Senior Fire Protection Engineer

Overview

In this role you will lead fire protection design and calculations for diverse projects, serving as a key point of contact for clients and project teams. You’ll deliver design packages, surveys, and reports while supporting day-to-day project management within AECOM’s Buildings & Places practice. The position offers progression for an established consultant with strong technical depth in a respected fire safety consultancy. You’ll work across RIBA stages on high-profile schemes and contribute to a safer built environment.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid work options
• competitive compensation and benefits
• well-being programs
• equal opportunity employer
• disability confident interview scheme
• global infrastructure firm with career growth

Responsibilities

• Lead FP design on selected projects and support the lead FP engineer on complex schemes
• Prepare design packages for various RIBA stages (drawings, specs, reports, hydraulic calculations)
• Create Fire Suppression System solutions for multiple applications at all design stages
• Perform sprinkler water supply and gaseous suppression calculations
• Support remote project-delivery teams
• Conduct technical reviews and assist in solving design issues
• Perform field investigations or inspections
• Coordinate with project teams, clients, authorities, contractors and stakeholders
• Support project managers on projects of varying scale and 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)

• Strong communication
• Client-facing abilities
• Collaborative mindset
• Fire protection design
• Hydraulic calculations
• Sprinkler systems

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