Blast Technical Lead

Overview

In this role you drive blast protection design within AECOM’s Building Engineering Division, collaborating with security and structural teams on diverse projects. You will lead technical input and CFD-based analyses to safeguard people and facilities, while guiding project delivery and client engagement. The role blends technical leadership with risk assessment, documentation, and design reviews to deliver cost-effective protective solutions. This is a chance to shape resilient infrastructure for government, commercial, and industrial clients in a global firm.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working model
• career development opportunities
• AECOM University
• volunteering days
• flexible benefits
• well-being programs

Responsibilities

• Provide expert input on blast and protection engineering and lead blast protection design, including CFD modelling and complex structural analysis
• Oversee production and workload management for blast-related projects; develop work plans and ensure quality/technical assurance
• Engage with clients to understand goals, liaise with sector leads, and support cross-functional design efforts
• Contribute to business development activities, including sales and work winning
• Conduct risk and threat assessments to determine risk severity and appropriate mitigation
• Produce documentation such as employer’s requirements, specifications, feasibility studies, and concept/scheme designs
• Manage projects, provide progress reporting and contract administration where applicable
• Mentor team members and promote SH&E best practices and knowledge sharing

Key requirements

• Broad technical knowledge of security with in-depth expertise in blast analysis and design
• Ability to determine operational and strategic design requirements
• Expertise in blast modelling and CFD for blast-wave interaction
• Proficiency with ANSYS, AutoDyn, or similar 3D finite element modelling tools
• Strong understanding of physical security solutions and performance standards
• Experience in threat reduction, structural vulnerability analyses, façade and glass evaluation, high-speed impact analysis, and fire effects on structures
• Excellent document writing and meticulous attention to detail
• Solid project management capabilities and strong design skills in structural security assessment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with senior stakeholders
• Ability to hold or obtain Security Clearance
• Good numerical/analytical abilities
• Proactive, collaborative team player with self-motivation
• Proficient IT skills

• Interpersonal and communication excellence
• Collaboration and team spirit
• Tact and persuasive ability
• Blast analysis and protection design
• CFD modelling
• ANSYS

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