Regional Director - Fire Engineering
Job Description
Overview
AECOM is seeking a Regional Director - Fire Engineering. This consultancy-based role requires demonstrable experience in fire engineering across sectors in a client-focused environment. You will oversee and develop a team of fire engineers in the UK and provide specialized technical input across projects and portfolios.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the team in workload, project delivery and performance.
- Oversee the delivery of large, complex projects, ensuring they meet regulatory requirements and client expectations.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and national leadership to deliver projects 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 of direct reports and ensure they perform the same for their reports, in line with AECOM processes.
- Develop professional development plans for staff and encourage expansion of expertise in different sectors.
- Assist in training and mentoring staff to ensure technical development in line with PDPs.
- Provide specialised technical input to studies and design projects across the portfolio.
- Support and mentor less experienced staff toward Chartered status.
- Provide estimates for fire engineering budgets and schedules to meet requirements on large projects.
- Lead project delivery on mid to large-size projects nationally and internationally.
- Operate as an AECOM Approved Lead Verifier and, where applicable, an Approved Project Manager; lead strategic project directions and client relationships.
- Lead technical client relationships and play a major role in attracting new work and clients.
- Ensure work quality is maintained and delivered within agreed time and budget.
- Promote Health & Safety policies and maintain good client relationships; support growth of the Fire Engineering business; contribute to national KPIs and recruitment/marketing strategies.
Qualifications
- 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, BS 9999, BS 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); NFPA CFPE or equivalent certifications.
- Preferred: CEng; MSc/PhD in a fire-related discipline; security clearance; international standards knowledge (IBC, SFPE, NFPA).
Benefits
Hybrid work options, career development opportunities, AECOM University, volunteering days, and a range of benefits to support your well-being. AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports disability accommodations on request.
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