Principal Fire Protection Engineer

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AECOM is currently seeking a Principal Fire Protection Engineer specialised in Fire Fighting Systems design to be based in our St. Albans, London Aldgate, Manchester or Croydon office. This is a consultancy-based position so you will need experience within this kind of design and client-focused environment.

Your role will require you to design, calculate and propose fire safety solutions to clients on small and large scale projects whilst acting as a key point of contact and expertise. You will also be involved in surveys, reports and the day to day project management of our secured programmes.

This vacancy will be well suited for an established consultant looking to take the next step or someone with a strong depth of knowledge who wants to join a well respected and established fire safety consultancy.

Your key duties are outlined below:

• Prepare design packages for various RIBA stages, including design drawings, technical specifications, design reports and hydraulic calculations.
• Prepare Fire Suppression Systems solutions for various building and industrial applications, types and at various stages of project design.
• Perform calculations such as sprinkler system water supplies and gas suppression clean agent quantities.
• Lead remote project delivery teams.
• Prepare fee proposals for the Fire systems design at RIBA Stages 1-7.
• Conduct technical reviews.
• Assist technically in the resolution of design problems that may include performing field investigations or inspections.
• Effectively communicate with project team members, clients, local approving authorities, contractors and other third parties as required.
• Project manage the delivery of various scale projects small and large.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess intermediate-level written and oral communication skills with strong quantitative and analytical abilities.
• Relevant degree or professional qualification.
• Work experience within a similar consultancy or other relevant business.
• Knowledge of British and International design standards and Building regulations.
• Knowledge and experience of Fire Suppression Systems such as automatic sprinkler systems (wet, dry, pre-action, foam, etc.), water mist systems, gaseous suppression systems, wet and dry rise systems, fire hydrant and hose reel systems, and hypoxic (oxygen reduction) systems.
• Good knowledge of software packages for fire suppression systems design (Word, Excel, CAD, REVIT, hydraulics software).

Qualifications:

• A clear work history and evidence of professional development and learning.
• Relevant degree or professional qualification (BEng, MEng, PhD).
• Registered with Engineering Council (CEng; IEng) or working towards achieving it.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle—from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities.

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

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.