Associate Director - Fire Engineer Job at Social Value Portal Ltd (London)

Job Description

AECOM is currently seeking an Associate Director (Fire Engineer) with Defence experience to be based in one of our UK offices. This is a consultancy-based position so demonstrable experience in a range of sectors and technical fire engineering applications within a client focused environment is required, but a focus in Defence work is expected for this position. You will be responsible for overseeing and developing a team of fire engineers. Performance at this level requires developmental experience in a professional position. This position will be well suited to an established consultant looking to take the next step or someone with a desire to work in multi-disciplinary design consultancy and wants to join a well-respected and established fire safety consultancy.

Job Responsibility

Lead and manage the team in terms of Defence workload management, project delivery and performance
Oversee the successful delivery of large, complex Defence projects, ensuring they meet regulatory requirement and client expectations
Collaborate with multi discipline team and national leadership to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget and to the highest standard of quality
Lead Performance & Review process for the team by setting and monitoring SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time-bound) goals for team members
Carry out staff appraisals of direct reports and ensure they do the same for their direct reports in line with AECOM Performance & Review process
Participate in the development of professional development plans for staff and encourage expansion of expertise on different sectors
Assist in training and mentoring of staff to ensure technical development of the team in line with the PDPs
Provide specialised technical input to studies and designs projects across the portfolio
Support and mentor less experienced staff on the road to Chartership
Provide estimates for the fire engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements on large, complex projects
Lead the project delivery on mid to large size Defence projects nationally and internationally
Become an AECOM Approved Lead Verifier - leads strategic direction of projects
Become an AECOM Approved Project Manager and act as project approver
Lead technical client relationships and play a major role in attracting new work/ clients
Ensure the quality of the work is maintained and delivered to the client within agreed period and budget
Ensure implementation of all AECOM Health & Safety policies at workplace and during out of office visits (i.e. meetings, training, site visits, etc.)
Ensure that good client working relationships are maintained
Promote AECOM and its Fire Engineering business and bring more business (internal and external clients) to support the effective growth
Support the national team in achieving its KPIs
Develop and assist in implementing a marketing strategy with a focus on interactive and collaborative communications with clients
Participate in the development of the Fire Team Business Plan and implement throughout the fire team

Requirements

Extensive experience working in a large, multi-disciplinary environment
Comprehensive knowledge of UK standards and guidance documents, including but not limited to ADB, BS 9991, BS 9999, BS 9992, HTM 05-02 and BB100
Comprehensive knowledge of Defence standards including JSP 80 and DIFS
Proficiency in using common fire engineering tools such as FDS, SFE, and evacuation modelling software
Membership in relevant professional institutions, such as MIFireE and/or certifications from NFPA, such as CFPE
BEng/MEng or MSc in fire science, fire engineering or similar

Nice to have

UK national
Good level of security clearance, or history of clearance and ability to hold a suitable level of security clearance
Chartered Engineer (CEng) with the Institution of Fire Engineering
Extensive knowledge of common fire engineering tools, including FDS, evacuation modelling, and structural fire safety engineering
PhD in a fire-related discipline
International experience with standards such as IBC, SFPE and NFPA

What we offer

Career development opportunities
Flexible hybrid working model
Technical practice networks
AECOM University
Volunteering days
Wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs

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