Full job descriptionSenior Fire Protection EngineerAECOM is currently seeking a Senior Fire Protection Engineer specialising in Fire Fighting Systems design, to be based in either our St. Albans, London, Manchester, or Croydon office. This is a consultancy-based position, requiring experience in fire protection design and a client-focused engineering environment.
Your role will involve designing, calculating and proposing fire safety solutions on small and large projects while acting as a key point of contact. You will also undertake surveys, produce reports, and support day-to-day project management for secured programmes.
This role is ideal for an established consultant seeking progression, or someone with strong technical depth who wishes to join a respected fire safety consultancy.
AECOM Buildings & Places delivers modern, complex and iconic structures through multidisciplinary engineering, including Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental Engineering, Cost & Project Management and Quantity Surveying.
Our team consists of over 400 engineers nationwide, delivering projects across residential, commercial, aviation, defence, healthcare, education, pharmaceutical, sports and leisure sectors.
Notable projects include: Palace of Westminster, Southbank Place, Arctic Science Centres, BBC Broadcasting House, the Titanic Building (Belfast), and St Pancras Chambers Hotel.
Key Responsibilities
Design, Calculations & Proposals
Leading FP design on some projects, supporting the lead FP engineer on more complex projects, including:
• Prepare design packages for various RIBA stages (drawings, specifications, reports, hydraulic calculations).
• Create Fire Suppression System solutions for multiple applications at all stages of design.
• Perform calculations including sprinkler water supplies and gaseous agent quantities.
• Support the remote project-delivery teams.
Survey & Reporting
• Conduct technical reviews and assist in solving design issues.
• Perform field investigations or inspections.
Client & Team Coordination
• Communicate effectively with project teams, clients, authorities, contractors and other stakeholders.
Project Management
• Support project manager on projects of varying scale, delivery and technical assurance.
Minimum 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).
Due to the nature of the projects for this role it is essential that you are able to obtain a minimum of BPSS.
Qualifications• Evidence of CPD and professional development.
• BEng, MEng or working towards it
• Engineering Council registration (CEng/IEng) or working towards it
Additional InformationAt AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.