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AECOM Fire Protection & Risk Engineering Lead in Madrid, Spain
Company Description
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Job Description
Building Engineering Services team is a highly qualified group of experts in offering the best solutions to international client’s needs all around the world.
Been part of Building & Services area in Spain, this team is at the forefront of the discipline to design the mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) systems required for a safe, comfortable and environmentally friendly operation of buildings. We embrace world class methodologies and technologies, including information rich Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), to facilitate more efficient ways of working and design at all stages of the project life-cycle.
As part of the continued growth of our team, we are looking to hire a Fire Protection & Risk assessment Discipline Lead to be responsible for overseeing, guiding and developing a team of ten engineers.
The role will be well suited to an established Senior consultant with demonstrable leadership skills who is looking to take the next step or someone with a desire to work in multi-disciplinary design consultancy and wants to join a well-respected and established fire safety consultancy.
This position is based in our office in Madrid (Hybrid Remote Model), really well located in the city center.
The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:
Act as the primary point of contact for clients, responding to their inquiries and concerns in a timely and professional manner
Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, regularly communicating with them to understand their needs and expectations
Coordinating with multiple disciplines and cross-functional teams, acting as lead fire engineer to ensure that projects are delivered within budget and on schedule while managing the Fire discipline (Tunnel ventilation systems, PCI, risk analysis).
Leads discipline department efforts to grow technical expertise.
Attend job site visits, project meetings, and commissioning activities as needed.
Preparation of fire protection expert opinions, reports, statements and concepts.
Review and, if necessary, preparation of associated fire protection, escape and rescue plans.
Develop detailed specifications and writing reports/documentation for internal and external purposes.
Ensures discipline plans that are created to meet overall project team requirements for project scope and schedule.
Fire protection construction supervision.
Leads technical business development work
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering plus ten (10) years of relevant experience in mechanical design and/or engineering, with a focus on fire protection and/or fire & life safety engineering experience.
Fluent in English and Spanish (oral and written).
Track record in Fire Protection and/or Fire & Life Safety engineering design and consulting on medium to large scale projects acting as Project Lead.
Exposure to international regulations and standards (NFPA, BS, Country and regional fire codes, etc).
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Familiar with HVAC, piping, mechanical and other related disciplines within MEP.
Experience working with computer-aided design (CAD) and building information modeling (BIM) software. Good knowledge of design software related to Fire discipline.
Additional Information
About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10114673
Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India
Career Area: Engineering
Work Location Model: Hybrid
Legal Entity: AECOM SPAIN DCS S.L.U.