Change the world with AECOM's Fire Engineering team.
Job Description
AECOM is seeking a Principal Fire Engineer to join our Fire Team. This consultancy role requires proven experience across various sectors and technical fire engineering applications in a client-focused environment. In this role, you will work closely with office leads to oversee and develop a local team, providing guidance and mentorship with support from senior staff.
What you’ll do
* Deliver projects from inception to completion with minimal senior oversight, including CFD modelling, evacuation modelling and other analytical fire engineering.
* Manage design projects, preparing and reviewing the work of others.
* Apply demonstrable experience in a range of sectors and technical fire engineering applications, particularly UK regulations and markets.
* Develop innovative approaches to solve new problems, modifying standard procedures or methods from previous assignments.
* Participate in interdisciplinary reviews of project deliverables.
* Lead the development of accurate cost estimates for technical efforts.
* Lead the performance and review process for junior engineers, setting SMART goals for team members.
* Support and mentor staff on the road to Chartership.
Benefits
Enjoy a range of core and personalized benefits designed to support your future and well‑being:
* Career development opportunities and a flexible hybrid working model.
* Technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.
* Competitive compensation, benefits and well‑being programs.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
* Relevant degree or professional qualification.
* Chartered status (CEng) in Fire Engineering or a related discipline.
* Work experience within a similar consultancy or other relevant business.
* Demonstrable experience in a range of sectors and technical fire engineering applications, especially UK regulations and markets.
* Experience managing the fire engineering aspects of small to medium projects within agreed timescales and budgets.
* Experience providing guidance to entry‑level fire engineers.
* Experience preparing fee proposals and task variations for fire engineering activities.
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience leading and actively supervising a team of junior engineers.
* A clear work history with proof of professional development and learning.
Additional Information
At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions. If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills that would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you!
Legal Notice
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. Please let us know using this email address ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10137262
Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India
Career Area: Engineering
Work Location Model: Hybrid
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