Digital Optimisation Lead, Water – England & Wales

AECOM; Hasland; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Career development opportunities

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Digital Optimisation Lead to drive digital delivery and advisory across England & Wales water projects. You will bridge hands-on digital work with strategic client-facing consultancy, leading data-driven transformation and AI initiatives for measurable outcomes for clients and internal teams.

You will work with UK water sector clients, regional delivery teams and account managers to shape strategy, define MVPs, and deliver across multiple programmes while championing modern

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil/Mechanical/CS/Data Science or related field.
• Proven track record leading digital delivery across programmes in complex environments.
• Experience with UK water sector clients and regulated frameworks.
• Strong data skills including data governance and scripting (Python) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead digital delivery across multiple projects and programmes in England & Wales, ensuring teams have the right tools and capabilities.
• Develop and implement digital optimisation strategies in collaboration with the core digital team.
• Advise clients on digital transformation approaches, including data governance and platform adoption.
• Engage with Client Account Managers to identify digital opportunities and shape delivery requirements.
• Champion AI, machine learning and data science techniques across project teams and client engagements.
• Identify automation opportunities and develop MVPs with scaling potential.
• Support regional delivery teams with latest digital solutions and upskilling.
• Lead and contribute to bid responses including RfPs, ITTs and tenders for digital-led opportunities.
• Facilitate client workshops and stakeholder sessions to align on strategy and demonstrate value.

Skills

Digital delivery leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Data governance

Power BI

Azure

Python scripting

Bid/win work experience

Education

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

Tools

Power BI

Azure

Python

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Digital Optimisation Lead to drive digital delivery and advisory across England & Wales water projects. You will bridge hands-on digital work with strategic client-facing consultancy, leading data-driven transformation and AI initiatives for measurable outcomes for clients and internal teams.

You will work with UK water sector clients, regional delivery teams and account managers to shape strategy, define MVPs, and deliver across multiple programmes while championing modern