Blast Technical Lead

AECOM; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Flexible hybrid working model

Technical practice networks

Job summary

AECOM seeks a full-time Blast Associate Technical Lead to join our Building Engineering Division in the UK. You will provide technical leadership in blast design, manage projects to ensure delivery and quality, and engage with clients to understand their needs.

This position requires expertise in blast modelling and CFD, project management skills, and a strong understanding of physical security solutions. AECOM offers a hybrid working model and a range of benefits to support your career development.

Qualifications

• Broad technical knowledge of security with expertise in blast analysis.
• Proficient in blast modelling and CFD.
• Experience in threat reduction and building structural analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical input on blast protection engineering.
• Oversee blast-related project management and delivery.
• Client relationship management and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Blast analysis

Project management

Client engagement

CFD modelling

Documentation writing

Technical knowledge of security

Analytical abilities

Education

Relevant qualification in security or engineering

Tools

ANSYS

AutoDyn

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Job Description

Are you passionate about protecting people and infrastructure? Do you have a talent for blast analysis and design? AECOM is looking for a driven Blast Associate Technical Lead to join our world‑class team and deliver a better world.

What you’ll do!

We are seeking a full‑time Blast Associate Technical Lead to join our Building Engineering Division, based in one of our UK offices.

As a key member of AECOM’s Specialisms Operating Unit within the Security & Technology engineering group, you will provide specialist blast design and support services. Your responsibilities will include:

• Technical Leadership & Design: Provide expert technical input on blast and protection engineering. Lead the design of blast protection provisions, including CFD modelling of effects on building structures and complex structural analysis.
• Project Delivery: Oversee the production and workload management for blast‑related projects. Develop work plans, define tasks, and ensure quality management and technical assurance.
• Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with clients to understand their business practices and goals, identify challenges, and formulate effective solutions.
• Business Development: Contribute to business development initiatives, including sales and work winning.
• Risk & Threat Assessment: Undertake detailed assessments of threats, likelihood, and consequences to determine risk severity and appropriate treatments.
• Documentation & Reporting: Produce high‑quality documentation, including employer’s requirements, specifications, feasibility studies, and concept/scheme designs.
• Project Management: Manage projects on behalf of clients, including progress reporting and contract administration where applicable.
• Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing: Promote best practices in Safety, Health & Environment (SH&E) and contribute to knowledge management within the team.

Come grow with us

You’ll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well‑being, including career development opportunities, a flexible hybrid working model, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

Qualifications

We’re looking for a candidate with a strong foundation in client business practices and the ability to develop innovative solutions. Essential skills and experience include:

• A broad technical knowledge of security with in‑depth expertise in blast analysis and design.
• Proven ability to determine operational and strategic requirements to form a basis of design.
• Expertise in blast modelling and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to accurately capture blast‑wave–structure interaction.
• Proficiency with ANSYS, AutoDyn, or similar software for advanced 3d finite element modelling and fluid‑structure interaction.
• Strong understanding of physical security solutions (doors, locks, walls, fencing, glazing) and relevant performance standards.
• Experience in threat reduction, structural vulnerability analyses, façade and glass evaluation, collision and high‑speed impact analysis, and the effect of fire on structures.
• Excellent document writing skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Solid project management capabilities.
• Strong technical and design skills in structural design and security assessment.
• Good numerical and analytical abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Tact, persuasive ability, and a collaborative team spirit.
• Proficient IT skills and self‑motivation.
• The ability to hold or obtain Security Clearance.

Key responsibilities will involve

• Stakeholder engagement.
• Gathering data and technical information.
• Writing employer’s requirements and specifications.
• CFD Modelling and complex structural analysis.
• Completing feasibility studies and design reviews.
• Developing concept/scheme designs and detailed designs.
• Tender management and vetting.
• Presentations and sales support.

Preferred Qualifications

• A relevant qualification in a security or engineering‑related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as RSES, CSyP, PSP, MSyl.
• Experience using AutoCAD and Revit.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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.