Senior Fire Protection Engineer

Overview

In this role you will lead fire protection design and calculations for varied projects, acting as a key technical and client contact within AECOM Buildings & Places. You will develop fire safety solutions, perform surveys and reports, and support day-to-day project management. The position offers progression in a respected fire safety consultancy and involves cross-functional collaboration on high-profile schemes. You will apply your technical depth to complex design challenges and help deliver safe, compliant systems at scale. This role is a strategic mix of design leadership, technical delivery, and client engagement.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid work options
• global firm with industry-leading technology
• well-being programs
• compensation and benefits
• diversity and inclusion
• employee growth and development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Lead fire protection design on projects and support lead FP engineer on complex schemes
• Prepare design packages for RIBA stages (drawings, specs, reports, hydraulic calculations)
• Create fire suppression solutions across applications and perform sprinkler/water mist/gaseous calculations
• Support remote project-delivery teams and contribute to technical reviews
• Conduct field investigations, surveys, and issue resolution
• Coordinate with project teams, clients, authorities, contractors and stakeholders
• Support project managers on varied-scale projects and provide technical assurance

Key requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong quantitative and analytical abilities
• 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)

• Excellent communication and collaboration
• Client-focused mindset
• Analytical problem-solving
• Fire Protection design
• Hydraulic calculations
• Fire suppression systems (sprinklers, water mist, gaseous suppression)

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