Deputy Head of Site Support upon Tyne

About The Role

We’re looking for a Deputy Head of Site Support to play a key leadership role in shaping and delivering a high‑performing Site Support function across the UK. Supporting the Head of Site Support, you’ll help drive consistency, efficiency and strong financial governance across a complex, multi‑project environment.

This is a great opportunity for a people‑focused leader with strong financial and process expertise who enjoys working across operational, finance and technology teams to deliver real business benefit.

• Support the Head of Site Support in overseeing and managing the Site Support team nationwide
• Ensure a clear development and capability programme is in place for all Site Support team members
• Promote a collaborative, high‑performance culture across the function

• Oversee the production of accurate project cost reporting and accrual management within Site Support
• Ensure supporting documentation is produced for cost recovery projects, minimising disallowable costs as part of business‑as‑usual activity
• Maintain strong financial controls and governance across Site Support activities

• Ensure Site Support processes and policies are consistently followed across the UK
• Drive a “one way of working” approach across all SBUs
• Work closely with IT and other business functions to develop and implement automated solutions that improve efficiency and effectiveness

• Engage confidently with senior finance leadership, procurement, HR, operational teams, hire desk and shared service centres
• Build effective relationships with external suppliers, IT consultants and customers
• Present issues, solutions and improvement opportunities clearly to senior stakeholders

We’re looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Strong people management skills, leading teams at different levels
• The ability to identify issues early and work collaboratively to develop effective solutions
• Confidence engaging with senior management to influence decision‑making and drive change
• A strong understanding of P2P processes, with the ability to influence improvements and efficiencies
• Knowledge of payroll principles, including AP2P for weekly and monthly paid employees
• Experience or understanding of project cost reporting principles

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

Balfour Beatty Group Enabling Functions are Legal, Finance, IT and Procurement, Communications, Health Safety and Environment, HR and Sustainability. Together, they support delivery of our Build to Last strategy whilst improving efficiencies and standardising our approach, systems and processes.

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business…