Environment & Energy, Water Sector Lead

Overview

As Water Sector Lead in Environment & Energy Europe, you will shape the growth strategy for water, build strategic client relationships, and position AECOM as a partner of choice. You’ll act as the sector ambassador, engaging with industry events and clients to showcase technical excellence and drive opportunities. The role combines market insight with cross-functional collaboration to deliver sustainable, innovative solutions at scale. This is a high-visibility role with tangible impact on growth, client outcomes, and industry leadership.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid work options
• compensation, benefits and well-being programs
• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Disability Confident Interview Scheme
• global firm benefits
• access to industry-leading technology

Responsibilities

• Set sector priorities aligned with Environment & Energy Europe objectives (UK & Ireland focus for 2027)
• Maintain deep knowledge of market drivers, competition, and opportunities; anticipate sector needs (planning & consenting, nature, energy, climate advisory)
• Represent AECOM at industry events and client forums to raise sector profile
• Collaborate with Regional Water Sector Lead, Water Business Line, and EUR&I Sales to integrate sector strategy
• Lead development and execution of a sector growth plan, including client engagement, pursuits, and strategic initiatives
• Build and maintain high-value client relationships across the sector
• Coordinate with CAMs to align priorities and convert opportunities for YoY growth
• Drive Work Winning strategy and secure resourcing and bid leadership for strategic pursuits

Key requirements

• Experience in leading business development/growth in the Water sector
• Strong knowledge of Water sector dynamics, clients, and competitors
• Proven ability to build high-value client relationships at senior levels
• Strategic thinker capable of turning vision into action plans
• Seasoned capture manager with ability to win key opportunities
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, presentation and negotiation skills
• Experience in Water sector-related technical delivery
• Established industry profile as a thought leader
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline
• Membership of a recognised professional body where applicable
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Strategic thinking
• Relationship-building at senior levels
• Water sector technical delivery
• Market analysis and strategic planning
• Capture and bid leadership

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