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Principal Fire Protection Engineer
- manchester, greater manchester, United Kingdom
- Permanent·Hybrid
- Full time
Job Description
- *Company Description**
- *Work with Us. Change the World.** At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the worlds most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
- *Job Description** AECOM is currently seeking a Principal Fire Protection Engineer specialised in Fire Fighting Systems design to be based in our St. Albans, London Aldgate, Manchester or Croydon office. This is a consultancy based position so you will need experience within this kind of design and client focused environment. Your role will require you to design, calculate and propose fire safety solutions to clients on small and large scale projects whilst acting as a key point of contact and expertise. You will also be involved in surveys, reports and the day to day project management of our secured programmes. This vacancy will be well suited for an established consultant looking to take the next step or someone with a strong depth of knowledge who wants to join a well respected and established fire safety consultancy. AECOM Building & Places is built to modernise, expand and deliver the most iconic and complex structures ever conceived. Buildings & Places Infrastructure offers a one stop shop to complete some of the countrys most challenging projects by leveraging our scale, unique service offering and world-class talent. We work flexibly and co- operatively to achieve more. Your key duties are outlined below: Prepare design packages for various RIBA stages, including Design drawings, Technical specifications, Design reports and Hydraulic calculations. Prepare Fire Suppression Systems solutions for various building and industrial applications, types and at various stages of project design. Perform calculations as assigned such as sprinkler system water supplies and gas suppression clean agent quantities. Lead remote project delivery teams Prepare fee proposals for the Fire systems design at RIBA Stages 1-7. Conduct Technical reviews. Assist technically in the resolution of design problems that may include performing field investigations or inspections. Effectively communicate with project team members, Clients, local approving authorities, contractors and other third parties as required. Project Manage the delivery of various scale projects small and large. Minimum Requirements : Possess intermediate-level written and oral communication skills. Strong quantitative and analytical skills. Relevant degree or professional qualification. Work experience within a similar consultancy or other relevant business.
- Knowledge of British and International design standards and Building regulations is essential. Knowledge and experience of Fire Suppression Systems such as: Automatic Sprinkler Systems (Wet, Dry, Pre-action, Foam etc.), Water Mist Systems, Gaseous Suppression Systems, Wet and Dry Rise Systems, Fire Hydrant and Hose Reel Systems, Hypoxic (Oxygen Reduction) Systems. Good knowledge of software packages for Fire Suppression Systems design (Word; Excel: CAD; REVIT; Hydraulics software
- *Qualifications**
- A clear work history and proof of professional development and learning.
- Relevant degree or professional qualification (BEng, MEng, PHD).
- Registered with Engineering Council (CEng; IEng) or working towards achieving it.
- *Additional Information**
- *About AECOM** AECOM is the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
- *Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity** You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm, and were in this together your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each persons potential, and well help you reach yours. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
- *ReqID:** J
- *Business Line:** B&P - Buildings & Places
- *Business Group:** DCS
- *Strategic Business Unit:** Europe & India
- *Career Area:** Engineering
- *Work Location Model:** Hybrid