Aecom
Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
Senior Fire Protection Engineer
Design, calculate and deliver fire protection systems for diverse projects.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• 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. • Conduct technical reviews and assist in solving design issues. • Perform field investigations or inspections. • Communicate effectively with project teams, clients, authorities, contractors and other stakeholders. • Support project manager on projects of varying scale, delivery and technical assurance.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸design packages
- ▸fire suppression
- ▸hydraulic calculations
- ▸technical review
- ▸field investigation
- ▸stakeholder liaison
What You Bring
AECOM is seeking a Senior Fire Protection Engineer specializing in fire‑fighting systems design for our St. Albans, London, Manchester or Croydon offices. This consultancy‑based role requires experience in fire protection design and a client‑focused engineering environment, with responsibilities that include designing, calculating and proposing fire safety solutions on projects of all sizes, conducting surveys, producing reports and supporting day‑to‑day project management. The position is ideal for an established consultant looking to progress or a technically strong professional wishing to join a respected fire safety consultancy. • 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). • Evidence of CPD and professional development. • BEng, MEng or working towards it. • Engineering Council registration (CEng/IEng) or working towards it.
Requirements
- ▸engineering degree
- ▸ceng
- ▸fire suppression
- ▸revit
- ▸cad
- ▸analytical
Benefits
AECOM, a Fortune 500 firm, provides professional services throughout the project lifecycle, from advisory and planning to design, engineering and construction management, across transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment. We champion a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and are committed to environmental, social and governance priorities, offering hybrid work flexibility and a wide range of compensation, benefits and well‑being programs to support employees and their families. We encourage a safe and respectful workplace where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, and we support candidates with disabilities through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. The role is based in the UK, primarily at our St Albans office, operating under a hybrid work model within the DCS business group of AECOM Limited.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time