Head of Business Architecture & Analysis

Head of Business Architecture & Analysis General information

City/town: Watford

Job field: Business Support and IT

Monday, April 6, 2026

Type of contract: Permanent

ID: 6162

Description and requirements

Head of Business Architecture & Analysis

At Skanska,we'reshaping the way we live,workand connect. As one of the world's largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers,communitiesand partners to shape a better society.

You will be working in the Technology & Sustainability Enabling Function where we harness digital transformation and innovation to meet ambitious climate goals and deliver sustainable solutions for our customers.

We are currently looking for a Head of Business Architecture & Analysis, who will be accountable for defining and governing the organisation's capability model and ensuring that strategy and change are translated into coherent, actionable outcomes. They will own the architecture of how Skanska UK operates - across process, data, technology and people, and leads the business analysis capability that supports strategic and operational change across the business.

As the Head of Business Architecture & Analysis, you will:

• Own and maintain the organisation-wide capability model, ensuring it accurately reflects how Skanska UK creates value and where it needs to evolve.
• Provide leadership and constructive challenge to ensure change is designed coherently across process, data, technology and people.
• Translate business strategy and Business Plan priorities into clear capability implications, roadmaps and change priorities.
• Provide an independent architectural view of whether proposed changes improve the operating model and align to the capability target state.
• Own the business analysis practice: standards, methods, tools, ways of working and career pathways.
• Identify and shape opportunities to improve business performance through automation, digital enablement and AI - rooted in real business need, not technology push.

We are looking for:

• Demonstratable experience in business architecture, operating model design, strategy, transformation or enterprise change leadership roles
• Expertise leading work across process, data, technology and people in complex organisations
• Experience translating strategy into practical operating model, capability or change outcomes
• Experience working with senior leaders on prioritisation, governance and strategic decision-making
• Knowledge of leading business analysis capability, practice or teams

What we offer:

• 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
• Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
• Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity, dependants and parental bereavement leave)

Inclusion and Diversity

We thrive through embracing differencesaswe know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call itThe Skanska Way.

Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you'd like to explore.

Reasonable adjustments

We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at or call - Option 5 & 1.

We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.

If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success - every step of the way.