Senior Fire Protection Engineer

Company: AECOM
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

Overview

As a Senior Fire Protection Engineer at AECOM, you will lead fire protection design across projects, delivering safe and compliant fire safety solutions. You’ll act as a key technical contact, coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams, and support project delivery from surveys to reports. This role sits within our Buildings & Places practice, contributing to iconic structures and complex schemes. You’ll work in a collaborative, client-focused consultancy environment and help drive high-quality, code-compliant designs. Join us to shape safer buildings on meaningful projects.

Pay / Benefits

  • hybrid work options
  • flexible work arrangements
  • competitive compensation and benefits
  • well-being programs
  • inclusive, equal opportunity environment

Responsibilities

  • Lead FP design on projects and support the lead FP engineer on complex schemes
  • Prepare design packages for RIBA stages (drawings, specifications, reports, hydraulic calculations)
  • Create Fire Suppression System solutions for multiple applications across design stages
  • Perform sprinkler water supply and gaseous suppression calculations
  • Support remote project-delivery teams
  • Conduct technical reviews and assist in resolving design issues
  • Perform field investigations or inspections
  • Communicate effectively with project teams, clients, authorities, contractors and stakeholders
  • Support project manager on varying scale projects with technical assurance

Key requirements

  • Relevant engineering degree or professional qualification
  • Experience in consultancy or related industries
  • Knowledge of British & International standards and Building Regulations
  • Experience with Fire Suppression Systems (Sprinklers, Water Mist, Gaseous Suppression, Risers, Hydrants, Hose Reels, Hypoxic Systems)
  • Software proficiency (Word, Excel, CAD, Revit, hydraulic tools)
  • Evidence of CPD and professional development
  • BEng, MEng or working towards it
  • Engineering Council registration (CEng/IEng) or working towards it
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Strong quantitative and analytical abilities
  • Client and team coordination
  • Fire protection design
  • Hydraulic calculations
  • Fire suppression systems (sprinklers, water mist, gaseous)

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Posted: September 14th, 2026