AECOM is looking for a Blast Technical Lead to join our Security & Technology engineering group. In this role, you will be a key member of the Specialisms Operating Unit, delivering specialist blast design and support services for diverse projects, working closely with Security and Structural teams.
What You'll Do
- Provide expert technical input on blast and protection engineering and lead the design of blast protection provisions, including CFD modelling and complex structural analysis.
- Oversee the production and workload management for blast-related projects, developing work plans, defining tasks, and ensuring quality management and technical assurance.
- Work closely with clients to understand their business practices and goals, identify challenges, and formulate effective solutions.
- Contribute to business development initiatives, including sales and work winning.
- Undertake detailed assessments of threats, likelihood, and consequences to determine risk severity and appropriate treatments.
- Produce high-quality documentation, including employer’s requirements, specifications, feasibility studies, and concept/scheme designs.
- Manage projects on behalf of clients, including progress reporting and contract administration where applicable.
- Promote best practices in Safety, Health & Environment (SH&E) and contribute to knowledge management within the team.
What We're Looking For
- A broad technical knowledge of security with in-depth expertise in blast analysis and design.
- Proven ability to determine operational and strategic requirements to form a basis of design.
- Expertise in blast modelling and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to accurately capture blast wave-structure interaction.
- Proficiency with ANSYS, AutoDyn, or similar software for advanced 3D finite element modelling and fluid-structure interaction.
- Strong understanding of physical security solutions (doors, locks, walls, fencing, glazing) and relevant performance standards.
- Experience in threat reduction, structural vulnerability analyses, façade and glass evaluation, collision and high-speed impact analysis, and the effect of fire on structures.
- Excellent document writing skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Solid project management capabilities.
- Strong technical and design skills in structural design and security assessment.
- Good numerical and analytical abilities.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage at senior levels and with diverse stakeholders.
- Tact, persuasive ability, and a collaborative team spirit.
- Proficient IT skills and self-motivation.
- The ability to hold or obtain Security Clearance.
Nice to Have
- A relevant qualification in a security or engineering-related discipline.
- Professional certifications such as RSES, CSyP, PSP, MSyl.
- Experience using AutoCAD and Revit.
Technical Stack
- ANSYS
- AutoDyn
- CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics)
- AutoCAD
- Revit
Team & Environment
You will be part of the Specialisms Operating Unit within the Security & Technology engineering group, within the Building Engineering Division.
Benefits & Compensation
- Flexible hybrid working model
- Career development opportunities
- Technical practice networks
- AECOM University
- Volunteering days
- Core and personalised benefits designed to support future and well-being
Work Mode
This role follows a hybrid working model and is based from our UK offices.
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