Water Digital Optimisation Lead | Hybrid

AECOM Corporation; Chesterfield; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Career development opportunities

AECOM University

Volunteering days

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Digital Optimisation Lead for England & Wales. The role sits at the intersection of hands-on digital delivery and strategic consulting, delivering measurable outcomes for water projects.

You will champion digital methods, data-driven decision making, and emerging technologies across the Water business line. The successful candidate will drive digital opportunities, engage with client account managers, and lead delivery across multiple programmes, leveraging Power BI, Azure and

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, Power BI and Azure, with scripting (Python) preferred.
• Ability to translate digital strategy into owned, deliverable workplans with measurable outcomes.
• Confident communicator, able to influence and engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience facilitating client workshops and bid responses.

Responsibilities

• Lead digital delivery across multiple projects and frameworks in England & Wales.
• Develop and implement digital optimisation strategies in collaboration with the core digital team, translating strategy into owned, deliverable workplans.
• Advise clients on digital transformation approaches, including data governance frameworks, operating models, platform adoption and roadmap development.
• Engage with Client Account Managers across England & Wales to identify digital opportunities, support client relationships, and define delivery requirements that align with client needs and AECOM's digital offering.
• Champion the understanding and adoption of AI, machine learning and data science techniques across project teams and client engagements.
• Identify automation and digital innovation opportunities within project delivery, developing MVPs with scaling potential.
• Manage and support regional delivery teams in adopting the latest digital solutions.
• Lead and contribute to bid responses including RfPs, ITTs and tenders, supporting bid strategy, content development and proposal management for digital-led opportunities.
• Facilitate client workshops, stakeholder sessions and internal presentations to align on strategy and demonstrate digital value.

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Digital Optimisation Lead for England & Wales. The role sits at the intersection of hands-on digital delivery and strategic consulting, delivering measurable outcomes for water projects.

You will champion digital methods, data-driven decision making, and emerging technologies across the Water business line. The successful candidate will drive digital opportunities, engage with client account managers, and lead delivery across multiple programmes, leveraging Power BI, Azure and