Senior Fire Protection Engineer

Company: AECO
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Location: Croydon
Job Description:

Job Description

AECOM is currently seeking a Senior Fire Protection Engineer specialising in Fire Fighting Systems design, to be based in either our St. Albans, London, Manchester, or Croydon office. This is a consultancy‑based position, requiring experience in fire protection design and a client‑focused engineering environment.

Your role will involve designing, calculating and proposing fire safety solutions on small and large projects while acting as a key point of contact. You will also undertake surveys, produce reports, and support day‑to‑day project management for secured programmes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, calculate and propose fire safety solutions on small and large projects, acting as key point of contact.
  • Lead FP design on some projects, support the lead FP engineer on more complex projects.
  • 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.

Qualifications

  • Evidence of CPD and professional development.
  • BEng, MEng or working towards it.
  • Engineering Council registration (CEng/IEng) or working towards it.
  • 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).

Benefits

  • Hybrid work options with flexibility to work from office, remote location or client site.
  • Safe and respectful workplace encouraging diversity and inclusion.
  • Competitive compensation and well‑being programmes.

EEO Statement

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long‑term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

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Posted: July 6th, 2026