Consultant, Blast and Protective Design

The primary purpose of the Blast Assessment Consultant role is to apply expert knowledge and innovative engineering solutions to mitigate the effects of blast events on structures and people. This role is critical in ensuring the safety and resilience of infrastructure against blast threats, both natural and man-made. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing robust, blast-resistant structures and understanding the broader implications of a blast event, including its impact on people, emergency response, and long-term business resilience.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Blast analysis: Conduct comprehensive assessments of how blast events impact structures and people in the vicinity, using advanced simulation tools and real-world data. Evaluate structural vulnerabilities and provide recommendations to enhance blast resistance in both new and existing structures.
• Innovative design solutions: Develop and implement novel engineering solutions that address blast loading while also considering the aesthetic and functional requirements of the project. Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including architects, civil engineers, and emergency planners, to integrate blast protection measures into broader design strategies.
• Emergency response and resilience planning: Assess the potential aftermath of blast events, focusing on human safety, structural integrity, and continuity of operations. Develop strategies for emergency response, ensuring that structures not only withstand initial blasts but also facilitate safe evacuation and post-event operations. Work with business continuity teams to enhance the resilience of facilities, ensuring minimal disruption to operations in the event of a blast.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, with a focus on blast engineering, structural dynamics, or a related discipline is highly desirable.
• Demonstrable experience in understanding and mitigating the effects of blasts on both structures and people.
• Familiarity with emergency response planning and business resilience strategies related to blast events.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a creative approach to developing effective blast mitigation solutions.
• Expertise in using blast modelling and simulation software, such as LS-DYNA, AutoCAD, Viper or similar tools.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to a diverse audience.
• Project management experience, with the ability to lead complex projects and manage cross-functional teams is desirable.
• Willingness to travel internationally to project sites as required.
• Strong commitment to safety, ethical engineering practices, and continuous professional development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Security or engineering qualifications ASIS PSP (or similar security design related qualification).

Relationship / Personal Impact

• Strong interpersonal skills – building trust and rapport.
• People leadership skills, including the ability to inspire and drive the performance of a team of security professionals.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Confidence to communicate with all project stakeholders, including senior leaders.
• Able to deliver both positive and negative messages.
• Report writing in English to a high professional standard.
• Ability to communicate using a range of techniques with clients and colleagues alike to achieve positive results.

General Skills

• Problem Solving / Decision Making.
• Analysis and judgement.
• High level of accuracy.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Project management skills within a commercial/consulting environment.
• Good client management and consulting skills (both internal & external).
• Effective decision making & judgment.

Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarised in the full job offer. We operate a discretionary global bonus scheme that incentivises and rewards individuals based on company and individual performance. Control Risks supports hybrid working arrangements, wherever possible, that emphasise the value of in-person time together - in the office and with our clients - while continuing to support flexible and remote working. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us and are fully committed to equal treatment, free from discrimination, of all candidates throughout our recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made in order to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate your needs.