Digital Transformation Lead — Water & Analytics (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working model

Career development opportunities

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 implementation and strategic client-facing consultancy, working across the Water Business line.

The Digital Optimisation Lead will champion the adoption of digital methods, data-driven decision making, and emerging technologies, including AI and data science to deliver measurable outcomes for clients and internal project teams alike.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil/Mechanical/Computer Science or Data Science or equivalent.
• Strong experience in a digital, data, or technology-focused role within infrastructure or water.
• Proven track record leading digital delivery across multiple programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead digital delivery across England & Wales programs with cross-functional teams.
• Develop and implement digital optimisation strategies with the core digital team.
• Advise clients on digital transformation, data governance, and platform adoption.
• Engage with Client Account Managers to identify opportunities and define delivery needs.
• Champion AI, ML and data science techniques to drive efficiency and insight.

Skills

Digital delivery leadership

Data governance

Power BI

Azure

Python

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic advisory

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Degree in Mechanical 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. This role sits at the intersection of hands-on digital implementation and strategic client-facing consultancy, working across the Water Business line.

The Digital Optimisation Lead will champion the adoption of digital methods, data-driven decision making, and emerging technologies, including AI and data science to deliver measurable outcomes for clients and internal project teams alike.