Company Description
At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
Job Description
We’re currently seeking a Regional Director – Fire Engineering. This consultancy‑based position requires demonstrable experience in a range of sectors and technical fire engineering applications within a client‑focused environment. You will oversee and develop a team of fire engineers within the UK, leading large, complex projects and advancing our fire safety consultancy.
What you’ll do!
People
* 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 multidisciplinary teams and national leadership to complete projects on time, within budget and to the highest standard of quality.
* Lead performance and review processes for the team by setting and monitoring SMART goals for team members.
* Carry out staff appraisals of direct reports and ensure they follow the same process for their direct reports in line with AECOM’s performance review process.
* Participate in the development of professional development plans for staff and encourage expansion of expertise on different sectors.
* Assist in training and mentoring staff to ensure technical development of the team in line with the PDPs.
* Provide specialised technical input to studies and design projects across the portfolio.
* Support and mentor less experienced staff on the road to chartership.
Projects
* Provide estimates for the fire engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements on large, complex projects.
* Lead the project delivery on mid to large‑size projects nationally and internationally.
* Become an AECOM Approved Lead Verifier – leading strategic direction of projects.
* Become an AECOM Approved Project Manager and act as a project approver.
* 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 agreed period and budget.
Business
* Ensure implementation of all AECOM Health & Safety policies in the workplace and during out‑of‑office visits.
* Ensure that good client working relationships are maintained.
* Promote AECOM and its Fire Engineering business and bring in more business (internal and external clients) to support effective growth.
* Support the national team in achieving its KPIs.
* Develop and support a recruitment strategy and business plan for recruitment into the national fire teams.
* Develop and assist in implementing a marketing strategy with a focus on interactive and collaborative communications with clients.
* Participate in the development of the Fire Team Business Plan and implement it throughout the fire team.
Come grow with us
You’ll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well‑being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work‑life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.
Qualifications
Requirements
* Experience working on fire engineering projects in the UK.
* Extensive experience working in a large, multidisciplinary environment.
* Comprehensive knowledge of UK guidance documents and standards, 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.
Preferred requirements
* UK or other nationalities considered.
* Security clearance.
* Chartered Engineer (CEng) with the Institution of Fire Engineering.
* Extensive knowledge of common fire engineering tools, including FDS, evacuation modelling, and structural fire safety engineering.
* MSc or PhD in a fire‑related discipline.
* International experience with standards such as IBC, SFPE and NFPA.
Additional Information
At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives. If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you! Interested in the role or curious about life at AECOM? Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more.
About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public‑ and private‑sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm with professional services revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you are working from an AECOM office, a remote location, or at a client site, you’ll be working in a dynamic environment where integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
Equal Opportunity
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long‑term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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