Senior Post-Completion & Defects Specialist

Bouygues Construction SA; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Volunteer days (2) per year

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Private medical insurance

Share scheme

BY Extra – lifestyle benefits

Job summary

Bouygues UK, a leading construction and property group, is seeking a Senior Post Completion Officer to manage DLP and defect remediation across a portfolio of developments. The role is based in Bristol with regional travel to South West and Wales, requiring strong coordination with site teams and contractors.

You will conduct defect investigations, quality assurance activities, and prepare detailed reports, ensuring compliance with safety standards and contractual obligations.

Qualifications

• Post‑completion or defects management experience.
• Experience with DLP/running defect remediation programmes.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods and building regulations.
• Experience supporting QA/QC processes on site.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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 various developments.
• Support QA/QC interventions and inspections throughout the project lifecycle.
• Participate in quality assurance audits and document findings with corrective actions.
• Prepare defect reports, schedules of works, and supporting documentation for clients and contractors.
• Liaise with site teams, contractors, clients, and supply chain partners to resolve issues promptly.
• Maintain records and ensure contractual and regulatory compliance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and share best practices within the team.
• Ensure remediation works comply with Bouygues policies and health and safety requirements.

Skills

Construction background

Building surveying

Project management

Defect identification

Quality control

Attention to detail

Multi-project management

Fire safety regulations

Reliability and integrity

Willingness to travel

Job description

Bouygues UK, a leading construction and property group, is seeking a Senior Post Completion Officer to manage DLP and defect remediation across a portfolio of developments. The role is based in Bristol with regional travel to South West and Wales, requiring strong coordination with site teams and contractors.

You will conduct defect investigations, quality assurance activities, and prepare detailed reports, ensuring compliance with safety standards and contractual obligations.