Principal Fire Engineer

AECOM; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy based in Manchester is seeking an Associate Director - Fire Engineer. This role involves leading a team of fire engineers, overseeing complex projects, and ensuring compliance with UK standards. The ideal candidate will be a Chartered Engineer with extensive experience in a multidisciplinary setting and proficiency in fire engineering tools. This position offers the opportunity to work on nationwide and international projects.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with the Institution of Fire Engineering.
• Comprehensive knowledge of UK standards and guidance documents.
• Proficiency in using common fire engineering tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the fire engineering team.
• Oversee project delivery and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet project goals.

Skills

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Extensive experience in a multi-disciplinary environment

Knowledge of UK standards

Proficiency in fire engineering tools

Membership in professional institutions

Education

MSc/MEng or PhD in a fire-related discipline

Tools

FDS

Evacuation modelling software

Job description

Associate Director - Fire Engineer

AECOM

Job Description

AECOM is seeking an Associate Director (Fire Engineer) for a consultancy-based position. The role requires demonstrable experience across a range of sectors and technical fire engineering applications within a client-focused environment. The successful candidate will oversee and develop a team of fire engineers and lead large, complex projects nationwide and internationally.

What you’ll do!

People

• Lead and manage the team in terms of workload, project delivery and performance.
• Oversee the successful delivery of large, complex projects, ensuring they meet regulatory requirement 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 designs 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 – 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.

Business

• 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 (internal and external clients) 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

Requirements

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with the Institution of Fire Engineering.
• 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.
• 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.
• Extensive knowledge of common fire engineering tools, including FDS, evacuation modelling, and structural fire safety engineering.
• MSc/MEng or PhD in a fire-related discipline.
• International experience with standards such as IBC, SFPE and NFPA.

Additional Information

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