Strategic Rail & Transit Programs Director

AECOM; England; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Program Director – Rail and Transit in the United Kingdom to lead large, complex rail programs from pursuit through delivery and commissioning. You will set strategy, governance, and delivery frameworks while aligning with client objectives, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Join a global team delivering high-impact rail infrastructure with responsibilities spanning engineering, systems integration, commercial management, and stakeholder engagement, driving safety, digital

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Program Management, Transportation, Business, or a related field.
• Typically 20+ years of experience in infrastructure delivery with leadership on major rail, transit, or transportation programs.
• Demonstrated success leading complex, multi-billion-dollar rail infrastructure programs.
• Professional certification such as PgMP, PMP, APM RPP, CCM, or equivalent preferred.
• Chartered Engineer, Professional Engineer, or equivalent registration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for major rail and transit programs.
• Establish and maintain an integrated program management framework across engineering, construction, systems, testing, and commissioning.
• Define delivery strategies, governance structures, and performance objectives for successful outcomes.
• Lead program mobilization activities for successful execution.
• Oversee integration across rail disciplines including track, signaling, and traction power.
• Ensure compliance with rail regulatory requirements and safety certifications.
• Build and maintain relationships with senior client executives, regulators, and stakeholders.
• Provide oversight of program commercial strategy, contracts, and supplier performance.
• Champion innovation, digital delivery, and data analytics within rail programs.

Skills

Leadership experience

Stakeholder management

Program management

Regulatory understanding

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Program Director – Rail and Transit in the United Kingdom to lead large, complex rail programs from pursuit through delivery and commissioning. You will set strategy, governance, and delivery frameworks while aligning with client objectives, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Join a global team delivering high-impact rail infrastructure with responsibilities spanning engineering, systems integration, commercial management, and stakeholder engagement, driving safety, digital