Digital Optimisation Lead, England & Wales

AECOM is seeking a Digital Optimisation Lead to drive digital delivery and advisory across England & Wales operations. The 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.

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

The ideal candidate blends deep technical understanding with the ability to engage, influence and inspire both technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels.

AECOM offers a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support future and well-being, customised to fit lifestyle. Benefits include career development opportunities, flexible hybrid working model, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.