Head of Asset Management, Water – AECOM
Company Description
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. Our Water Business develops innovative techniques to improve the delivery, efficiency, and sustainable outcomes of projects across clean water, wastewater, drainage, flood risk management, asset management and digital solutions. As an accredited member of the Institute of Asset Management (IAM), we are recognised for excellence in asset lifecycle planning and strategic delivery.
Job Description
Our Water team is seeking a dynamic and strategic Head of Asset Management to lead and grow our established Asset Management services across the UK and Ireland. This pivotal leadership role is responsible for driving growth in service capability, client relationships, team development and commercial performance.
* Develop and lead Asset Management strategy across key service areas, leveraging expertise in condition assessment, rehabilitation, system dynamics, optimisation, data analytics, urban drainage and water quality.
* Build and maintain trusted client relationships, serving as a senior point of contact for asset management services.
* Grow a robust pipeline of asset management work, enabling the development of team capability and capacity in line with business demand.
* Drive strong commercial outcomes, focusing on delivering higher‑than‑average margins and increasing year‑on‑year revenue.
* Personally deliver strategic advisory services and provide oversight to project teams as Project Director.
* Champion innovation and digital solutions, including forming partnerships with software providers and niche consultancies.
* Foster a connected and collaborative asset management team across multiple locations and disciplines, supporting both client delivery and professional development.
* Leverage synergies with AECOM’s wider services, enabling integration of engineering, environmental and commercial expertise into client programmes.
* Position AECOM as a thought leader, enhancing our brand visibility and reputation within the asset management and advisory space.
Enjoy the Perks
At AECOM, you’ll enjoy core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well‑being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, a flexible hybrid working model, technical practice networks, AECOM University and volunteering days. If you’re passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you.
Qualifications
* A recognised track record in strategic or tactical asset management within consulting and/or client organisations.
* Demonstrated experience in business development and/or technical excellence.
* A strong appetite for shaping and growing a business area, with the support of a committed leadership team.
* Proven leadership and collaboration skills, with the ability to unite multidisciplinary teams toward common goals.
* A history of successful bidding and development of long‑term, trusted client relationships.
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 at ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com.
Additional Information
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For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn – Jay Hewitt.
Equal Opportunity & Disability Accommodations
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Disability Confident Employer. Please let us know using this email address ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.
Job Details
* ReqID: J10134165
* Business Line: Water
* Business Group: DCS
* Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India
* Career Area: Business Management
* Work Location Model: Hybrid
* Seniority level: Executive
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Finance and Sales
* Industries: Architecture and Planning, Civil Engineering, and Construction
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