Digital Optimisation Lead, Water (England & Wales)

Aecom; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Technical practice networks

AECOM University

Volunteering days

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Digital Optimisation Lead to drive digital delivery and advisory across England & Wales. You will blend hands-on implementation with strategic consulting, championing AI, data science and data governance within the Water business line.

Reporting to the Water Digital Lead for EURI, you will build a pipeline of digital opportunities, shape strategy and lead delivery across frameworks and programmes with a strong emphasis on measurable outcomes and client collaboration.

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 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 multiple projects and frameworks in England & Wales.
• Develop and implement digital optimisation strategies with the core digital team.
• Advise clients on digital transformation approaches and roadmaps.
• Engage with Client Account Managers to identify digital opportunities and define delivery requirements.
• Champion AI, ML and data science techniques across project teams and client engagements.
• Identify automation and digital innovation opportunities with MVPs and scaling potential.
• Support regional delivery teams adopting latest digital solutions.
• Lead bid responses including RfPs/ITTs and tenders for digital-led opportunities.
• Facilitate client workshops and townhalls to showcase progress and value.

Skills

Digital delivery leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Data governance

Power BI

Azure

Python

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Mechanical Engineering degree

Computer Science degree

Data Science degree

Tools

Power BI

Azure

Python

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Digital Optimisation Lead to drive digital delivery and advisory across England & Wales. You will blend hands-on implementation with strategic consulting, championing AI, data science and data governance within the Water business line.

Reporting to the Water Digital Lead for EURI, you will build a pipeline of digital opportunities, shape strategy and lead delivery across frameworks and programmes with a strong emphasis on measurable outcomes and client collaboration.