to ensure timely resolution and compliance with health and safety standards.

The role is Bristol-based with regional responsibility and will require travel as project requirements