Digital Optimisation Lead - Hybrid, AI & Data Delivery

AECOM Corporation; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

AECOM University

Volunteering days

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Digital Optimisation Lead to drive digital delivery and advisory across England & Wales. This role sits at the intersection of hands-on digital work and strategic consultancy, working with the Water business line.

You will champion data-driven decision making, AI and emerging tech to deliver measurable client outcomes. Reporting to the Water Digital Lead for EURI, you will build a pipeline of digital opportunities, shape strategy, and lead delivery across frameworks and

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science or related discipline.
• Strong experience in a digital, data, or technology-focused role within infrastructure or water sectors.
• Proven track record leading digital delivery across programmes in multi-disciplinary environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead digital delivery across multiple programmes in England & Wales.
• Develop and implement digital optimisation strategies.
• Advise clients on digital transformation approaches and roadmaps.
• Engage with Account Managers to identify opportunities and align with client needs.
• Champion AI, machine learning and data science adoption across teams.
• Identify automation opportunities and MVPs with scaling potential.
• Support regional delivery teams in adopting latest digital solutions.
• Contribute to bid responses and tender processes.
• Facilitate client workshops and stakeholder sessions to align on strategy.

Skills

Digital delivery

Data governance

Power BI

Python

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Related disciplines welcome

Tools

Power BI

Azure

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Digital Optimisation Lead to drive digital delivery and advisory across England & Wales. This role sits at the intersection of hands-on digital work and strategic consultancy, working with the Water business line.

You will champion data-driven decision making, AI and emerging tech to deliver measurable client outcomes. Reporting to the Water Digital Lead for EURI, you will build a pipeline of digital opportunities, shape strategy, and lead delivery across frameworks and