Digital Optimisation Lead — Hybrid, AI & Data

AECOM Corporation; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Digital Optimisation Lead for England & Wales. You will drive digital delivery across multiple programmes, champion data-driven decision making, and advise on governance, platform adoption and AI/ML techniques.

The role blends hands-on delivery with client-facing consultancy, requiring collaboration with regional teams and client account managers across the UK water sector. Hybrid work with the Water business line, reporting to the Water Digital Lead, offers opportunities to

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or Data Science.
• Experience in a digital, data, or technology-focused role within the water sector.
• Proven track record leading digital delivery across multiple programmes in complex environments.
• Experience with UK water sector clients and regulated frameworks.
• Strong data skills, including data governance, platforms such as Power BI and Azure, with Python scripting preferred.
• Ability to translate digital strategy into deliverable workplans with measurable outcomes.
• Confident communicator able to influence both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience facilitating client workshops and contributing to bids.

Responsibilities

• Lead digital delivery across projects and frameworks in England & Wales, acting as the digital lead and ensuring teams are equipped with the right tools, methods and capabilities to deliver.
• Develop and implement digital optimisation strategies in collaboration with the core digital team, translating strategy into owned, deliverable workplans.
• Advise clients on digital transformation approaches, including data governance frameworks, operating models, platform adoption and roadmap development.
• Engage with Client Account Managers across England & Wales to identify digital opportunities, support client relationships, and define delivery requirements that align with client needs and AECOM's digital offering.
• Champion the understanding and adoption of AI, machine learning and data science techniques across project teams and client engagements, identifying where these can drive efficiency, insight or innovation.
• Identify automation and digital innovation opportunities within project delivery, working with teams to develop Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) with scaling potential.
• Manage and support regional delivery teams in adopting the latest digital solutions, identifying upskilling needs and ensuring resources are appropriately allocated to projects.
• Lead and contribute to bid responses including RfPs, ITTs and tenders, supporting bid strategy, content development and proposal management for digital-led opportunities.
• Facilitate client workshops, stakeholder sessions and internal presentations — including regional townhalls — to align on strategy, share progress and demonstrate digital value.

Skills

Digital delivery leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Data governance

Power BI

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Data Science

Tools

Power BI

Azure

Python

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Digital Optimisation Lead for England & Wales. You will drive digital delivery across multiple programmes, champion data-driven decision making, and advise on governance, platform adoption and AI/ML techniques.

The role blends hands-on delivery with client-facing consultancy, requiring collaboration with regional teams and client account managers across the UK water sector. Hybrid work with the Water business line, reporting to the Water Digital Lead, offers opportunities to