Regional Director - Fire Engineering

AECOM; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Core benefits

Hybrid working

Career development opportunities

Volunteering days

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Regional Director - Fire Engineering to lead a UK-based fire engineering team on large, complex projects. The role focuses on client delivery, regulatory compliance, and cross-disciplinary leadership across national projects.

Ideal candidates will have extensive UK fire engineering experience, professional accreditation, and a track record in business development and staff mentorship toward Chartership. Hybrid working options are available within a flexible national framework.

Qualifications

• Experience on fire engineering projects in the UK.
• Proven multi-disciplinary delivery capability.
• Knowledge of UK guidance and standards (ADB, BS 9991/9999/9992, HTM 05-02, BB100).
• Proficiency with fire engineering tools such as FDS, SFE, and evacuation modelling software.
• Membership in professional institutions (e.g., MIFireE) and/or certifications (e.g., NFPA CFPE).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the team in terms of workload management, project delivery and performance.
• Oversee delivery of large, complex projects meeting regulatory requirements and client expectations.
• Collaborate with multi-discipline teams and national leadership to ensure timely delivery and quality.
• Lead the Performance & Review process for the team and set SMART goals.
• Carry out staff appraisals and ensure reports perform similarly for their reports.
• Develop professional development plans and encourage cross-sector expertise.
• Provide mentoring to reach Chartership and technical goals.
• Provide specialized technical input to studies and design projects across the portfolio.
• Support and mentor less experienced staff toward Chartership.
• Lead client relationships and contribute to winning new work.

Skills

Fire engineering (UK)

Multi-disciplinary experience

UK guidance & standards (ADB, BS 9991/

FDS/SFE/evacuation modelling

Professional membership / NFPA CFPE

Education

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Tools

FDS

SFE

Evacuation modelling tools

Job description

Overview

AECOM is seeking a Regional Director - Fire Engineering. This is a consultancy-based role requiring demonstrable experience across sectors and client-focused delivery in fire engineering.

Responsibilities

People

• Lead and manage the team in terms of workload management, project delivery and performance.
• Oversee the successful delivery of large, complex projects, ensuring they meet regulatory requirements and client expectations.
• Collaborate with multi-discipline teams and national leadership to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget and to a high standard of quality.
• Lead the Performance & Review process for the team by setting and monitoring SMART goals for team members.
• Carry out staff appraisals and ensure direct reports perform similarly for their reports in line with the Performance & Review process.
• Participate in developing professional development plans for staff and encourage expansion of expertise across sectors.
• Assist in training and mentoring to meet technical development goals in line with PDPs.
• Provide specialized technical input to studies and design projects across the portfolio.
• Support and mentor less experienced staff on the path to Chartership.

Projects

• Provide estimates for fire engineering budgets and schedules on large, complex projects.
• Lead project delivery on mid to large size projects nationally and internationally.
• Lead strategic direction as an AECOM Approved Lead Verifier and act as project approver.
• Lead technical client relationships and play a major role in attracting new work and clients.
• Ensure work quality and timely delivery within agreed periods and budgets.

Business

• Ensure implementation of AECOM Health & Safety policies in the workplace and during off-site activities.
• Maintain good client working relationships.
• Promote the Fire Engineering business and contribute to growth by attracting internal and external clients.
• Support the national team in achieving KPIs.
• Develop and support recruitment strategies and business plans for national fire teams.
• Assist in implementing marketing strategies focused on collaborative client communication.
• Contribute to the Fire Team Business Plan and implement it across the team.

Come grow with us

Perks at AECOM include core and personalized benefits, career development opportunities, flexible hybrid working, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Experience in working on fire engineering projects in the UK.
• Extensive experience in a large, multi-disciplinary environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of UK guidance and standards (e.g., ADB, BS 9991/9999/9992, HTM 05-02, BB100).
• Proficiency with fire engineering tools such as FDS, SFE, and evacuation modelling software.
• Membership in relevant professional institutions (e.g., MIFireE) and/or certifications (e.g., NFPA CFPE).

Preferred requirements:

• UK or other nationalities; security clearance.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with the Institution of Fire Engineering.
• Extensive knowledge of FDS, evacuation modelling, and structural fire safety engineering.
• MSc or PhD in a fire-related field.
• International experience with standards such as IBC, SFPE and NFPA.

Additional Information

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About AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering services from advisory through design and construction management. We serve public and private sector clients across transportation, buildings, water, energy and the environment with a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and ESG priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm with substantial revenue and global reach.