AECOM
Regional Director - Fire Engineering
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Regional Director - Fire Engineering
AECOM
Regional Director – Fire Engineering
About AECOM
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AECOM delivers better outcomes for people and communities. From improving transport efficiency to ensuring clean water access and skyline transformation, our work drives sustainable change. As the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, we partner with clients globally to address complex challenges—built on technical excellence, innovation, and a commitment to social and environmental responsibility.
With accelerating infrastructure investment, AECOM offers unparalleled career growth opportunities. Join over 50,000 professionals—planners, engineers, scientists, and digital innovators—working collaboratively across teams in a career thatшёл transform industries and communities.
The Role
Career Focus
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AECOM invites applicants for an ** Regional Director – Fire Engineering** role. This consultancy-based position requires demonstrable expertise across diverse fire engineering sectors in a client-centric environment.
Ideal candidates include:
- Established professionals seeking a management advancement
- Experienced consultants eager to lead multi-disciplinary projects
- Professionals with a passion for fire safety consultancy and organisational succession
Key Responsibilities
People & Team Leadership
- Lead and manage fire engineering teams in the UK, overseeing workload, performance, and project delivery.
- Drive team success through SMART goal setting, appraisals, and mentorship.
- Foster technical development with tailored professional enhancement plans and mentorship of individuals towards chartership status.
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Project Delivery & Technical Expertise
- Ensure large-scale project success, meeting regulatory standards and exceeded client expectations.
- Lead budgeting, scheduling, and high-quality output for mid to large projects.
- Contribute specialised fire engineering insights across the portfolio.
- Become an AECOM Approved Lead Verifier and pursuing AECOM Approved Project Manager status.
Client & Business Growth
- Strengthen client relationships, nurture strategic alliances, and attract new business.
- Champion AECOM’s fire engineering services using tailored recruitment and marketing strategies.
- Assist in developing and promoting the Fire Team Business Plan, driving team effectiveness.
Compliance & Culture
- Enforce health & safety policies in all work scenarios (in-office and commuting client/site interactions).
- Promote AECOM and its fire engineering legacy through collaborative, forward-thinking communication.
Growth Opportunities
At AECOM, we prioritise your future and well-being. Enjoy:
- Career development support.
- A flexible hybrid work model for harmony between work and personal life.
- Access to technical networks, AECOM University, and volunteering initiatives.
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Qualifications & Expectations
Core Requirements
- UK fire engineering project experience.
- Proven success in large, multi-disciplinary consultancies.
- Mastery of UK standards: ADB, BS 9991/9999/9992, HTM 05-02, BB100.
- Knowledgeable with tools like FDS, SFE, evacuation modelling software.
- Active membership (MIFireE) or equivalent standards certification (NFPA CFPE).
Preferables
- Security clearance.
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or eligibility.
- Extensive expertise in global fire engineering tools (FDS, evacuation modelling, structural fire safety).
- Advanced degrees (MSc/PhD) or international credentials (IBC, SFPE, NFPA).
- Prior experience aligning with multi-national standards.
Additional Notes
#BESPECIALISEMS #BEFIRE
AECOM affirms ethical recruitment procedures with mandatory Day 1 onboarding.
Equal opportunities, disability confidence, and flexible accommodation (please contact ReasonableAccommodationsUKI@aecom.com).
Company Context:
AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm with $16.1 billion revenue (2025 FY), known for digital innovation, equitable culture, and sustainable legacy building. Explore opportunities at aecom.com and @AECOM.
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