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Blast Technical Lead

AECOMLondon
On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Mid to Senior

Qualifications

Are you ready to challenge the boundaries of what’s achievable?We are looking for a candidate with a robust understanding of client business practices and the ability to develop innovative solutions. You should have:Essential Skills & Experience:A comprehensive technical understanding of security with specialized knowledge in blast analysis and design. Demonstrated capability to identify operational and strategic needs to establish a design foundation. Expertise in blast modeling and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to accurately model blast wave-structure interactions. Proficiency in using software such as ANSYS, AutoDyn, or similar for advanced 3D finite element modeling and fluid-structure interaction. A strong grasp of physical security solutions (doors, locks, walls, fencing, glazing) and relevant performance standards. Experience in threat reduction, structural vulnerability assessments, façade, and glass evaluations.

About the job

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Are you driven by a commitment to safeguard individuals and infrastructure? Do you possess expertise in blast analysis and design? AECOM is searching for a motivated Blast Technical Lead to join our esteemed team and contribute to creating a safer world.

Our team specializes in delivering effective and economically viable protective design solutions across various sectors, including high-rise buildings, petrochemical facilities, aviation, defense, and transportation infrastructure. We focus on structural fortification to enhance the resilience of people and structures against both accidental and intentional blast and impact events, seamlessly integrating these solutions into the design while maintaining cost-efficiency and visual appeal.

Your Role:

As a full-time Blast Technical Lead within our Building Engineering Division in one of our UK offices, you will be an essential part of AECOM’s Specialisms Operating Unit within the Security & Technology engineering group. You will provide specialized blast design and support services, collaborating closely with our Security and Structural teams to enhance their design activities across a broad spectrum of projects, from office renovations and mixed-use developments to industrial facilities and critical government and commercial entities.

Your leadership will be crucial in delivering state-of-the-art blast protection solutions. Your responsibilities will encompass:

  • Technical Leadership & Design: Offer expert technical guidance on blast and protection engineering. Lead the design of blast protection measures, including computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling of effects on building structures and detailed structural analysis.
  • Project Delivery: Supervise the production and management of blast-related project workloads. Create work plans, define tasks, and guarantee quality management and technical assurance.
  • Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate closely with clients to understand their business needs and objectives, identify challenges, and devise effective solutions. Interact with sector leads within our Building & Places Business unit and coordinate with general Building Engineering teams.
  • Business Development: Engage in business development initiatives, including sales and securing new projects.
  • Risk & Threat Assessment: Conduct comprehensive evaluations of threats, probabilities, and consequences to determine risk levels and appropriate mitigation strategies.
  • Documentation & Reporting: Generate high-quality documentation, including employer requirements, specifications, feasibility studies, and concept designs.
  • Project Management: Administer projects on behalf of clients, including progress tracking and contract management as necessary.
  • Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing: Advocate for best practices in Safety, Health & Environment (SH&E) and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team.

About AECOM

Join Us. Make a Difference. At AECOM, we are committed to delivering a better world. Whether it's enhancing your daily commute, ensuring reliable energy, providing access to clean water, or reshaping skylines, our work has a positive impact on people and communities. As a leading global infrastructure consulting firm, we partner with clients to tackle the world's most complex challenges and build lasting legacies for future generations. Now is an exciting time to be part of AECOM. With a surge in global infrastructure investment, our services are in high demand. We invite you to bring your innovative ideas and ambitious dreams and join a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers, and other professionals who are delivering projects that leave a meaningful mark on the world. We are united by our shared mission to create a better world. Become part of our team.

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