Senior Post Completion Surveyor

Job description

Bouygues UK is a leading construction and property development company in the United Kingdom. It is part of Bouygues Construction which employs 35,600 people around the world, all driven by the greatest and most exciting responsibility of all – building for life . Bouygues UK has an exciting opportunity available for an experienced Senior Post Completion Surveyor to join our Post Completion Department. This is a great opportunity for someone from a building surveying or construction background who is keen to join the main contracting environment. Role Overview As a Senior Post Completion Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing DLP and construction run-off liability issues on assigned projects, working under the guidance of senior team leaders to identify, assess, and resolve defects across a diverse portfolio of high-profile developments. The role involves defect analysis and developing remedial solutions, creating the scope, tending and project management to close. Location & Coverage Bristol Office with regional responsibility covering assigned projects across the South West & Wales, with flexibility to travel as project requirements demand. Key Responsibilities: Manage DLP and construction run-off liability issues on assigned projects, identifying, assessing, and resolving defects. Conduct thorough 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, relevant Health and Safety legislation, and site-specific health and safety requirements Coordinate with contractors and site teams to identify and manage health and safety risks associated with remedial works, ensuring appropriate risk assessments and method statements are in place prior to work commencement Monitor contractor compliance with health and safety standards during defect remediation activities and escalate any non-compliance or unsafe practices to senior management Maintain records of health and safety documentation related to defect remediation, including risk assessments, method statements, and incident reports Promote a strong safety culture and ensure all remediation activities are conducted in accordance with Bouygues UK's health and safety policies and procedures Essential Criteria: Strong foundation in construction, building surveying, or project management disciplines, with demonstrable 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 Proven ability to manage multiple projects effectively 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 license and willingness to travel across assigned regions Why Bouygues Our teams deploy technically innovative solutions for a diverse range of challenging projects throughout the UK, Europe, North America, Asia and Australia. Day in day out our teams deliver some of the most technically innovative and challenging projects across the UK and the world. With a strong corporate culture our values reflect how we operate with Respect, Commitment, Pioneering, Sharing. We offer competitive basic salaries coupled with generous company benefits including: 26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days 2 paid volunteering days a year Pension scheme Life insurance Private medical insurance Generous share scheme BY Extra – opt into lifestyle benefits Bouygues UK is part of the Bouygues Group , a diverse global business which operates in the construction, engineering, energy, media and telecommunications markets. With annual sales of over €56,900 billion (December 2025) and operates in 80 countries, the financial strength of our group is a key differentiator in these challenging economic times. Be Yourself! Here at Bouygues Group we value the creativity and innovation that our diverse workforce brings, encouraging people from all backgrounds, particularly those from under represented communities to apply. By joining us, you will be inspired to bring your full self to the workplace, speak up and share your unique ideas. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.