Client Account Manager, Water Sector

AECOM; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Basingstoke is looking for a Client Account Manager to lead strategic growth initiatives and deepen client relationships. The successful candidate will drive major pursuits, foster innovation, and strengthen the firm's market presence in the UK water sector. This role offers opportunities for career development and a flexible hybrid working model.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible hybrid working model

Volunteering days

Responsibilities

• Drive Strategic Growth – Build on recent successes to position AECOM for upcoming opportunities.
• Influence & Inspire – Establish and deepen trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across client organisations.
• Lead Major Pursuits – Take accountability for high-profile pursuits, from positioning through to successful bid delivery.
• Foster Innovation – Understand emerging industry challenges and opportunities, introducing creative and forward-thinking solutions.
• Collaborate & Empower – Work across technical, commercial, and operational teams to bring the best of AECOM to clients.
• Strengthen Market Presence – Play a central role in building AECOM's brand and reputation across the water sector.

Job description

Overview

AECOM's UK&I Water business is at the forefront of delivering transformative projects that enhance communities, safeguard the environment, and shape a sustainable future for generations to come. Building on a series of recent major wins and long‑standing partnerships with key water clients, we are entering an exciting period of growth. To strengthen our position and ensure continued success, we are looking for a Client Account Manager (CAM) to join our leadership team working with the following clients:

• Anglian Water & Severn Trent Water

The AECOM Water team has a significant market presence across the UK and Ireland, with a network of around 700 professionals delivering projects at every scale. Our success is built on strong, long‑term relationships and a healthy pipeline of work with clients including Anglian Water, Severn Trent Water, Wessex Water, South West Water, and many others.

Looking ahead, a number of major opportunities will be coming to market over the next few years. By appointing a suitably senior and experienced CAM, we aim to strengthen our client relationships, enhance our market position, and build our brand ahead of future procurement.

Responsibilities

• Drive Strategic Growth – Build on our recent successes to position AECOM for upcoming opportunities, including AMP8 and beyond. Lead the development and execution of client strategies that drive growth and long‑term value.
• Influence & Inspire – Establish and deepen trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across client organisations. Act as a strategic advisor, influencing decision‑making and helping shape how clients approach the future of water.
• Lead Major Pursuits – Take accountability for high‑profile pursuits, from positioning through to successful bid delivery. Ensure AECOM's proposals are compelling, commercially sound, and aligned with client needs.
• Foster Innovation – Understand emerging industry challenges and opportunities, introducing creative and forward‑thinking solutions that excite clients and differentiate AECOM.
• Collaborate & Empower – Work across technical, commercial, and operational teams to bring the best of AECOM to clients. Support delivery teams with smooth handovers to ensure excellence in execution.
• Strengthen Market Presence – Play a central role in building AECOM's brand and reputation across the water sector, ensuring we remain a market leader and trusted partner.

Key Opportunities

• AMP8 programmes with England and Wales water companies, including Severn Trent Water and Anglian Water.
• Major UK&I projects, such as those delivered under Direct Procurement for Customer (DPC) and Strategic Infrastructure Project Regulations (SIPR).

Benefits

Enjoy the perks. At AECOM, you'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work‑life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days. 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. Why not give our AECOM Water page on LinkedIn a follow to stay updated on the impactful projects we're working on and see firsthand the difference we're making in the industry!