Associate Director - EWS

AESG is an International Specialist Consultancy, Engineering, And Advisory firm, with offices across the UK, UAE, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and Singapore dedicated to help solve our clients greatest challenges, through collaboration, innovation, and advanced technical solutions.

Our areas of expertise are represented in five core verticals: Planning, Design & Engineering, Masterplanning & Infrastructure, Asset Management and Transaction Support.

We pride ourselves in being leaders in the industry in each of the services that we offer. We have one of the largest dedicated team with decades of cumulative experience in sustainable design, fire and life safety, façade engineering, commissioning, building performance, waste management, environmental consultancy, carbon management and acoustics.

Key Responsibilities

Due to the continuing success and growth of our UK team, AESG are seeking an Associate Director to support the growing External Wall Advisory division and work alongside our other specialist disciplines. The role will be to support the successful delivery of UK projects, including independent project management of complex construction projects, covering all aspects of Fire and Facade Engineering

This role requires you to be an experienced leader with high levels of technical experience, and provide support / conduct PAS 9980 risk-based assessments and EWS1 to our clients in addition to traditional Fire & Life Safety design and engineering services.

AESG has developed an industry-leading software assessment tool using the PAS risk assessment methodology and our market reach is growing. We seek a motivated leader to guide the development of this tool into a probabilistic risk assessment platform with a wider aim to support industry standardisation.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated Associate Director seeking a team leadership role within a growing and ambitious company with a unique service offering.

The Role Will Include:

• Leading a strong team of engineers and consultants
• Working closely with clients to ensure an exemplary level of quality
• Continuing the growth and development of our Fire & Life Safety and External Wall Advisory offering to the UK and international markets
• Working with our multidiscipline team to ensure coordinated outputs
• Execution of Strategy, Business Development and Commercial Management

The Ideal Candidate Fits the Below Profile:

• Expert understanding of fire engineering principals
• Experience in numerous complex and prestigious projects across the UK
• Strong communication skills, a thought leader in the industry
• Motivated and self-driven (entrepreneurial outlook)
• Committed to technical excellence
• Good relationship builder (internal and external)
• Collaborative personality

Essential Skills:

• Chartered Fire Engineer preferred but not essential
• PAS 9980 risk-based assessments and EWS1 experience
• Excellent technical knowledge in Fire Safety/Engineering within Residential, Commercial and Hotels sectors. Public Sector experience would also be a big advantage.
• A thorough understanding of Fire Engineering and interdisciplinary design through all stages of the design process
• A good appreciation of the importance of complementary specialisms such computer modelling (CFD), Structural Engineering, Façade Engineering and Building Services in the design of buildings
• Ability to deliver & control project delivery, within time and budget
• UK experience with international experience preferred

Why Join AESG?

AESG is a multidisciplinary specialist consultancy, offering a consultancy service and work environment like no other.

Through our world-class reputation for innovative thinking, pushing projects to outperform expectations through smart application of planning, engineering and architectural solutions, our project portfolio includes some of the worlds most forward-thinking and exciting new developments.

The success of our company is built on the success of individuals. Our ability to achieve what we have is because our staff are driven, passionate and love what they do.

As An Employee of AESG You Can Expect:

• A huge amount of freedom for our high-performing employees
• Great career opportunities as the company continue to grow, with access to huge variety of projects and incredible clients
• Working on some of the worlds leading developments and tackling our clients greatest challenges
• Commitment in building on your areas of specialism and focal interest points, supporting your professional development through a structured training and mentorship program
• Highly collaborative approach across the different technical service offerings
• Promotion of the importance of health and well-being of the team, including team-building fitness activities, social events and the provision of a healthy work environment
• To be part of a dynamic and motivated team with an amazing team culture