Digital Optimisation Lead - Hybrid (Water)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Career development

AECOM University

Volunteering days

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Digital Optimisation Lead to drive digital delivery and advisory across England & Wales, sitting at the intersection of hands-on digital implementation and client-facing consultancy. The role spans the Water business line, championing data-driven decisions and emerging technologies to deliver measurable outcomes.

The candidate will engage with account managers and regional teams to build a pipeline of opportunities, shape strategy, and lead delivery across frameworks and

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil/Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or Data Science or related.
• Proven track record leading digital delivery in infrastructure/water sectors.
• Experience with data governance and AI/data science approaches.
• Strong communication and ability to influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead digital delivery across multiple programmes with measurable outcomes.
• Develop and implement digital optimisation strategies with core team.
• Advise clients on digital transformation, governance and roadmaps.
• Engage Client Account Managers to identify opportunities and align delivery.
• Champion AI, ML and data science techniques across project teams.
• Identify automation opportunities and develop MVPs with scaling potential.
• Manage regional delivery teams and allocate resources to projects.
• Lead and contribute to bid responses and proposal management.
• Facilitate client workshops and stakeholder sessions; present progress.

Skills

Digital delivery leadership

Data governance

Power BI

Azure

Python

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Data Science

Tools

Power BI

Azure

Python

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Digital Optimisation Lead to drive digital delivery and advisory across England & Wales, sitting at the intersection of hands-on digital implementation and client-facing consultancy. The role spans the Water business line, championing data-driven decisions and emerging technologies to deliver measurable outcomes.

The candidate will engage with account managers and regional teams to build a pipeline of opportunities, shape strategy, and lead delivery across frameworks and