Overview
AECOM is currently seeking an Associate Director (Fire Engineer) with Defence experience to be based in one of our UK offices. This consultancy‑based position requires demonstrable experience in a range of sectors and technical fire engineering applications within a client‑focused environment, with a focus in Defence work.
Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the team in terms of Defence workload management, project delivery and performance.
* Oversee the successful delivery of large, complex Defence projects, ensuring they meet regulatory requirements and client expectations.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and national leadership to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget and to the highest standard of quality.
* Lead Performance & Review process for the team by setting and monitoring SMART goals for team members.
* Carry out staff appraisals of direct reports and ensure they do the same for their direct reports in line with AECOM 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 of 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.
* Provide estimates for the fire engineering budget and schedule for large, complex projects.
* Lead the project delivery on mid to large‑size Defence projects nationally and internationally.
* Become an AECOM Approved Lead Verifier – leads strategic direction of projects.
* Become an AECOM Approved Project Manager and act as project approver.
* Lead technical client relationships and play a major role in attracting new work/clients.
* Ensure the quality of the work is maintained and delivered to the client within agreed period and budget.
* Ensure implementation of all AECOM Health & Safety policies at workplace and during out of office visits.
* Ensure that good client working relationships are maintained.
* Promote AECOM and its Fire Engineering business and bring more business to support the effective growth.
* Support the national team in achieving its KPIs.
* 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 throughout the fire team.
Qualifications & Experience
* Extensive experience working in a large, multi‑disciplinary environment.
* Comprehensive knowledge of UK standards and guidance documents, including ADB, BS 9991, BS 9999, BS 9992, HTM 05-02 and BB100.
* Comprehensive knowledge of Defence standards including JSP 80 and DIFS.
* 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.
* BEng/MEng or MSc in fire science, fire engineering or similar.
Preferred Requirements
* UK national.
* Good level of security clearance, or history of clearance and ability to hold a suitable level of 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.
* PhD in a fire‑related discipline.
* International experience with standards such as IBC, SFPE and NFPA.
Benefits & Perks
Flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work‑life balance that suits your lifestyle, career development opportunities, technical practice networks, AECOM University, volunteering days, and a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well‑being.
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