Blast Technical Lead

In this role you will lead blast protection design within the Building Engineering Division, driving technical input and advanced modelling to safeguard people and infrastructure. You’ll collaborate with security and structural teams across projects from office fit-outs to critical facilities, shaping cost-effective protective solutions. You will manage project delivery, document high-quality outcomes, and contribute to business development. This position offers hands-on technical leadership in a global firm committed to delivering a better world. Join a team delivering cutting-edge protection while integrating with design goals and client objectives.

• hybrid working model
• career development opportunities
• AECOM University
• volunteering days
• flexible benefits
• global exposure

• Provide expert input on blast and protection engineering and lead blast protection design
• Perform CFD modelling and complex structural analysis of blast effects
• Oversee project production, plan tasks, and ensure quality and technical assurance
• Engage with clients and sector leads to understand goals and formulate solutions
• Support business development, including sales and work winning
• Assess threats, likelihood, and consequences to determine risk treatments
• Produce employer’s requirements, specifications, feasibility studies, and concept designs
• Manage projects, provide progress updates and contract administration where applicable
• Promote SH&E best practices and share knowledge within the team

• Broad security knowledge with deep blast analysis and design expertise
• Ability to translate operational/strategic requirements into design basis
• Experience in blast modelling and CFD for wave-structure interaction
• Proficiency with ANSYS, AutoDyn, or similar for 3D FEM and FSI
• Understanding of physical security solutions and performance standards
• Experience in threat reduction, vulnerability analyses, façade/glass evaluation, impact analysis, and fire effects on structures
• Strong writing, attention to detail, and project management capabilities
• Strong communication skills with senior and diverse stakeholders
• Proficiency in IT and self-motivation
• Eligibility to hold or obtain Security Clearance

• excellent interpersonal and communication abilities
• persuasive and collaborative team spirit
• stakeholder engagement and client-focused mindset
• blast analysis and design
• CFD modelling
• 3D finite element modelling