Regional Director - Fire Engineering
Hybrid · St Albans, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Regional Director - Fire Engineering at AECOM leads and manages a UK-based fire engineering team, overseeing delivery of large and complex projects, ensuring regulatory compliance and client satisfaction, developing professional development plans, mentoring staff toward Chartership, and contributing to business growth through client relationships and strategy; the role requires strong technical input across fire safety studies, budget estimation, and project management within a multi-disciplinary design consultancy, with emphasis on leadership, quality delivery, and adherence to UK standards (e.g., BS 9991/9999, BB100) and guidance, plus proficiency with tools like FDS and evacuation modelling, and professional credentials (MIFireE/NFPA certifications, Chartered Engineer). The position offers a flexible hybrid working model in the UK, with an office in St Albans and a focus on staff development, performance reviews, and cross-team collaboration.
Required Qualifications
- Experience in working on fire engineering projects in the UK
- Proficiency in using fire engineering tools such as FDS, SFE, and evacuation modelling software
- Membership in professional institutions, such as MIFireE and/or NFPA certifications (CFPE)
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) with the Institution of Fire Engineering or equivalent
- Minimum educational attainment postgraduate level in fire-related discipline (MSc/PhD preferred)
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