Senior Blast Project Engineer

Thornton Tomasetti; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Thornton Tomasetti is seeking a Senior Blast Project Engineer for its Protective Design and Security Practice in the UK. The role focuses on leading projects, performing explosive blast analyses, HVM design, and collaborating with a global team of security experts.

The successful candidate will have extensive civil/structural experience, Chartered status, strong analytical and report-writing skills, and the ability to travel. Vetting clearance will be required to operate in the UK market.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years' experience in civil/structural engineering.
• Chartered with Engineering Council and working towards Principal Membership of ROSES.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work beyond standard codes.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with a commercial mindset.
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally and prepare concise reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects, managing scope, budgets, and resources.
• Liaise with clients and design teams to deliver outcomes.
• Undertake specialist blast and security analyses for buildings.
• Design hostile vehicle mitigation measures and assess risk.
• Attend and manage blast trials and related testing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Commercial awareness

Leadership

Willing to travel

Education

Chartered engineer (Engineering Council)

Principal Membership candidate (ROSES)

Job description

Thornton Tomasetti applies engineering and scientific principles to solve the world’s challenges. An independent organization of creative thinkers and innovative doers collaborating from offices worldwide, our mission is to bring our clients' ideas to life and, in the process, lay the groundwork for a better, more resilient future. We provide support and opportunities to our employees to achieve their full potential and cultivate a rewarding career.

Our Protective Design and Security practice help architects, owners, developers and public agencies worldwide achieve security objectives while upholding each project’s aesthetic, functional and budgetary goals. A recognized leader in security services – with more than 60 years of experience – we collaborate with clients and project teams to develop physical, technical and operational security solutions for facilities of every type, use and size.

The Role

We have an opportunity for a Senior Blast Project Engineer for our Protective Design and Security Practice. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate experience and expertise in:

• Blast Analysis and Dynamic Design
• Hostile Vehicle Mitigation Design
• Physical Security Building Fabric Design

Working with Thornton Tomasetti’s Protective Design and Security Practice you will have the opportunity to work with, and learn from, a global team of subject matter experts.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects, managing scope, budgets, and resources, including junior engineers and technicians.
• Liaising with clients and design teams to successfully deliver project outcomes.
• Undertake specialist engineering analysis to determine the response of building to explosions.
• Carry out engineering analysis and design of hostile vehicle mitigation (HVM) measures.
• Attend and manage explosive blast trials, vehicle impact crash tests and physical attack trials.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years' experience in civil and structural engineering
• Chartered with an appropriate Engineering Council institution.
• Attained or working towards Principal Membership of the Register of Security Engineers and Specialists.
• Have strong analytical skills and an ability to work outside of conventional design codes and practices.
• Possess good interpersonal skills and a driven desire to become an acknowledged expert.
• Understanding of risk and risk mitigation, analytical skills with intuitive and logical approach to solving engineering problems to partake in the forefront of physical security R&D.
• Possess strong commercial aptitude and an ability to manage resources and finances for small projects.
• Ability to prepare concise reports documenting survey, trials and analysis.
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally.

Due to the nature of the work, the successful candidate will need to be able to obtain United Kingdom security vetting clearance. Eligibility requirements depend on individual circumstances.

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