Digital Lead, England & Wales

Overview

As Digital Optimisation Lead, you drive digital delivery and advisory for England & Wales Water projects, blending hands-on tech with client-facing strategy. You will champion data-driven decision making and emerging technologies, shaping digital roadmaps and MVPs. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to translate strategy into actionable delivery plans and measurable outcomes. This is a chance to influence digital transformation across a major water programme while collaborating with account managers and regional teams. Join a global infrastructure leader that values innovation and tangible client impact.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible hybrid working model
• career development opportunities
• AECOM University
• volunteering days
• flexible or part-time arrangements

Responsibilities

• Lead digital delivery across multiple projects and frameworks in England & Wales, ensuring teams have the tools and capabilities to deliver
• Develop and implement digital optimisation strategies with the core digital team and convert strategy into deliverable workplans
• Advise clients on digital transformation approaches, including data governance, operating models, and roadmaps
• Engage with Client Account Managers to identify digital opportunities and align delivery with client needs
• Champion AI, machine learning, and data science adoption across projects and client engagements
• Identify automation opportunities and develop MVPs with potential for scaling
• Support regional teams in adopting the latest digital solutions and upskilling
• Lead bid responses for digital-led opportunities, including content development and proposal management
• Facilitate client workshops and stakeholder sessions to align strategy and demonstrate digital value

Key requirements

• 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 in complex environments
• Experience with UK water sector clients and regulated frameworks
• Strong data skills, including data governance, Power BI, and Azure; Python preferred
• Ability to translate digital strategy into deliverable workplans with measurable outcomes
• Confident, influential communicator able to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience facilitating client workshops and contributing to bid responses

• stakeholder engagement
• influence and communication
• collaboration
• Power BI
• Azure
• Python

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