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AECOM Technical Director – Fire Engineering in London- United Kingdom
United Kingdom – London- London
Job Summary
AECOM is seeking to appoint a Technical Director for its Fire Engineering
Practice- a role with a national focus. You will be technically proficient in
a broad range of applied fire engineering processes through all phases of
project delivery- from design to on-site works.
This role represents a significant opportunity for a technically focused fire
engineering expert to join and influence a world leading consultancy- with
opportunity to work on some of the largest fire related projects across the
UK.
This is a role for an established consultancy side fire engineerin
professional with an established track record of leadership- technical desig
and business development. Office locations include London (central or S
Albans)- Manchester or Edinburgh.
About us:
Our Fire Protection Engineers value in understanding the Building Regulations
and Fire safety strategy unique requirements- providing strategic advice and
developing sustainable innovative design.
Our building services team consists of over 400 people nationwide. The fire
protection and fire strategy engineers we have in our team specialise in
healthcare- industrial- education- commercial- residential- sports- and
leisure. We are market leaders on large international projects as well as
small scale local experts who seek to improve communities through strong
design and infrastructure projects.
We are friendly- busy and motivated with an established track record of
successfully delivering local and overseas projects. Some of our flagship work
in recent years include; The Lusail Artscape Expressway in Qatar- NewCold
International Logistic facilities- Al-Wakrah Stadium 2022 World Cup in Qatar-
Boka Bay Beach Resort in Montenegro- Amazon Fulfilment Centres across UK and
GE manufacturing facilities in KSA to name but a few.
Primary duties and responsibilities include:
Leadership
Being part of the Fire Engineering Practice`s Leadership Team.
Shaping the Fire Engineering Practice`s technical direction of travel.
Overseeing technical consistency across the Fire Engineering Practice`s project teams and offices- as well as sharing best-practice approaches to ensure adequate technical rigour is applied.
Working with the Fire Engineering Practice`s Leadership Team to provide technical training for staff for their continued professional development.
Encourage and support staff membership of professional institutions- particularly the Institute of Fire Engineers.
Conducting technical interviews of potential candidates for AECOM`s Fire Engineering Practice
Technical guidance and design:
Providing technical oversight for projects being delivered by the Fire Engineering Practice.
Leading design and construction due diligence reviews on behalf of the Firm relating to its investment portfolio.
Leading peer reviews of fire engineering works being delivered by other consultancies.
Leading Research and Development initiatives from raising funding applications through delivery- post-project completion- knowledge dissemination and implementation.
Business development:
Maintaining our links and fostering collaborative working relationships with academic institutions.
Representing AECOM at technical fire related external conferences and sitting on technical committees.
Raising the technical profile of the Fire Engineering Practice- internally and externally- e.g. through producing and supporting others in the preparation and publication of technical fire engineering journal papers.
Minimum Requirements
You will need good knowledge of design codes for common building types- such
as those used for schools- hospitals- stations- airports and residential
projects.
You will also have excellent report-writing- communication and interpersonal
skills- you will be a Chartered Engineer with membership status or higher
within the Institute of Fire Engineering. You will have a strong understanding
of the technical fundamentals of fire engineering- including most of or all of
the following:
Smoke control- heat transfer and fluid dynamics
Evacuation modelling
Computational fluid dynamic modelling using FDS
Structural fire engineer (probabilistic and deterministic)
Risk assessment (qualitative and quantified)
a broad background and experience applying common UK guidance such as; Approved Document B- BS9999 and BS9991
Preferred Qualifications
A clear work history and proof of professional development and learning
Ideally you will live locally to the St Albans or London office or be willing to relocate. Other locations will be considered.
Your benefits will include:
Helping our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance is important to us.
If you join AECOM- as well as receiving a competitive salary- you`ll also have
the opportunity to explore flexible working arrangements. Core benefits
include 25 days annual leave- company pension scheme- private medical
insurance- life assurance and one paid annual professional institution
membership fee. You can also choose from a wide range of flexible benefits to
suit your lifestyle.
You`ll also be able to give back to communities with up to two paid CSR days
each year. Through our charity- The AECOM Foundation- you can volunteer to
support children in developing countries. And if you`re a member of the
Reserve Forces you`ll receive an additional 15 days paid leave for training
commitments.
What We Offer
When you join AECOM- you become part of a company that is
pioneering the future . Our teams around the world are involved in some of the
most cutting-edge and innovative projects and programs of our time- addressing
the big challenges of today and shaping the built environment for generations
to come. We ensure a workplace that encourages growth- flexibility and
creativity- as well as a company culture that champions
inclusion- diversity and overall
employee well-being through programs supported by company leadership. Our
core values define who we are- how we act and what we aspire to- which comes
down to not only
delivering a better world – but working to |make amazing happen| in each
neighborhood- community and city we touch. As an Equal Opportunity Employer-
we believe in each person`s potential- and we`ll help you reach yours.
Job Category Engineering – Fire and Risk
Business Line Buildings & Places
Business Group Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)
Country United Kingdom
Position Status Full-Time
Requisition/Vacancy No. 224398BR
Clearance Required No
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race- color- religion- sex- national origin- sexual orientation- gender
identity- disability or protected veteran status.