Company Description
At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world—improving commutes, keeping lights on, providing clean water, and transforming skylines. Our work helps people and communities thrive. As a world‑trusted infrastructure consulting firm, we partner with clients to solve the most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. Join a global team of over 50,000 professionals—from planners and designers to engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers—to deliver projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
Job Description
AECOM is seeking a Senior Fire Protection Engineer specializing in Fire Fighting Systems design. The position is consultancy‑based and based in one of our St. Albans, London, Manchester, or Croydon offices. The role involves designing, calculating, and proposing fire safety solutions on small and large projects while acting as the key point of contact. Survey work, report production, and day‑to‑day project management support are also part of this role. It’s ideal for an established consultant seeking progression or someone with strong technical depth who wants to join a respected fire safety consultancy.
About Us
AECom Buildings & Places delivers modern, complex, and iconic structures through multidisciplinary engineering, including Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental Engineering, Cost & Project Management, and Quantity Surveying. Our team of over 400 engineers nationwide delivers projects across residential, commercial, aviation, defence, healthcare, education, pharmaceutical, sports and leisure sectors.
Notable projects include the Palace of Westminster, Southbank Place, Arctic Science Centres, BBC Broadcasting House, the Titanic Building (Belfast), and St Pancras Chambers Hotel.
Key Responsibilities
Design, Calculations & Proposals
* Prepare design packages for various RIBA stages (drawings, specifications, reports, hydraulic calculations).
* Create Fire Suppression System solutions for multiple applications at all stages of design.
* Perform calculations including sprinkler water supplies and gaseous agent quantities.
* Support the remote project‑delivery teams.
Survey & Reporting
* Conduct technical reviews and assist in solving design issues.
* Perform field investigations or inspections.
Client & Team Coordination
* Communicate effectively with project teams, clients, authorities, contractors, and other stakeholders.
Project Management
* Support project manager on projects varying in scale, delivery, and technical assurance.
Minimum Requirements
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong quantitative and analytical abilities.
* Relevant engineering degree or professional qualification.
* Experience in consultancy or related industries.
* Knowledge of British & International standards and Building Regulations.
* Experience with Fire Suppression Systems (Sprinklers, Water Mist, Gaseous Suppression, Risers, Hydrants, Hose Reels, Hypoxic Systems).
* Software proficiency (Word, Excel, CAD, Revit, hydraulic tools).
Qualifications
* Evidence of CPD and professional development.
* BEng, MEng, or working towards it.
* Engineering Council registration (CEng/IEng) or working towards it.
Additional Information
About AECOM
AECom is a world‑trusted infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle—from advisory, planning, design, and engineering to program and construction management. We support transportation, buildings, water, new energy, and environmental projects across the public and private sectors. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm with $14.4 billion in revenue (FY 2023).
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility to work in a hybrid environment—whether in an AECOM office, remotely, or at a client site. We champion integrity, entrepreneurial spirit, and pioneering mindset, and we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work. AECOM offers a wide array of compensation, benefits, and well‑being programs tailored to employees and their families. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we support diverse talents and provide interviews for candidates with disabilities or long‑term conditions. All information is kept confidential under EEO guidelines.
Equal Opportunity & Disability Confident Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability or long‑term condition that meets the essential criteria for the role, please let us know at ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com to arrange a Disability Confident Interview Scheme. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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