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Program Management Director, Rail & Transit

AECOM • Manchester, Greater Manchester

Salary
£70k – £70k
Posted
6 November 2026
Sponsor match
high
Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)
Role overview

AECOM is hiring a Program Management Director, Rail & Transit in Manchester, a engineering role. The advertised salary is £70k – £70k. AECOM holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

Job Description The Program Director – Rail and Transit is the senior leader responsible for the overall strategy, governance, delivery, and successful outcomes of large, complex rail and transit programs. The role provides executive leadership across all phases of the program lifecycle, from pursuit and mobilization through delivery, commissioning, and operational readiness. The Program Director establishes the vision and delivery framework for major rail infrastructure investments, ensuring a…
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  • Employer: AECOM — confirmed licensed sponsor
  • Visa route: Skilled Worker
  • Advertised salary: £70k – £70k
  • How this salary compares: about 50% above the £46,716 median across 1,073 engineering roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
  • Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester
  • Similar roles nearby: 22 other live engineering roles in Manchester — browse them
  • Posted: 6 November 2026
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