Water Design Manager at AECOM in London (Aldgate) – Visa Sponsorship Available

Licensed visa sponsor — AECOM LIMITED is on the Home Office register of licensed worker sponsors (Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker), so it can sponsor a work visa. This particular advert does not mention sponsorship, so confirm with the employer before you apply. Applicants from Nigeria and elsewhere, in the UK or overseas, may apply.

Are you a skilled Water Design Manager looking for a pivotal role with an industry leader? AECOM is seeking a dedicated professional for their London (Aldgate) office, and this is an ideal opportunity for Nigerian and other African immigrants as visa sponsorship is readily available. While the salary isn't explicitly listed, AECOM offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your future and well-being, making it a highly attractive prospect for those seeking to advance their careers in the UK.

Job Description

In this dynamic role, you will join AECOM's multidisciplinary Water Team in England & Wales, contributing to high-profile, industry-leading infrastructure projects. Your expertise will be crucial across the full project lifecycle, from feasibility and design through to construction, operation, maintenance, and asset management, with a specific focus on blue-green infrastructure, drainage, and flood risk projects in the UK and internationally.

You will provide technical leadership and expertise across all design stages, ensuring compliance with standards, regulations, safety, and quality requirements. Key responsibilities include leading the technical delivery of complex tasks, managing project programmes and budgets, and proactively resolving engineering and stakeholder issues to ensure successful project progression. You will also manage interactions within AECOM teams and with external clients, preparing proposals and communicating project progress effectively.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering.
• Chartered/Incorporated status or actively working towards it with a relevant institution (e.g., ICE, CIWEM).
• Proven experience in the delivery and design of sustainable drainage or nature-based solutions in a management or technical leadership capacity.
• Experience in the outline and/or detailed design of flood risk management, flood risk assessment, or drainage schemes.
• Demonstrated experience in leading project teams or sub-teams, including mentoring and training junior staff.
• Applicants must either possess the right to work in the UK or be eligible for Skilled Worker (Tier 2) visa sponsorship, which is available for this role.

Benefits

• A comprehensive range of core and personalised benefits tailored to your future and well-being.
• Excellent opportunities for career development, including access to technical practice networks and AECOM University.
• Flexible hybrid working model to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
• Volunteering days to support community engagement.
• Join a dynamic water business with around 700 experts across the UK & Ireland, offering extensive opportunities for professional growth.

Visa Sponsorship & Foreigner Eligibility

Visa sponsorship for a Skilled Worker (Tier 2) visa is available for this Water Design Manager position, meaning foreign and overseas applicants are openly invited to apply. AECOM has explicitly advertised this role as open to those needing a UK work visa. If you have any questions about your specific eligibility or visa status, it is advisable to contact AECOM's recruitment team at to confirm before applying.

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