Contractor Market Lead, Water

Contractor Market Lead

We are seeking a Contractor Market Lead to drive the growth of our work with Design and Build contractors in the Water sector. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Water UK&I leadership team and take overall accountability for expanding this key market.

The water sector is entering a period of multi‑billion‑pound investment and this role will place you at the centre of delivering solutions to contractors shaping that future. Reporting directly to the Managing Director of Water you will play a pivotal role in growing our Water business in the UK by building strong strategic relationships with key contractor clients.

• Report directly to the Managing Director of Water and collaborate closely with Business Directors including the Water UK Director of Strategy and Growth, Commercial Director, AECOM Europe & India leadership and Global Water and Contractor Market teams.
• Lead the development and implementation of a contractor‑led market growth plan aligned with the Water UK&I Strategic Plan.
• Work with Client Account Managers to identify, monitor and track new opportunities ensuring proactive positioning and timely entry into business‑planning systems.
• Increase visibility of AECOM Water’s contractor‑led capability and communicate market strategy through clear and effective internal and external messaging.
• Build strong partnerships with contractors and designers to enable targeted pursuit of high‑value opportunities.
• Drive exceptional client satisfaction through active engagement, performance monitoring and improvement actions informed by Net Promoter Score feedback.
• Foster a culture where AECOM is recognised as a great place to work by exemplifying AECOM’s values, championing EDI and promoting employee engagement and continuous development.
• Work with Business Unit Directors to determine medium‑ and long‑term resource needs and lead recruitment for strategic and senior roles.
• Collaborate with teams across Europe and globally to deliver multidisciplinary projects and programmes showcasing AECOM’s strengths in work‑winning.
• Hold accountability for major contractor‑led projects and programmes through bid governance and the Go/No‑Go process while supporting governance for smaller pursuits.
• Lead by example in driving SH&E culture, ensuring effective implementation of AECOM SH&E policies and procedures and achieving core SH&E metrics for the Water business.

At AECOM you’ll enjoy a range of 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.

You are a highly motivated, organised and proactive leader with a proven track record in leading and growing water businesses, business development, bidding and delivering major projects and strategy implementation. Your in‑depth understanding of the UK Water market and contractors operating within it, coupled with your grasp of the social, political and economic drivers that influence it, will be integral to our success.

• Senior leadership experience within a matrixed multinational consultancy, contractor or key water‑sector supplier.
• Proven success in building and leading leadership teams and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong knowledge of the UK & Ireland water markets, key contractors and wider European socio‑political and economic drivers.
• Demonstrated ability to provide growth‑focused leadership, including talent development and coaching.
• Extensive commercial and contract management expertise.
• Track record of securing major frameworks, winning new opportunities and growing existing contracts.
• Strong client relationship management capabilities.
• Solid attention to detail with experience delivering effective health & safety initiatives.
• Experience in motivating and managing diverse multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible, proactive, and adaptable approach to work.

• Demonstrate dedication to driving our inclusion strategy…