Regional Director - Fire Engineering

Job Description

<p><h3>Overview</h3>
<p>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.</p>
<h3>Responsibilities</h3>
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<li>Lead and manage the team in workload, project delivery and performance.</li>
<li>Oversee the delivery of large, complex projects, ensuring they meet regulatory requirements and client expectations.</li>
<li>Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and national leadership to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to a high standard of quality.</li>
<li>Lead the Performance & Review process for the team by setting and monitoring SMART goals for team members.</li>
<li>Carry out staff appraisals of direct reports and ensure they perform the same for their reports, in line with AECOM processes.</li>
<li>Develop professional development plans for staff and encourage expansion of expertise in different sectors.</li>
<li>Assist in training and mentoring staff to ensure technical development in line with PDPs.</li>
<li>Provide specialised technical input to studies and design projects across the portfolio.</li>
<li>Support and mentor less experienced staff toward Chartered status.</li>
<li>Provide estimates for fire engineering budgets and schedules to meet requirements on large projects.</li>
<li>Lead project delivery on mid to large-size projects nationally and internationally.</li>
<li>Operate as an AECOM Approved Lead Verifier and, where applicable, an Approved Project Manager; lead strategic project directions and client relationships.</li>
<li>Lead technical client relationships and play a major role in attracting new work and clients.</li>
<li>Ensure work quality is maintained and delivered within agreed time and budget.</li>
<li>Promote Health & Safety policies and maintain good client relationships; support growth of the Fire Engineering business; contribute to national KPIs and recruitment/marketing strategies.</li>
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<h3>Qualifications</h3>
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<li>Experience in working on fire engineering projects in the UK.</li>
<li>Extensive experience in a large, multi-disciplinary environment.</li>
<li>Comprehensive knowledge of UK guidance and standards (e.g., ADB, BS 9991, BS 9999, BS 9992, HTM 05-02, BB100).</li>
<li>Proficiency with fire engineering tools such as FDS, SFE, and evacuation modelling software.</li>
<li>Membership in relevant professional institutions (e.g., MIFireE); NFPA CFPE or equivalent certifications.</li>
<li>Preferred: CEng; MSc/PhD in a fire-related discipline; security clearance; international standards knowledge (IBC, SFPE, NFPA).</li>
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<h3>Benefits</h3>
<p>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.</p>
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