Consultant, Blast and Protective Design
- London
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of how blast events impact structures and people in the vicinity, using advanced simulation tools and real-world data.
- Evaluate structural vulnerabilities and provide recommendations to enhance blast resistance in both new and existing structures.
- Develop and implement novel engineering solutions that address blast loading while also considering the aesthetic and functional requirements of the project.
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including architects, civil engineers, and emergency planners, to integrate blast protection measures into broader design strategies.
- Assess the potential aftermath of blast events, focusing on human safety, structural integrity, and continuity of operations.
- Develop strategies for emergency response, ensuring that structures not only withstand initial blasts but also facilitate safe evacuation and post-event operations.
- Work with business continuity teams to enhance the resilience of facilities, ensuring minimal disruption to operations in the event of a blast.
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, with a focus on blast engineering, structural dynamics, or a related discipline is highly desirable.
- Demonstrable experience in understanding and mitigating the effects of blasts on both structures and people.
- Familiarity with emergency response planning and business resilience strategies related to blast events.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a creative approach to developing effective blast mitigation solutions.
- Expertise in using blast modelling and simulation software, such as LS-DYNA, AutoCAD, Viper or similar tools.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to a diverse audience.
- Project management experience, with the ability to lead complex projects and manage cross-functional teams is desirable.
- Willingness to travel internationally to project sites as required.
- Strong commitment to safety, ethical engineering practices, and continuous professional development.
- Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarised in the full job offer.
- We operate a discretionary global bonus scheme that incentivises, and rewards individuals based on company and individual performance.
- Control Risks supports hybrid working arrangements, wherever possible, that emphasise the value of in-person time together - in the office and with our clients - while continuing to support flexible and remote working.
- As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us and are fully committed to equal treatment, free from discrimination, of all candidates throughout our recruitment process.