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Blast Associate Technical Lead

AECOMGlasgow
On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Mid to Senior

Qualifications

Ready to Challenge the Status Quo?We are searching for a candidate with a robust understanding of client business needs and the capability to devise innovative solutions. You should possess:Essential Skills & Experience:Comprehensive technical knowledge of security with specialized expertise in blast analysis and design. Demonstrated ability to identify operational and strategic design requirements. Proficiency in blast modeling and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to accurately analyze blast wave interactions with structures. Experience using ANSYS, AutoDyn, or similar software for advanced 3D finite element modeling and fluid-structure interaction. Strong grasp of physical security solutions (doors, locks, walls, fencing, glazing) and applicable performance standards. Experience in threat mitigation, structural vulnerability assessments, and façade evaluations.

About the job

Ignite Your Career with Us!

Are you dedicated to safeguarding lives and infrastructure? Do you possess expertise in blast analysis and design? AECOM invites you to become our next Blast Associate Technical Lead and contribute to building a better world.

Our team excels in delivering innovative and cost-effective protective design solutions for a variety of sectors, such as high-rise buildings, petrochemical facilities, aviation, defense, and transportation. We focus on structural hardening to enhance the resilience of both individuals and structures against accidental or intentional blast and impact events, seamlessly integrating these solutions into design while maintaining cost-effectiveness and aesthetic appeal.

Your Role and Responsibilities:

  • Technical Leadership & Design: Provide expert input on blast and protection engineering. Lead the design of protective measures, including computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling of effects on structures and complex structural analysis.
  • Project Delivery: Manage the production and workload of blast-related projects. Develop work plans, define tasks, and ensure technical quality management.
  • Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate closely with clients to identify their objectives and challenges, developing effective solutions. Engage with sector leads within our Building & Places Business unit and coordinate with general Building Engineering teams.
  • Business Development: Participate in initiatives aimed at business expansion, including sales activities.
  • Risk & Threat Assessment: Conduct thorough assessments of threats and vulnerabilities to ascertain risk levels and formulate appropriate mitigation strategies.
  • Documentation & Reporting: Create high-quality documentation such as employer requirements, specifications, feasibility studies, and design concepts.
  • Project Management: Oversee projects on behalf of clients, including progress updates and contract administration when necessary.
  • Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing: Advocate for best practices in Safety, Health & Environment (SH&E) and share knowledge within the team.

About AECOM

Join Us in Transforming the World!At AECOM, we are committed to delivering a better world. Our work spans from improving your daily commute to ensuring access to clean water and reshaping skylines—contributing to thriving communities. As a leading global infrastructure consulting firm, we partner with clients to tackle the world's most complex challenges and create lasting legacies for future generations. Now is an exciting time to be part of AECOM. With rising global infrastructure investments, our services are in high demand. We welcome your bold ideas and aspirations to join our diverse team of over 50,000 professionals, including planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers, and more, all dedicated to creating a positive impact worldwide. We are united by a shared goal to deliver a better world. Join us on this journey!

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