Client Account Manager, Water

AECOM Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

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Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. As the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, we partner with clients to solve their most complex challenges and build a better future.

Ready to lead key client relationships—using insight, imagination, and innovation to excite and shape the future of the water industry? AECOM’s UK&I Water business is at the forefront of delivering transformative projects that enhance communities, safeguard the environment, and shape a sustainable future for generations to come.

Building on a series of recent major wins and long‑standing partnerships with key water clients, we are entering an exciting period of growth. To strengthen our position and ensure continued success, we are looking for a Client Account Manager (CAM) to join our leadership team working with the following clients:

• Anglian Water & Severn Trent Water

This is not a typical client management role. As a CAM, you will be a strategic leader
, responsible for shaping AECOM’s presence and influence in the market, driving growth, and ensuring our clients view us as their partner of choice.

• Drive Strategic Growth – Build on our recent successes to position AECOM for upcoming opportunities, including AMP8 and beyond. Lead the development and execution of client strategies that drive growth and long‑term value.
• Influence & Inspire – Establish and deepen trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across client organisations. Act as a strategic advisor, influencing decision‑making and helping shape how clients approach the future of water.
• Lead Major Pursuits – Take accountability for high‑profile pursuits, from positioning through to successful bid delivery. Ensure AECOM’s proposals are compelling, commercially sound, and aligned with client needs.
• Foster Innovation – Understand emerging industry challenges and opportunities, introducing creative and forward‑thinking solutions that excite clients and differentiate AECOM.
• Collaborate & Empower – Work across technical, commercial, and operational teams to bring the best of AECOM to clients. Support delivery teams with smooth handovers to ensure excellence in execution.
• Strengthen Market Presence – Play a central role in building AECOM’s brand and reputation across the water sector, ensuring we remain a market leader and trusted partner.

• Extensive experience in the water sector.
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing client strategies that deliver sustainable growth.
• A history of winning and leading major pursuits and complex bids.
• Strong existing relationships with senior stakeholders, ideally within water utilities or regulators.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and negotiation skills.
• The ability to collaborate across technical, commercial, and delivery teams to maximise value for clients.

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 Reaso At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.