AECOM is looking for an Associate Director - Fire Engineer to join our consultancy team. This client-facing role requires significant experience across multiple sectors and applications of technical fire engineering. You will be responsible for leading and developing a team of fire engineers, ensuring the high-quality delivery of complex projects, and contributing directly to business growth.
What You'll Do
- Lead and manage the team in terms of workload management, project delivery, and performance.
- Oversee the successful delivery of large, complex projects, ensuring they meet regulatory requirements and client expectations.
- Collaborate with multi-discipline teams and national leadership to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standard of quality.
- Lead the Performance & Review process for the team by setting and monitoring SMART goals.
- Carry out staff appraisals and participate in the development of professional development plans.
- Assist in training and mentoring staff to ensure the technical development of the team.
- Provide specialized technical input to studies and design projects across the portfolio.
- Support and mentor less experienced staff on the road to Chartership.
- Provide estimates for the fire engineering budget and schedule for large, complex projects.
- Lead project delivery on mid to large size projects nationally and internationally.
- Become an AECOM Approved Lead Verifier and Project Manager.
- Lead technical client relationships and play a major role in attracting new work and clients.
- Ensure the quality of work is maintained and delivered to the client within the agreed period and budget.
- Ensure implementation of all AECOM Health & Safety policies.
- Ensure that good client working relationships are maintained.
- Promote AECOM and its Fire Engineering business to support effective growth.
- Support the national team in achieving its KPIs.
- Develop and assist in implementing a marketing strategy focused on interactive communications with clients.
- Participate in the development of the Fire Team Business Plan and implement it throughout the fire team.
What We're Looking For
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) with the Institution of Fire Engineering.
- Extensive experience working in a large, multi-disciplinary environment.
- Comprehensive knowledge of UK standards and guidance documents, including but not limited to ADB, BS 9991, BS 9999, BS 9992, HTM 05-02, and BB100.
- Proficiency in using common fire engineering tools such as FDS, SFE, and evacuation modelling software.
- Membership in relevant professional institutions, such as MIFireE and/or certifications from NFPA, such as CFPE.
Nice to Have
- UK or other nationalities considered.
- Security clearance.
- Extensive knowledge of common fire engineering tools, including FDS, evacuation modelling, and structural fire safety engineering.
- MSc/MEng or PhD in a fire-related discipline.
- International experience with standards such as IBC, SFPE, and NFPA.
Technical Stack
- FDS
- SFE
- Evacuation modelling software
Team & Environment
You will lead and manage a team of fire engineers, collaborating with a multi-discipline team and national leadership.
Benefits & Compensation
- Career development opportunities
- Flexible hybrid working model
- Technical practice networks
- AECOM University
- Volunteering days
- Core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being
Work Mode
This role operates on a hybrid working model.
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