Digital Optimisation Lead — AI, Data & Strategy (Hybrid)

AECOM Corporation; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Digital Optimisation Lead for England & Wales to drive digital delivery across water projects. Based in the UK with a hybrid work model, you’ll blend hands-on digital implementation with strategic consultancy, collaborating with regional teams and client managers.

You’ll champion data-driven decision making, AI and data science adoption, and the development of MVPs, with a track record in leading complex programmes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related discipline
• Strong experience in a digital, data, or technology-focused role within the infrastructure or water sector
• Proven track record of leading digital delivery across multiple programmes within complex, multi-disciplinary environments
• Experience working with UK water sector clients and regulated industry frameworks
• Strong data skills, including data governance, platforms such as Power BI and Azure, with scripting (e.g. Python) preferred
• Ability to translate digital strategy into owned, deliverable workplans with measurable outcomes
• Confident and compelling communicator, able to influence and engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels
• Experience facilitating client workshops and stakeholder sessions, and contributing to bid responses

Responsibilities

• Lead digital delivery across England & Wales projects and frameworks
• Develop and implement digital optimisation strategies with the core digital team
• Advise clients on digital transformation, data governance, operating models and roadmaps
• Engage with Client Account Managers to identify digital opportunities and define delivery requirements
• Champion AI, machine learning and data science adoption across project teams and client engagements
• Identify automation and digital innovation opportunities and develop MVPs with scaling potential
• Manage regional delivery teams adopting the latest digital solutions
• Lead and contribute to bid responses including RfPs, ITTs and tenders
• Facilitate client workshops and stakeholder sessions, including regional townhalls

Skills

Digital delivery leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Programme management

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's or higher degree in Civil/Mechanical/Computer Science/Data Science or related

Tools

Power BI

Azure

Python

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Digital Optimisation Lead for England & Wales to drive digital delivery across water projects. Based in the UK with a hybrid work model, you’ll blend hands-on digital implementation with strategic consultancy, collaborating with regional teams and client managers.

You’ll champion data-driven decision making, AI and data science adoption, and the development of MVPs, with a track record in leading complex programmes.