Overview

AECOM is seeking an Associate Director (Fire Engineer). This is a consultancy-based role requiring demonstrable experience in a range of sectors and technical fire engineering applications within a client-focused environment. You will oversee and develop a team of fire engineers, with developmental experience in a professional position.

This position is well suited to an established consultant looking to advance in a multidisciplinary design consultancy and join a respected fire safety practice.

What you’ll do

People

• Lead and manage the team in terms of workload management, project delivery and performance.
• Oversee the successful delivery of projects within the Middle East region, ensuring they meet regulatory requirements and client expectations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and national leadership to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget and to the highest standard of quality.
• Lead Performance & Review processes by setting and monitoring SMART goals for team members.
• Carry out staff appraisals of direct reports and ensure consistency across levels in line with AECOM Performance & Review processes.
• Participate in developing professional development plans and encourage expansion of staff expertise across sectors.
• Assist in training and mentoring staff to ensure technical development in line with PDPs.
• Provide specialized technical input to studies and designs across the Middle East portfolio.
• Support and mentor less experienced staff on the path to Chartership.

Projects

• Provide estimates for fire engineering budgets and schedules for large, complex projects.
• Lead project delivery on mid to large-size projects nationally and internationally.
• Lead strategic project direction as AEOCM Approved Lead Verifier and act as project approver where applicable.
• Lead technical client relationships and play a major role in attracting new work and clients.
• Ensure the quality of work is maintained and delivered to the client within agreed timeframes and budgets.

Business

• Ensure implementation of AECOM Health & Safety policies at workplace and on site visits.
• Maintain good client working relationships and promote the Fire Engineering business to support growth.
• Support the national team in achieving KPIs and contribute to recruitment and marketing strategies within the Southern Fire team.
• Contribute to the Fire Team Business Plan and implement it across the team.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Extensive experience in a large, multi-disciplinary environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Middle Eastern standards (NFPA, IBC, IFC, UAE Fire Code, Saudi Building Code, Qatar Civil Defence Guidelines, and other local regulations).
• Proficiency with fire engineering tools such as FDS, SFS, and evacuation modelling software.
• Membership in relevant professional bodies (e.g., MI Fire) and/or NFPA certifications (e.g., CFPE).

Preferred:

• UK or other nationalities considered; security clearance is a plus.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with the Institute of Fire Engineering.
• Extensive experience with FDS, evacuation modelling, and structural fire safety engineering.
• MSc or PhD in a fire-related discipline and international experience with IBC, SFPE, NFPA.

Additional information

We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations, please contact ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com.

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. This is a hybrid role with flexibility for office, remote, or client-site work.