Application Guide
How to Apply for Technical Director, Capture Management Lead - Water
at AECOM
🏢 About AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm that builds sustainable legacies through innovative solutions. Their commitment to ESG, digitalization, and water sector innovation makes them an industry leader. Working here means contributing to impactful projects that address critical water challenges.
About This Role
As Technical Director, Capture Management Lead for Water, you will drive enterprise-critical pursuits (£25m+), owning the strategy from identification to submission. This role is impactful because you'll shape AECOM's growth in the water sector, fostering collaboration across global teams and delivering winning proposals.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might start with a pipeline review meeting to assess opportunities, followed by developing a capture plan for a £30m water treatment project. You'd then collaborate with technical leads on proposal strategy, engage with a key client to understand their ESG priorities, and wrap up by reviewing bid budgets with finance.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who AECOM Is Looking For
- Proven capture management experience in the water industry, with a track record of winning major pursuits (£25m+).
- Strategic thinker who can develop and execute winning client positioning strategies.
- Strong leadership skills to orchestrate cross-functional teams and manage bid budgets effectively.
- Deep understanding of sustainability, ESG, digitalization, and innovation trends in the water sector.
📝 Tips for Applying to AECOM
Highlight specific examples of water sector pursuits you've led, including deal size and win rate.
Demonstrate your knowledge of AECOM's recent water projects and how your experience aligns with their focus on sustainability.
Tailor your CV to emphasize enterprise-level capture management, not just technical project delivery.
Quantify your achievements in terms of revenue growth, pipeline development, and client relationship outcomes.
In your cover letter, explicitly connect your expertise in ESG and digitalization to AECOM's strategic priorities.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your proven ability to lead and win large-scale water sector pursuits.', 'Experience developing capture strategies that differentiate AECOM in competitive bids.', "Familiarity with sustainability and digital trends in water, and how you've leveraged them.", 'Your collaborative leadership style and ability to work across global teams.']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Review AECOM's recent water sector case studies and press releases to understand their project portfolio.
- → Familiarize yourself with AECOM's sustainability commitments and how they integrate ESG into projects.
- → Research AECOM's digital tools and innovation initiatives in water, such as digital twins or smart water solutions.
- → Understand the competitive landscape: who are AECOM's main competitors in UK water infrastructure?
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Focusing solely on technical expertise without emphasizing capture management and client strategy.
- Being generic about the water sector—show specific knowledge of UK water market trends and regulations.
- Neglecting to mention how you drive team collaboration across geographies and business lines.
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
Congratulations!