The engineering design firm will work alongside partner consultant Arup and contribute to the delivery process of venue design and construction through to the legacy stage following the conclusion of the Games in the Japanese capital in six years' time.

The Los Angeles-based AECOM, an acronym for architecture, engineering, construction, operations and management, will also review the Games' master plan and counsel on the associated transportation, security, sustainability and legacy components.

"Olympic Games are an important part of AECOM's success in regenerating and promoting cities around the world," said Michael S Burke, President and chief executive of AECOM.

"By harnessing our global expertise as the world's premier fully integrated infrastructure firm, AECOM will be able to support the Tokyo Olympic Organising Committee in delivering a memorable Olympic Games."

AECOM worked on the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics, including being among the lead designers on the Olympic Park ©AECOM

AECOM, which also worked on the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Games, will now hold a series of workshops with Tokyo 2020 to ensure the successful delivery of the Games and the post-Games legacy.

"AECOM's breadth of experience and passion for delivering world sporting events has seen us work with cities across the world, from bid through to legacy," said Bill Hanway, head of global sports at AECOM.

"We are proud of our work that delivers both a successful event while helping to position sport as a catalyst for wider urban regeneration and development.

"We are incredibly honoured to be part of three consecutive [Summer] Games, especially the opportunity to continue this work as part of the Tokyo 2020 team and to deliver a truly amazing event."

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