Blast Technical Lead

Job Description

Are you passionate about protecting people and infrastructure? Do you have a talent for blast analysis and design? AECOM is looking for a driven Blast Associate Technical Lead to join our world‑class team and deliver a better world.

What you’ll do!

We are seeking a full‑time Blast Associate Technical Lead to join our Building Engineering Division, based in one of our UK offices.

As a key member of AECOM’s Specialisms Operating Unit within the Security & Technology engineering group, you will provide specialist blast design and support services. Your responsibilities will include:

• Technical Leadership & Design : Provide expert technical input on blast and protection engineering. Lead the design of blast protection provisions, including CFD modelling of effects on building structures and complex structural analysis.
• Project Delivery : Oversee the production and workload management for blast‑related projects. Develop work plans, define tasks, and ensure quality management and technical assurance.
• Client & Stakeholder Engagement : Work closely with clients to understand their business practices and goals, identify challenges, and formulate effective solutions.
• Business Development : Contribute to business development initiatives, including sales and work winning.
• Risk & Threat Assessment : Undertake detailed assessments of threats, likelihood, and consequences to determine risk severity and appropriate treatments.
• Documentation & Reporting : Produce high‑quality documentation, including employer’s requirements, specifications, feasibility studies, and concept/scheme designs.
• Project Management : Manage projects on behalf of clients, including progress reporting and contract administration where applicable.
• Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing : Promote best practices in Safety, Health & Environment (SH&E) and contribute to knowledge management within the team.

Come grow with us

You’ll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well‑being, including career development opportunities, a flexible hybrid working model, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

Qualifications

We’re looking for a candidate with a strong foundation in client business practices and the ability to develop innovative solutions. Essential skills and experience include:

• A broad technical knowledge of security with in‑depth expertise in blast analysis and design.
• Proven ability to determine operational and strategic requirements to form a basis of design.
• Expertise in blast modelling and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to accurately capture blast‑wave–structure interaction.
• Proficiency with ANSYS, AutoDyn, or similar software for advanced 3d finite element modelling and fluid‑structure interaction.
• Strong understanding of physical security solutions (doors, locks, walls, fencing, glazing) and relevant performance standards.
• Experience in threat reduction, structural vulnerability analyses, façade and glass evaluation, collision and high‑speed impact analysis, and the effect of fire on structures.
• Excellent document writing skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Solid project management capabilities.
• Strong technical and design skills in structural design and security assessment.
• Good numerical and analytical abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Tact, persuasive ability, and a collaborative team spirit.
• Proficient IT skills and self‑motivation.
• The ability to hold or obtain Security Clearance.

Key responsibilities will involve

• Stakeholder engagement.
• Gathering data and technical information.
• Writing employer’s requirements and specifications.
• CFD Modelling and complex structural analysis.
• Completing feasibility studies and design reviews.
• Developing concept/scheme designs and detailed designs.
• Tender management and vetting.
• Presentations and sales support.

Preferred Qualifications

• A relevant qualification in a security or engineering‑related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as RSES, CSyP, PSP, MSyl.
• Experience using AutoCAD and Revit.

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.