Design Manager/Senior Design Manager

Aecom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure consulting firm in Leeds is seeking a Design Manager to lead projects and manage design processes. Candidates should have thorough knowledge of the design process, project programming skills, and experience in design management tools. The role offers flexible work options in a supportive environment. Join us to make a positive impact on communities!

Benefits

Flexible work options

Comprehensive benefits

Supportive workplace culture

Responsibilities

• Lead Design Management projects across the UK and Internationally.
• Manage AECOM financial process and invoicing.
• Prepare responsibility matrix for sub-consultants.
• Draft and distribute sub-consultant contracts and manage updates.
• Manage design programmes and ensure quality compliance.
• Support project management and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Understanding of the design process

Project and design programming skills

Experience in development and implementation of design management tools and procedures

Excellent communication skills

Commercial awareness of projects

Construction knowledge/experience

Proficiency in MS Project/Excel/InDesign

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Client:

AECOM

Location:

Leeds, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Technical

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

J10134874

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Posted:

22.08.2025

Expiry Date:

06.10.2025

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Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

Start here. Grow here.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Managing the Design Process: Lead Design Management projects across the UK and Internationally. Management of AECOM financial process and invoicing. Review of work outputs from team prior to issue to ensure quality and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Managing Sub-consultants: Prepare responsibility matrix to identify sub-consultant responsibility for each scope. Draft and distribute sub-consultant contracts. Manage updates and finalization. Prepare cash flow projections. Establish procedures for invoice submission and monitor progress. Track and report on invoices and prepare monthly financial reports.
• Establishment and Implementation of Design Management Procedures: Including roles and responsibilities, scope delineation, preparing design programmes, managing deliverables, design quality, budgets, change management, approvals, project meetings, and design workshops.
• Assist in the Management of the Design Management Team: Achieve AECOM PM accreditation, support project management, mentor junior team members, review work outputs, and support team leadership.

If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you. Join our team, where we don't just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives. Follow our LinkedIn page to stay updated on impactful projects and our industry contributions.

Qualifications

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Understanding of the design process
• Project and design programming skills
• Experience in development and implementation of design management tools and procedures
• Excellent communication skills
• Commercial awareness of projects
• Construction knowledge/experience
• Proficiency in MS Project/Excel/InDesign

Additional Information

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design, engineering to program and construction management. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through technical and digital expertise, diversity, inclusion, and environmental, social, and governance priorities.

We offer flexible work options, a supportive workplace culture, and comprehensive benefits. We are committed to equality and diversity, and we welcome applicants with disabilities or long-term conditions. Please contact us at [emailprotected] for more information.

ReqID: J10134874 | Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places | Business Group: DCS | Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India | Career Area: Program & Project Management | Work Location Model: Hybrid | Legal Entity: AECOM Limited