At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead digital delivery and optimise strategies for impactful water projects.
- Company: Join AECOM, a global leader in infrastructure consulting.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, career development, and personalised benefits.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with opportunities for growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference with cutting-edge technology in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Degree in relevant field and strong digital experience required.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
Company Description
Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
Job Description
AECOM is seeking a Digital Optimisation Lead to drive digital delivery and advisory across our England & Wales operations. This role sits at the intersection of hands-on digital implementation and strategic client-facing consultancy, working across our 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.
Key Activities:
- Lead digital delivery across multiple projects and frameworks in England & Wales, acting as the digital lead and ensuring teams are equipped with the right tools, methods and capabilities to deliver.
- 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, identifying where these can drive efficiency, insight or innovation.
- Identify automation and digital innovation opportunities within project delivery, working with teams to develop Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) with scaling potential.
- Manage and support regional delivery teams in adopting the latest digital solutions, identifying upskilling needs and ensuring resources are appropriately allocated to projects.
- 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 — including regional townhalls — to align on strategy, share progress and demonstrate digital value.
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.
We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.
Digital Optimisation Lead, England & Wales in Cowbridge employer: AECOM
At AECOM, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our extensive career development opportunities, flexible hybrid working model, and a culture that values diversity and inclusion. Join us in the South East, where you can make a meaningful impact on transport planning while enjoying a range of personalised benefits tailored to support your well-being and professional aspirations.
