Digital Optimisation Lead – Water (England & Wales) | Hybrid

Aecom; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Career development opportunities

AECOM University

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Digital Optimisation Lead to drive digital delivery and advisory for England & Wales projects, blending hands-on digital work with client-facing consulting across the Water line.

You will champion data-driven approaches, AI, and data science to deliver measurable outcomes, while coordinating with regional teams and client managers to shape strategy and delivery roadmaps.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or a 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 England & Wales projects and frameworks.
• Develop and implement digital optimisation strategies with the core digital team.
• Advise clients on digital transformation, data governance, platforms, and roadmaps.
• Engage with Account Managers to identify opportunities and define delivery requirements.
• Champion AI, ML and data science adoption to drive efficiency and insight.
• Identify MVPs and scaling opportunities in project delivery.
• Support regional teams in adopting latest digital solutions and upskilling.
• Contribute to bid responses, RfPs, ITTs and tenders for digital-led opportunities.
• Facilitate client workshops and stakeholder sessions to align strategy and demonstrate value.

Skills

Digital delivery leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Data governance & analytics

Power BI & Azure

Scripting in Python

Digital strategy translation

Communication across levels

Bid responses & workshops

Education

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

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Digital Optimisation Lead to drive digital delivery and advisory for England & Wales projects, blending hands-on digital work with client-facing consulting across the Water line.

You will champion data-driven approaches, AI, and data science to deliver measurable outcomes, while coordinating with regional teams and client managers to shape strategy and delivery roadmaps.