AECOM is hiring a full-time Blast Technical Lead for its UK Building Engineering Division. You will provide specialist blast design and support services, collaborating with Security and Structural teams on projects from office fit-outs to critical government facilities. The role encompasses technical leadership, project delivery, client engagement, and business development.
What You'll Do
- Provide expert technical input on blast and protection engineering.
- Lead the design of blast protection provisions, including CFD modelling of effects on building structures and complex structural analysis.
- Oversee production and workload management for blast-related projects.
- Develop work plans, define tasks, and ensure quality management and technical assurance.
- Work closely with clients to understand their business practices and goals, identify challenges, and formulate effective solutions.
- Engage with sector leads and liaise with general Building Engineering teams.
- Contribute to business development initiatives, including sales and work winning.
- Undertake detailed assessments of threats, likelihood, and consequences to determine risk severity.
- Produce high-quality documentation, including employer’s requirements, specifications, and feasibility studies.
- Manage projects on behalf of clients, including progress reporting and contract administration.
- Promote best practices in Safety, Health & Environment and contribute to team knowledge management.
- Gather data and technical information.
- Complete feasibility studies and design reviews.
- Manage tender processes and vetting.
- Provide presentations and sales support.
What We're Looking For
- 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 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 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
- 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
- Core and personalised benefits designed to support future and well-being.
- Career development opportunities.
- Flexible hybrid working model.
- Technical practice networks.
- AECOM University.
- Volunteering days.
Work Mode
This role offers a flexible hybrid working model and is based in the UK.
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