Bouygues Construction employs 35,600 people around the world, all driven by the greatest and most exciting responsibility of all – building for life.
For our customers in more than 50 countries, we deliver much more than projects. We build to create spaces, connections and opportunities. We improve daily life for millions of people by creating structures and buildings that welcome life in all its diversity, serving all our needs: housing, healthcare, education, work, tourism, leisure activities, public services, etc.
We are aware that everything we build is here to stay, and our legacy as builders will be with us for generations to come. This is why every day, we look for new solutions in order to design, renovate, and build differently. Our aim is to address the critical imperatives of the environmental transition: we are committed to making construction sustainable and less resource-intensive.
Are you ready to shape the future of project delivery and aftercare in construction as Bouygues UK is seeking a passionate and self-motivated person as the Head of Post Completion. You will lead our DLP and construction run-off liabilities function, supporting a diverse and technically skilled team dedicated to delivering quality across the broadest range of development types. The role can be based at our Bristol or Didcot Offices
What your Skills Profile should include:
Strong experience in construction project management, associate level building surveying or a technically focussed senior commercial management environment, preferably with expertise in DLP and construction run-off liabilities
Strong understanding of a wide variety of construction methodologies
Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop multidisciplinary teams
Proven commercial acumen, relationship building, and contract management skills
Commitment to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Willingness to travel across the South Coast, South West, Wales, North and Midlands as projects require
Key Responsibilities:
You will lead 3 teams covering each SW&W, South region, and N&M, overseeing all DLP and construction run-off liability issues across multiple projects
Support and drive quality initiatives throughout the life cycle of design and construction, promoting continuous improvement across project delivery
Manage a team with diverse technical, commercial, and project management skills, fostering development and collaboration
Oversee technically focused project management, bespoke detailed design solutions, complex contract delivery, and the cultivation of successful client and supply chain relationships
Act as an ambassador for Bouygues UK, ensuring our site teams, clients, and supply chain believe in and experience the highest standards of project delivery and aftercare
Projects You’ll Cover: Our portfolio includes, but is not limited to:
Residential (high rise, social, shared ownership, private ownership)
Schools and universities (including state-of-the-art facilities and university accommodation)
Hospitals
Mixed-use and commercial high-rise buildings
Mixed retail developments
Care homes
Data Centres
Many more complex and high-profile projects
Why Bouygues UK
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, we look for people who demonstrate our key values - Respect; Commitment, Pioneering, Sharing. We offer competitive basic salaries coupled with generous company benefits including:
· 26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days
· pension scheme
· life insurance
· private medical insurance
· BY Extra - opt into lifestyle benefits
· Volunteering opportunities
Bouygues Construction UK was awarded the Top Employers United Kingdom and Top Employers Europe certification! Together with our partners and clients, Bouygues UK delivers award-winning construction, development and regeneration projects to the most exacting standards across public and commercial private sectors. 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 €32 billion and operations in over 100 countries, the financial strength of our group is a key differentiator in these challenging economic times.
Be Yourself!
Here at Bouygues we value the creativity and innovation that our diverse workforce brings, encouraging people from all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented 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. You will also have an opportunity to join our employee led diversity & inclusion communities such as WeLink (women network), Encompass (LGBTQ+), Kaleidoscope (BAME), Disability and Wellness peer support network, Parents and Carers network.
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.
We value your privacy and we are committed to protecting your personal details. If you choose to apply for this role, please do not include any sensitive data on your CV which reveals (directly or indirectly); your race or ethnic origins, your political, philosophical or religious opinions, or your membership of a trade union, your social security number, or information which relates to your health or sexual orientation or to any criminal convictions