Head of Sites, Facilities and Infrastructure

Job Title: Head of Sites, Facilities and Infrastructure

Location: Portsmouth, can be UK flexible working a hybrid pattern with regular UK travel

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Circa £98,000 dependent on skills & experiences + executive package

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Role description:

Leading and supporting multiple, diverse teams delivering site infrastructure and facilities services, ensuring safe, effective operations across a UK-wide portfolio. Shape and implement operating strategy, oversee maintenance and capital projects, and set policies that align with organisational goals. Provide visible, inclusive leadership, resolving complex challenges and ensuring high-quality service delivery.

Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, including shared services and customers, to meet requirements and drive continuous improvement. Manage resources, planning, and cost base, reporting on performance across all sites. Represent facilities interests at senior forums, prepare work packages, and ensure delivery of programmes that support business objectives.

Core duties:

• Representing the business unit at sector and global level; active member of the SF&I Council
• Ensuring compliance with all legislative, regulatory, financial, and contractual requirements; accountable for estate-wide governance
• Building and sustaining SQEP capability, aligning workforce planning with IBP through structured capability and succession planning
• Leading supply chain delivery across FM services, including catering, cleaning, maintenance, and waste management
• Developing and delivering asset lifecycle, maintenance, and site infrastructure strategies, including long-term master planning
• Fostering inclusive, collaborative cultures; manage performance, develop talent, engage stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement and risk management

Essential skills:

• Extensive experience delivering infrastructure projects and portfolio management within large, complex organisations
• Proven accountability for managing significant or multiple budgets, ensuring effective financial control and value delivery
• Track record of leading business change and working collaboratively with diverse stakeholder groups
• Experience managing complex, multidisciplinary teams, fostering inclusive and high-performing environments
• Degree-level qualification in Site Infrastructure, Environmental Operations, or equivalent and/or relevant professional experience in facilities, infrastructure, or estate management
• Knowledge of CDM and NEC contracting, alongside formal leadership and management qualifications (preferred)

The Site Facilities & Infrastructure (SF&I) Team:

This role will be working as part of the MS Manufacturing & Operations Function which is responsible for Health & Safety, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Planning & Control, people (circa 2200), processes & tools and Site Infrastructure and Facilities. The SF&I team are spread across our UK sites supporting a range of activities to enable delivery of our wide range of Products and Services. The teams are mostly Project Managers driving many investments ranging from maintenance, plant and equipment to significant construction projects. It is a growth area for the business with major investments planned in the medium and long term, also we are driving for increased capability and professionalising this function.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 3rd June 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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