Senior Design Manager at AECOM | London

Begin your journey with us and propel your career forward.Your role will involve:Overseeing the Design ProcessDirect Design Management projects both within the UK and internationally.Administer the AECOM financial processes and oversee invoicing.Evaluate team outputs before distribution to ensure they meet quality standards and contractual requirements.Sub-consultant ManagementDevelop a responsibility matrix to clarify sub-consultant obligations for each project scope.Compose and disseminate back-to-back contracts with sub-consultants to ensure all project areas are covered.Oversee updates to sub-consultant contracts and finalize documentation.Prepare and revise cash flow forecasts.Establish and monitor procedures for sub-consultant invoice submissions.Track the status of all sub-consultant invoices and compile a monthly financial report.Development and Implementation of Design Management Procedures, including:Defining roles and responsibilities/Scope DelineationCreating and monitoring design programsManaging deliverables and outputsEnsuring design qualityOverseeing design budgets and changesCoordinating project meetings and design workshopsFacilitating design coordinationSupporting the Management of the Design Management TeamAchieve AECOM PM accreditation while actively managing design projects in accordance with AECOM's financial systems and policies.Lead and support Design Management initiatives across the UK and beyond as appropriate.Mentor and assist in the development of junior Design Management team members through training and performance reviews.Review outputs from junior team members to ensure adherence to quality and contractual standards.Provide support to Design Management leadership as necessary.If you are driven by innovation and eager to transform ambitious ideas into reality, AECOM invites you to join our team. We don't just build infrastructure; we uplift communities and enhance lives. Follow our AECOM page on LinkedIn to stay updated on our impactful projects and witness the difference we are making in the industry!

Join our dynamic team as a Senior Architect, where you will collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary design teams, clients, and contractors. While experience in infrastructure design is advantageous, it is not mandatory.Our design focus spans various sectors including Surface Transport, Rail, Aviation, Education, Health Care, Science, and Logistics.AECOM is proud to be recognized as the 4th largest employer of architects worldwide, as per the World Architecture WA100 2025 survey, with over 1500 architects on our team. We are expanding in the UK, offering a fantastic opportunity to grow your career and be part of a highly regarded organization, ranked 10th in the AJ100 list. With approximately 7500 multi-disciplinary staff in the UK, we provide architecturally-led design services to our diverse clientele.Key Responsibilities:Lead the design of innovative solutions from the project's inception, aligning with client goals while promoting design excellence.Oversee material and building system design, ensuring comprehensive project specifications are coordinated and prepared.Implement CDM Safety in Design principles throughout all design phases.Managerial Duties:Manage personal and team workloads to meet project deadlines.Ensure project delivery on time, adhering to the Design Brief and client requirements.Guarantee accuracy and multi-disciplinary coordination of design documentation produced by your team.Maintain technical quality in line with AECOM's standards.Utilize your expertise to manage daily operations of design teams.Engage effectively with clients, contractors, and local authorities to resolve critical project issues.Provide key design input during early project phases and maintain design leadership throughout.Encourage teamwork and a positive creative culture within the multi-disciplinary practice.Assess and make decisions regarding corrective work to support design concepts and performance objectives.For site projects, facilitate the interface between Design and Site Teams, ensuring timely design support.Assist Associate Directors and Directors with operational responsibilities, including managing resources and training initiatives.Participate in resource forecasting and management activities.Contribute to business reporting as required.

Join the AECOM London Project Management Team as a Senior Project Manager, where you will take charge of medium to large-scale construction and built environment projects, guiding them from inception through to successful completion. We are on the lookout for seasoned professionals experienced in residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments in London.In this pivotal role, you will oversee major project phases, mentor junior team members, and cultivate robust relationships with clients and consultants. You’ll also play a key role in business development to foster AECOM's growth and success.Key ResponsibilitiesProject Leadership: Spearhead project delivery on residential and commercial management commissions, ensuring adherence to time, budget, and quality standards while promoting collaboration among clients, consultants, contractors, and team members.Client Relationship Management: Enhance client relationships by providing exceptional service and aligning project outcomes with client objectives to drive the business forward.Mentorship and Team Development: Guide and support junior team members in their professional growth, contribute to talent development initiatives, and champion a high-performance team culture.Industry Engagement: Support business bids and development activities, engage with professional forums and networking events, and take ownership of your career growth and knowledge-sharing within the organization.Skills and ExperienceProven experience in project management within the built environment or construction sectors.Exceptional communication and organizational skills, with the capability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders.Demonstrated leadership potential and strong client relationship management skills.A passion for delivering high-quality consulting services and a comfort in a consulting role.Proactive, solution-oriented, and adaptable to evolving circumstances.If you meet many of the qualifications, even if not all, or possess transferable skills that you believe could be beneficial, we encourage you to apply.Our Team & OfferAs part of a diverse group of over 150 Project Managers in AECOM’s London and South-East Project Management team, you will work across various sectors including Commercial, Residential, Government & Defense, Occupier, Healthcare, Tertiary Education, and Infrastructure from our London (Aldgate) and Oxford offices.Flexibility and Growth: Enjoy a supportive environment that encourages professional development and personal growth.

Begin Your Journey Here. Elevate Your Career.AECOM Advisory, our newly launched management consulting Global Business Line, harnesses AECOM’s extensive expertise in infrastructure design and engineering services. We pride ourselves on being a trusted partner to senior-level clients and executive teams, addressing their most critical enterprise and strategic needs.Our clientele spans the full spectrum of the infrastructure and built environment sectors, including central and local government, defense, energy, investors, transportation, and water sectors. Our UK team of 100 skilled professionals includes business analysts, economists, commercial strategists, major program advisors, and change management experts. We empower our clients to refine their strategy, establish major programs for successful execution, and enhance their operational efficiency, thereby delivering value to stakeholders and positively impacting communities.We represent a new class of consulting firm, leveraging true operational and technical expertise from our broader platform to provide deep industry insights and capability-driven solutions to our clients.We are on the lookout for dynamic leaders who are dedicated to our mission at AECOM Advisory. This role is available for candidates based anywhere in the UK.As a Senior Director, you will be an integral leader within a fast-paced and supportive team of diverse consulting professionals. Our culture emphasizes collaborative problem-solving and tackling our clients' most intricate and significant challenges, while also fostering career paths that promote professional development and personal growth.Your Key Responsibilities:In your role as a Senior Director within AECOM Advisory's UK division, you will focus on driving business development, overseeing engagement delivery, and leading practice development initiatives. This is a seller-doer position, and your responsibilities will encompass:Facilitating industry dialogues and engaging professional networks to identify and create business development opportunities.Utilizing industry expertise and commercial insight to proactively target, define, and craft business development campaigns.Managing all aspects of business development, including client outreach, proposal development, solutions architecture, pricing strategy, internal risk assessments, and compliance protocols.Leading, supervising, and ensuring quality control for multiple simultaneous delivery teams across various engagement scopes and delivery models.Providing leadership for client interactions regarding delivery progress and insight validation, ensuring visibility in interactions with C-suite clients and senior management stakeholders.

Join AECOM as an Architect and collaborate closely with our dynamic multi-disciplinary design teams, clients, and contractors. While experience in infrastructure design is a plus, it is not a requirement.Our design expertise spans various sectors, including Surface Transport, Rail, Aviation, Education, Health Care, Science, and Logistics.With over 1,500 architects and ranked as the 4th largest employer of architects globally according to the World Architecture WA100 2025 survey, AECOM is expanding its presence in the UK. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and shape your future career. AECOM is also recognized as number 10 in the AJ100 list, employing approximately 7,500 multi-disciplinary professionals in the UK, delivering architecturally led multi-disciplinary design services.Key Responsibilities:Engage in general duties across a variety of projects and design phases, including design, detailing, drawing, contract administration, and site inspections.Where applicable, take on the role of project leader for small to medium-sized projects.Prepare and deliver presentations to clients and prospective clients.Perform administrative and management tasks relevant to architectural practice.Assist in the preparation of design work and presentations, produce technical deliverables including working drawings, specifications, and contract documentation, and contribute to the development of presentations and projects.Essential Skills:Proficiency in CAD software is a must. Experience with Bentley Microstation/Aecosim, AutoCAD, and REVIT is preferred, with training provided for project-specific software.Hands-on experience and familiarity with 3D modeling in REVIT are required.Knowledge of parametric modeling software such as Rhino/Grasshopper and Solidworks is advantageous, but not essential. Training can be provided.Experience with SketchUp, Photoshop, InDesign, PowerPoint, Lumion, and other presentation and rendering software is beneficial. Training is available.Familiarity with Common Data Environments (CDE) such as B360, ProjectWise, and AutoDesk Docs is preferred.Creative, practical, adaptable, and enthusiastic approach to work.Strong attention to detail and ability to think methodically to design, plan, and organize project components.Excellent communication skills in English, with the ability to present information clearly in speech, drawings, and reports.Eligibility to work in the UK is required.

Launch your career with us. Grow and thrive.As a vital member of the AECOM Advisory Services division, our Strategic Procurement team recognizes the essential role of a well-crafted, market-validated procurement strategy as a key factor in project success. This approach ensures the selection of the perfect supply chain partners into a commercial partnership rooted in shared objectives.In alignment with the Advisory Services vision, we strive to be acknowledged both internally and externally as a premier provider of strategic and technical procurement advisory services in the UK and Ireland. Our goal is to foster enduring relationships with clients, establishing ourselves as trusted advisors known for our excellence and innovation.Our Work PhilosophyWe partner with clients to devise and implement a procurement strategy that meets their specific success criteria. By leveraging insights and lessons from previous projects, we ensure the most effective strategies are employed. Our support spans all phases of the commercial lifecycle, enhancing client teams to maximize value. Our success is intrinsically linked to our clients' achievements.Your Role:Deliver high-quality procurement advice and support for AECOM’s infrastructure clients on major projects.Lead and/or contribute to industry-leading projects and programs, acting as the strategic procurement subject matter expert.As we expand our service portfolio and pursue continuous improvement, you will have the opportunity to shape our future.Collaborate with AECOM colleagues to provide exceptional multi-disciplinary solutions that deliver significant value.Challenge yourself within a leading organization, with opportunities for personal development alongside your peers.If you are driven by innovation and eager to turn ambitious ideas into reality, AECOM is the place for you. Join our team, where we not only construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and improve lives. Follow our AECOM page on LinkedIn to stay informed about the impactful projects we undertake and witness the difference we are making in the industry!Key Responsibilities:Offer procurement advice by understanding client priorities and success factors, guiding them through the creation of the optimal delivery model, contract strategy, commercial model, and market approach for their projects.Oversee the competitive procurement process, including market engagement, supplier selection, tender documentation, management, evaluation, and negotiation.Provide guidance on commercial elements, category management, and performance evaluation.Assist in work-winning efforts by contributing to proposals and business development activities.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our innovative team at AECOM in London. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing software solutions that meet client needs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products and improve our software development processes.

Role Overview AECOM is hiring a Senior Architectural Technologist in London. This position focuses on both the design and delivery of architectural projects, with an emphasis on quality and innovation. What You Will Do Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams throughout project phases Develop architectural solutions that meet client and project needs Maintain high standards of design quality Support projects in meeting agreed timelines and budgets

Join AECOM, the 4th largest employer of architects globally, as we expand our presence in the UK. With a team of over 1,500 architects and a multi-disciplinary workforce of around 7,500, we provide architecturally-led design services that empower our clients to achieve their visions.Your Role:As an Associate Architect, you will play a pivotal role in delivering innovative design solutions from project inception. Collaborate closely with clients to align their objectives with design excellence while ensuring compliance with CDM Safety in Design principles.Key Responsibilities:Lead the design process by developing progressive solutions that meet client expectations.Direct the preparation of project specifications and building system designs.Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure project documentation is accurate and meets technical excellence standards.Engage with stakeholders including clients, contractors, and local authority representatives to resolve critical project challenges.Foster a collaborative and creative working environment within your team.Manage resources effectively, ensuring optimal team productivity and morale.Support operational excellence initiatives and assist in the training and development of team members.

Join AECOM as a Senior Design Manager specializing in the water sector, where you'll lead innovative design projects that have a meaningful impact on communities. Your leadership will guide a dedicated team, driving the successful delivery of high-quality water infrastructure solutions. You will collaborate with clients and stakeholders, ensuring that projects meet rigorous standards and timelines.

Join AECOM as a Senior Electrical Engineer and play a pivotal role in delivering innovative engineering solutions. You will be responsible for designing and implementing electrical systems for a variety of projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and client specifications. Your expertise will contribute to the successful delivery of projects that enhance infrastructure and promote sustainability.

About Unispace Unispace specializes in designing and building workplaces for leading global brands. With 48 studios worldwide, the company focuses on creating environments that support productivity, performance, and well-being. The team values open collaboration and draws strength from a diverse mix of independent, driven professionals. Employee growth and well-being matter at Unispace. The Employee Value Proposition program covers rewards, recognition, career development, and support for mental and physical health. Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options, help employees balance in-office teamwork with remote work. Role Overview The London Design team is hiring a Senior Designer as part of its continued growth through 2026. This role centers on designing outstanding workplaces and collaborating with the sales team to develop RFPs and guide clients. The work shapes some of the most recognizable commercial spaces in the Office Interiors sector. Key Responsibilities

Join AECOM as a Senior Design Manager specializing in Electrical Infrastructure. In this critical leadership role, you will oversee the design and implementation of electrical systems in large-scale infrastructure projects. Your expertise will guide project teams, ensuring adherence to safety standards and efficiency in delivery. You will collaborate closely with engineers and stakeholders to achieve project objectives while mentoring junior staff.

Join Motorway as a Senior Product DesignerMotorway is revolutionizing the used car marketplace in the UK, connecting private sellers directly with an extensive network of verified dealers through our innovative online platform. Established in 2017, we have rapidly grown to become the fastest-growing marketplace in our sector, backed by prestigious technology investors and securing £143 million in Series C funding. As part of our talented team, you will play a key role in redefining car selling experiences for consumers.This position presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to a rapidly expanding scale-up at a pivotal stage in our growth journey and to help improve the automotive industry.Your RoleAs a Senior Product Designer, you will be responsible for addressing complex user challenges and influencing design across expansive and sometimes ambiguous product domains within your Squad. You will manage the complete design process, delivering impactful solutions that benefit both users and the business.Utilizing your analytical skills, you’ll simplify complex issues by prioritizing the right challenges and guiding product strategy through data-driven insights and research. Your systems-thinking approach, combined with robust UI/UX instincts and a commitment to scalable, user-centric solutions, will be essential. You will further enhance your skills in key areas such as design systems, mobile and web design patterns, and accessibility.Collaboration is crucial in this role; you will work closely with cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment among stakeholders around user needs, providing constructive feedback, and promoting inclusive design conversations. Your strong communication skills and commercial acumen will be instrumental in delivering exceptional user experiences while shaping the future of Motorway’s products.Key Responsibilities:Lead the design process from problem identification to polished UI within your Squad, independently managing discovery, user testing, and implementation phases.Deliver cohesive solutions across web, mobile, and native applications, contributing to shared design patterns and components for a seamless user experience.Produce high-impact design work that enhances key business and user metrics, clarifying complex challenges.Collaborate with product managers, data analysts, and other team members to influence roadmaps, linking user insights to product opportunities and overarching business objectives.Employ systems-thinking and UI/UX expertise to create consistent, scalable, and user-friendly solutions that adhere to design standards.Advocate for a user-centered design philosophy throughout the product development lifecycle.

About the TeamAt Deliveroo, our Design Programme Managers are innovative thinkers who tackle strategic challenges with creativity and insight. They develop scalable solutions that enhance the quality and impact of our design efforts, driving innovation and excellence that resonate with our community and beyond.About the RoleAs the Staff Design Programme Manager at Deliveroo, you will lead initiatives that enhance scalability, efficiency, and community engagement within our Design Studio. You will work closely with design leaders across Deliveroo, DoorDash, Wolt, and 7Rooms to cultivate a robust internal design culture. Your responsibilities will include developing onboarding and professional growth programs, managing budgets, and formulating vendor and tooling strategies. Reporting to the Senior Design Director of the Design Foundations organization, you will thrive in a hybrid working model that blends in-person and remote collaboration. Join us in revolutionizing design at Deliveroo and making a substantial difference in the lives of millions.You're excited about this opportunity because you will…Lead the evolution of the Design Studio operating model, enhancing onboarding experiences and fostering collaborative environments that enable designers to excel from day one.Craft and implement a cutting-edge tooling strategy for the Design Studio, ensuring our designers have access to top-tier tools and workflows that bolster efficiency and quality.Oversee the Design Studio budget, including forecasting, expenditure tracking, and optimizing financial resources across tools, vendors, and programs to enhance ROI.Manage relationships with vendors and agencies, overseeing selection, onboarding, and performance management to ensure alignment with evolving product and brand requirements.Develop and maintain valuable resources for the Design Studio, such as playbooks, documentation, and educational materials to ensure high-quality design outcomes.Promote AI fluency among designers by collaborating with design and tech leaders to introduce innovative tools and best practices that integrate AI responsibly into workflows.Support the career progression of our designers by collaborating on frameworks and learning paths that promote skill development and professional growth.Organize and facilitate internal Design Studio events and rituals that foster collaboration and community.

Join AECOM as a Senior Lighting Designer where your expertise will illuminate cutting-edge projects in the heart of London. We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented professional who is passionate about enhancing spaces through innovative lighting solutions. In this role, you will collaborate with architects and engineers to deliver exceptional designs that meet our clients' needs and exceed their expectations.

About ITRSAt ITRS, we empower essential technology for society. Our goal is to provide automated, comprehensive IT observability solutions that protect critical applications and foster innovation. As the only monitoring and observability platform tailored for the most stringent and regulated industries, we are trusted by 90% of Tier 1 capital markets firms.Our team’s success translates into customer success. Join us, and you will discover:A supportive culture – We take pride in being recognized as a Great Place to Work for multiple consecutive years, thanks to our inclusive and encouraging environment.Meaningful work – Contribute to real impacts for thousands of global clients across industries vital to the world, including 90% of the top investment banks.Opportunity for growth – Whether you are just starting or have years of experience, we are committed to your professional development. Just ask our team members who have flourished with us for over a decade.With headquarters in London and teams across the US, Europe, and Asia, ITRS combines the agility of a dynamic tech company with the stability of a private equity-backed global partner.Role OverviewAs a Senior Product Designer / UX Designer, you will spearhead the end-to-end user experience for the ITRS observability platform, concentrating on delivering enterprise-grade solutions for large, multi-site clients who demand a cohesive, “single pane of glass” experience. This encompasses analytics dashboards, real-time alerting, Open Telemetry-driven insights, AI interactions, and integrated operational views across distributed environments.This is a permanent, full-time position reporting to our Group Product Manager. You will have the flexibility to work from our New York office or London headquarters on a hybrid-work schedule, with a salary range of $115,000 - $140,000 per annum (in NY).Key ResponsibilitiesLead user research, usability testing, and workflow discovery for dashboards, alerting systems, diagnostics, and AI-driven insights.Design scalable, data-driven interfaces that cater to complex multi-environment deployments.Create visualizations and workflows that consolidate metrics, logs, traces, and topology into a unified enterprise view.Enhance the UX of real-time alerting to facilitate enterprise triage, cross-site incident correlation, and swift responses.Develop interaction models for AI in an enterprise operations context.Deliver wireframes, prototypes, and final designs that align with cross-product coherence and enterprise standards.Collaborate with Product Managers and engineers to ensure quality implementation across distributed product teams.Improve accessibility, clarity, and workflow efficiency across all observability initiatives.

OverviewJoin Humantra as an Integrated Senior Designer, where you will take on a hands-on, collaborative role under the guidance of our Global Design Lead. This is a unique opportunity for a multi-talented designer who excels in both digital and print formats.You will be instrumental in transforming creative concepts into engaging campaigns, compelling content, and essential brand assets. Your ability to think creatively, execute meticulously, and focus on the finer details will ensure that our outputs are thoughtfully designed, cohesive, and aesthetically pleasing.Your Responsibilities:Digital Design (30%)Create designs tailored for digital-first platforms such as web, email, paid advertisements, and social media.Adapt designs across various channels while upholding brand integrity.Utilize Figma and Adobe Creative Suite to produce high-quality deliverables.Print Design and Craft Excellence (30%)Generate outstanding print designs focusing on layout, typography, and artwork.Prepare production-ready files for print vendors.Exhibit exceptional attention to detail to enhance the brand through every interaction.Campaign Rollout Support (20%)Collaborate with Brand and Marketing teams to execute multi-channel campaigns.Develop and modify campaign assets across digital, print, and social platforms.Ensure creative consistency across all campaign materials.Collaboration and Project Management (20%)Engage closely with stakeholders to clarify creative objectives and deadlines.Handle multiple projects in a dynamic environment.Balance speed with quality and feedback in a collaborative atmosphere.

Join ASOS as a Senior Print Designer, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping our visual identity through innovative print designs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to create captivating graphics that resonate with our diverse customer base. This is an opportunity to unleash your creativity and contribute to the dynamic world of fashion.

Join our dynamic team at dev2 as a Senior Product Designer and play a pivotal role in creating innovative product solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design user-centric experiences that drive engagement and satisfaction.